Ardgartan Hotel 5 Day Scenic Scotland
First Day
Arrive at 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.
Glasgow and a visit to the Riverside Museum
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and is famed for its vibrancy and the friendliness of its people. The city is constantly developing and has an energetic atmosphere. Glasgow’s industrial roots as the ‘Second City of the Empire’ have given the city its character and Glasgow now offers fabulous art galleries and architecture. Glasgow is also home to some of the world’s finest transport in the Riverside Museum – winner of the 2013 European Museum of the Year Award. Sitting on the banks of the River Clyde the museum is home to over 3000 objects which all showcase Glasgow’s rich past. There are an array of objects, from skateboards to vintage cars, and prams to powerful locomotives. Transport yourself to a different time as you walk down a reconstructed cobbled street with shops dating from 1895-1980s and discover a past Glasgow.
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
- Saturday, June 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soham | High Street, bus stop opposite Brook Dam Lane, (outside Red Lion public house), CB7 5HD | 5.40AM |
| Ely | Bus Stop 'D', Market Street, CB7 4LZ | 6.00AM |
| Chatteris | Bus Stop, outside Old Police Station, East Park Street, PE16 6LA | 6.25AM |
| March | Bus Stop, Broad Street, along from the War Memorial, PE15 8TP | 6.45AM |
| Wisbech | Bus Station, PE13 1AL | 7.10AM |
| Long Sutton | Bus Stop, Market St, Outside the Old Free School, (N.B. there will be a 30 min break at Gedney) PE12 9FW | 7.30AM |
| Gedney | (Fleet Hargate) Anglia Motel, A17 Nr Holbeach, (For Secure Parking contact 01406 422766) PE12 8LT | 7.55AM |
| Holbeach | Bus Stop opposite Co-op, Fleet Street, PE12 7AF | 8.15AM |
| Spalding | Coach Park at Springfields Shopping Centre, PE12 6EU | 8.35AM |
| Bourne | Bus Station, North Street, PE10 9AJ | 9.00AM |