Ardgartan Hotel 5 Day Scenic Scotland
First Day
Arrive at the Ardgartan Hotel in time for dinner.
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.
Isle of Arran & entry into Brodick Castle
This gem on the Firth of Clyde offers a little bit of everything. With an ever changing coastline, dramatic mountain peaks, sandy beaches, wild forests and a wealth of local produce there is plenty to see and do on Arran. Explore some of the most varied scenery that Scotland has to offer - all on one small island! Dramatically set against the back-drop of Goat Fell Mountain, Brodick Castle is stunning. Wander around the castle and its grounds for fabulous views of the Firth of Clyde and Brodick bay. Make your way north to Lochranza and take the ferry from here across to Claonaig and return to your hotel via Loch Fyne.
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
- Tuesday, September 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thirsk | Millgate Car and Coach Park, YO7 1AA | 9.00AM |
| Northallerton | Bus Stop, Outside Buck Inn, High Street, North End, DL7 8LU | 9.25AM |
| Darlington | The Dolphin Centre, Opposite the Town Hall, DL1 5RP | 9.55AM |
| Sunderland | Bus Station, Stand X/Y, SR1 3PE | 10.45AM |
| Gateshead | Shipley Art Gallery, Shipcote, NE8 4JB | 11.15AM |
| Newcastle on Tyne | Lay-by, Bewick Street, Near Train Station, NE1 5EE | 11.30AM |
| Hexham | Leisure Centre, Wentworth Car Park, NE46 3PH | 12.30PM |