Ardgartan Hotel 5 Day Scenic Scotland
First Day
Arrive at the Ardgartan Hotel in time for dinner.
Isle of Bute and entry into Mount Stuart House
An island on the Firth of Clyde, Bute is one of the most varied and interesting islands on the west coast. From rolling landscapes to craggy moorlands and sandy beaches, Bute is a haven for wildlife and walking. It is just a short ferry ride to the Victorian resort of Rothesay, the main town on the island. Enjoy the palm trees and promenade and sample the country’s best preserved Victorian toilets! Mount Stuart House is an outstanding Gothic mansion, built in 1716 by the 3rd Marquess of Bute. During your visit to this amazing home you will see beautiful celestial ceilings, some magnificent marble and the world’s first heated indoor swimming pool. The beautifully laid out gardens also add to the charm of the house.
Helensburgh, Hill House and the Submarine Centre
Step into Colquhoun territory with a visit to Helensburgh and two of its iconic features. Helensburgh is a handsome Victorian holiday resort on the River Clyde to the west of Glasgow. The town was formed at the end of the 18th century by Sir James Colquhoun who named Helensburgh after his wife – Helen. The popular Victorian holiday destination boasts a long promenade, beautiful parks and pretty gardens. Explore Hill House - the town’s most famous feature. This National Trust property is the finest domestic masterpiece of the famous Scottish architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Discover parts of the Hill House usually hidden from view on the walkways around the house. For those with a head for heights (optional), venture onto the walkway over the roof to see the house in a way that even Mackintosh himself could not experience – please note you will be climbing 54 steps to a height of 15 metres from the ground! This excursion also offers you the chance to immerse yourself in Britain’s maritime history with a visit to the Submarine Centre. Their exhibitions explain and present the stories and engineering behind the Royal Navy Submarine Service through 360° panoramic video.
Glasgow and a visit to Kelvingrove Art Gallery
A visit to Scotland's largest city, Glasgow. Over recent years the city centre has been transformed and is now a mecca for sightseers and shoppers alike. In the afternoon your coach will take you to one of the finest and most visited museum outside London, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, which has undergone extensive restoration to the distinctive Edwardian building that houses a collection of art that has been described as one of the greatest civic collections in Europe. The museum is free of charge.
Last Day
Return home.
Ardgartan Hotel, Loch Long
With its impressive glass-fronted foyer offering panoramic views down Loch Long, this stunning hotel must be seen to be believed.
- Comfortable, well furnished en-suite bedrooms with tea making facilities, TV and radio
- Lounge bar
- Function room with nightly entertainment
- Two lifts that service all bedrooms
- Disabled rooms
Ardgartan Hotel, Loch Long
With its impressive glass-fronted foyer offering panoramic views down Loch Long, this stunning hotel must be seen to be believed.
- Comfortable, well furnished en-suite bedrooms with tea making facilities, TV and radio
- Lounge bar
- Function room with nightly entertainment
- Two lifts that service all bedrooms
- Disabled rooms
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- What’s Included: hotel stay, daily excursions, breakfast and dinner, luxury coach travel and nightly entertainment.
- £530 Per Person
Pickup Points & Times
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness | Bus Stop, Blackgate Road at Qinetic MOD Gates, SS3 9SR | 5.00AM |
| Southend on Sea - Southchurch | Outside the Walnut Tree, Junction Southchurch Road & Listan Way, SS2 4XB | 5.15AM |
| Southend on Sea - London Road | Bus Stop, outside Park Tavern, 124 London Road, , opposite Sanctos, SS1 1PQ | 5.35AM |
| Westcliff-on-Sea | Palace Theatre, London Road, SS0 9LQ | 5.45AM |
| Chalkwell Park | Bus Layby London Road Opposite South Bourne Grove, SS0 8NB | 5.46AM |
| Leigh-on-Sea | The Elms Hotel Coach Stop, SS9 3ND | 5.50AM |
| Hadleigh Essex | Coach Stop, 284 Kiln Road, SS7 1QT. Drop off outside Bus Station, SS7 2QP | 5.55AM |
| South Benfleet | Coach Stop, London Road (opp. Clare Road) Sadlers Farm, SS7 5TL - Drop off outside Co-op opposite Tarpots pub, SS7 5UH | 6.00AM |
| Basildon | Southernhay Bus Station, Stand V, SS14 1BZ | 6.15AM |
| Stanford-Le-Hope | Bus Shelter outside St. Clere's Golf Club Rookery Corner, SS17 0LX | 6.30AM |
| Grays | Bus Stop before Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, RM17 5RY | 6.45AM |
| Birchanger Services | (M11 Junction 8) Birchanger Services, CM23 5QZ | 7.45AM |