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Scottish Islands & the Ayrshire Coast

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September 28, 2025

Scottish Islands & the Ayrshire Coast

Visit Arran – ‘Scotland in Miniature’ – which is one of Scotland’s most beautiful islands, the Isle of Bute, and explore the sights and history of the Ayrshire coast.

Sunday 28th September – Saturday 4th October 2025

Tour Price £942.00
Single supplement: £148.00

Tour includes:

o Six nights dinner, bed & breakfast

o Full Scottish breakfast

o All coach travel

o Return ferry to the Isle of Arran

o Entry to Brodick Castle

o Return ferry to the Isle of Bute

o Entry to Mount Stuart

o Entry to Culzean Castle

o Escorted throughout

DAY 1  We head off this morning to our overnight hotel in Preston.

DAY 2  We continue our journey north, stopping at Gretna en route. We then continue our journey North, reaching our hotel in Troon with time to settle in before this evening’s dinner.

DAY 3  It is easy to see why the Isle of Arran is often referred to as ‘Scotland in Miniature’, with its constantly changing landscape of highland glens and rugged mountains alongside sweeping sandy bays and picturesque coastal villages. We catch the ferry this morning and enjoy a scenic excursion around the island. This afternoon we visit Brodick Castle & Gardens – teeming with history and surrounded by mountains, Brodick is every inch the quintessential island castle – before catching the return ferry and heading back to our hotel.

DAY 4  Today we take the short ferry ride across the Firth of Clyde and head to the Isle of Bute, a beautiful and peaceful island haven, which is home to the Victorian resort of Rothesay. This very traditional town has a splendid Victorian frontage cradling Rothesay Bay, and glorious esplanade gardens. In the afternoon we visit Mount Stuart, Britain’s most spectacular Victorian Gothic Mansion with its stunning and mysterious interiors and 300 acres of gloriously maintained gardens and grounds, before catching the late afternoon return ferry.

DAY 5  We enjoy the Ayrshire Coast at its best today, with a visit to the spectacular coastal setting of Culzean Castle, a Robert Adam’s 18th century cliff-top masterpiece which rises above a world of woods, beaches and secret follies. This glorious estate was once the playground of the 10th Earl of Cassillis and, opulent to the extreme, the park is planted with conifers and beech, sculpted around miles of sandy coastline dotted with caves, and finished off with a Swan Pond, an ice house, flamboyant formal gardens and fruit-filled glasshouses. We then head back to our hotel, with time to spend at leisure in the lovely resort of Troon.

DAY 6  We begin our journey homewards today, heading for the cathedral city of Carlisle where you will have time to explore before continuing on to Preston for our overnight stay.

DAY 7  We complete our journey back home after breakfast, arriving in the early evening.

South Beach Hotel, Troon

Family-run hotel | Seaside location close to the beach| Traditional-style hotel

Walk in showers and ground floor rooms available on request | Entertainment

Testimonials & Reviews

Mike was super-professional, and friendly – an excellent ambassador for Heathside. We will hope to book with you again as the comfortable coach and skilled driver contributed greatly to the overall success of the tour.

Pam – Private Hire Customer

October 2024

Our second trip with you has been “wow”- your driver Paul was “excellent” a most capable driver and Terry he made the tour from start to finish fun and full of information.

Barbara & Norman

September 2024

Thank you to everyone at Heathside for a truly wonderful trip to Wakehurst last Thursday. It was so enjoyable. I hope it will be repeated. Thank you very much.

Eunice – Ringwood

July 2024

The guide and driver were both excellent in a way that made you think they had worked together for years. They kept us all entertained, and ably coped with anything thrown at them. The hotel was pleasant. All the trips we did were great fun. We hope to travel with you again soon.

Heart of Wales Traveller

July 2024

Team were excellent. 10/10 service. Russ and Caroline were both very helpful ensuring we were looked after throughout. Hotel and food was lovely and the day trips were very enjoyable. 100% will be doing another trip.

Dutch Bulbfields Traveller

April 2024

My Friend and I have just returned from an amazing trip to the Dutch bulb fields, which was just so enjoyable, made even more so by your lovely driver Russ, and Caroline, who really do make your day with their banter, and their professionalism. I am very much looking forward to another trip next year hopefully. By the way, lovely new coach, so comfy and nice to have some leg room for a change! All in all thankyou for an amazing holiday

Barbara – Verwood

April 2024

Heathside travel provided excellent service to take a large group on a day trip to Bombay Sapphire, which was well organised through the company. Coach was very comfortable and had a pleasant journey. Staff were friendly and informative both on the day and in the booking process. Would definitely consider Heathside Travel for other day trips and services.

Dan

November 2023

Thank you for a splendid day trip to London. The driver was so welcoming and friendly. His driving was excellent. This all contributed to my pleasurable day. Thanks again.

Dorothy – Ferndown

August 2023

Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our trip to Durham – thank you for a good few days. The hotel was ideally placed and comfortable, and we enjoyed the food. Lastly we cannot fault David and Caroline. They both worked hard to make our trip such a pleasure.

Terry & Marilyn – West Moors

July 2023

We have had another lovely holiday with Heathside Travel. Dave and Terry have worked very hard to make sure everything has run to plan and they have succeeded, nothing has been too much trouble for them. Thanks it was amazing.

Rosemary & Doug – West Moors

June 2023

I could not have been more delighted with the service and will definitely be recommending your company to others. I can honestly say that everyone I encountered from first enquiry to booking, to the journey itself were so helpful and friendly. We will certainly be using you again.

Amanda – Christchurch

July 2023

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