Ardgartan Hotel 5 Day Scenic Scotland
First Day
Travel via Dunkeld to Sma'Glen and on to Crieff before making your way to the Ardgartan Hotel in time for dinner.
Helensburgh and the Submarine Centre
Step into Colquhoun territory with a visit to Helensburgh and the Submarine Centre. 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. Helensburgh boasts many other famous townsmen including Henry Bell, originator of the steamship and John Logie Baird, the inventor of the television. 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 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.
Oban & Inveraray
The largest town in Argyll & The Isles, Oban is known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’ and is the ‘Seafood Capital of Scotland’. Oban has a way of drawing out the romantic side of visitors, with its mists that roll in from the sea, and the hills which overlook the bay. The most iconic feature within Oban is McCaig’s Tower, a Colosseum lookalike that stands above the town and offers wonderful views out west. Turning east lies the pretty town of Inveraray, overlooking the still waters of Loch Fyne. This iconic town was founded in 1745 by the 3rd Duke of Argyll, head of the infamous Clan Campbell. Inveraray is a classic example of an 18th century planned town and the Georgian architecture remains unspoilt. There is plenty to see and even more to taste - from seafood to whisky, these two centres in Argyll offer a great range of local produce -all well worth sampling!
Last Day
After breakfast your coach will take you on a mystery tour before returning you home late afternoon.
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, May 12, 2027
- What’s Included: hotel stay, daily excursions, breakfast and dinner, luxury coach travel and nightly entertainment.
- £554 Per Person
Pickup Points & Times
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dunfermline | Stance 1, Bus Station, Pilmuir Street, KY12 7AA | 9.30AM |
| Kirkcaldy | Lay-By Opposite Bus Station, KY1 1TU | 10.00AM |
| Glenrothes | Stance 16, Bus Station, KY7 5LZ | 10.20AM |
| Cupar | Bus Lay-by, opposite Car Park, Station Road, KY15 5HX | 10.50AM |
| Dundee | Discovery Point, DD1 4XA | 11.20AM |
| Perth | Bus Stop, Canal Street at Tay Street Junction, PH2 8LQ | 12.00PM |