Ardgartan Hotel 4 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.
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
- Sunday, September 19, 2027
- What’s Included: hotel stay, daily excursions, breakfast and dinner, luxury coach travel and nightly entertainment.
- £416 Per Person
Pickup Points & Times
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | The Dolphin Centre, Opposite the Town Hall, DL1 5RP | 9.00AM |
| Newton Aycliffe | Bus Stop opposite St Clares Church, Central Avenue, DL5 5NT | 9.20AM |
| Bishop Auckland | Market Place, Opp Auckland Tower, DL14 7NJ | 9.40AM |
| Spennymoor | M&Co, High Street, DL16 6AG | 10.00AM |
| Ferryhill Village | Bus Stop opposite Nat West, Main Street, DL17 8JW | 10.10AM |
| West Cornforth | Community Centre, DL17 9LA | 10.15AM |
| Coxhoe | Bus Stop outside Methodist Church, Church Street, (Flowers by Michell, formerly Hazels), DH6 4DD | 10.20AM |
| Durham | Bus Stop outside student accommodation, Sutton Street, junction on North Road, DH1 4RX | 10.30AM |
| Chester le Street | Front Street, Bus Stop F, outside Poundland, (where the co-op used to be), DH3 3AW | 10.45AM |
| Consett | Barclays Bank, Front Street, DH8 5AH | 11.15AM |