Ayrshire Isles - Arran and Bute

Our base for this tour will be the town of Irvine, located in North Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland. Ayrshire has a rich history and heritage, the Scottish County was the birthplace of Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns - Scotland’s famous National Bard. The Isle of Arran known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’ has everything you’d want in a Scottish island. A visual feast of dramatic mountain peaks, lochs in the north, with rolling hills and meadows in the south, all whilst surrounded by a stunning coastline – this spectacular gem is a must see. The Isle of Bute, a beautiful and peaceful island haven, which is home to the Victorian resort of Rothesay and Mount Stuart, Britain’s most spectacular Victorian Gothic Mansion with its stunning and mysterious interiors and 300 acres of gloriously maintained gardens and grounds.

       

 

Tour includes:

·       4 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

·       Entertainment on 2 nights

·       Return ferry crossing from Ardrossan - Brodick

·       Return ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay – Rothesay

·       Admission to Brodick Castle

·       Admission to Mount Stuart House & Gardens

Extras: Admissions and meals other than those specified.

 

 

 

RIVERSIDE LODGE HOTEL ***

A modern low rise hotel located on the outskirts of the town of Irvine.

All rooms en-suite, TV, Hairdryer, Tea/Coffee-making facilities, Restaurant, Bar, No Lift but plenty of ground floor rooms available on request.