Ayrshires Castles, Coastlines & Islands

Ayrshires Castles, Coastlines & Ils

AYRSHIRE’S CASTLES, COASTLINE & ISLANDS

NEW TOUR 2026

Based in the coastal town of Irvine our new holiday offers scenic drives along the Ayrshire coastline and visits to the Isles of Arran and Bute and entrances to Mount Stuart House & Gardens, Culzean Castle and Broddick Castle & Gardens.

HOTEL

Riverside Lodge Hotel, Irvine ****

The welcoming Riverside Lodge Hotel is located in the heart of Irvine, perfectly placed for exploring Ayrshire.

• Comfortable en-suite bedrooms • Flat screen television • Free Wi-Fi • Tea, coffee-making facilities • Hairdryer • Iron & ironing board • Restaurant • Bar • Lift

theriversidelodgehotel.co.uk

Excursion 1

ISLE OF BUTE & MOUNT STUART HOUSE
This morning we drive along the Firth of Clyde to Wemyss Bay from where we take the ferry across to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. After some free time to explore the town we make our way to Mount Stuart House, Britain's most spectacular Victorian Gothic House set in 300 acres of gardens.

Excursion 2

AYRSHIRE COAST & CULZEAN CASTLE
Today we travel south along the Ayrshire Coastline seeing the towns of Troon, Prestwick and Turnberry. The afternoon is spent at historical Culzean Castle perched on the Ayrshire cliffs and boasts panoramic views and opulent interiors.

Excursion 3

ISLE OF ARRAN & BRODICK CASTLE
Today cross by ferry to the beautiful Isle of Arran, often referred to as 'Scotland in Miniature'. Our first visit is the baronial Broddick Castle & Gardens, a historic site dating back to the 13th century. The castle is brimming with treasures and boasts impressive gardens with views of the Firth of Clyde. After some free time Broddick we have a tour of the island before our return ferry.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Executive coach travel
2 overnights dinner, bed & breakfast in Northern England
4 nights dinner, bed & full Scottish breakfast accommodation in Irvine
Tea/coffee after dinner
Porterage
Return ferry to the Isle of Bute
Entrance to majestic Mount Stuart House & Gardens
Scenic drive along the Ayrshire coast calling into places of interest along the way including Troon
Entrance to historical Culzean Castle, perched on the Ayrshire Cliffs
Return ferry to the Isle of Arran
Scenic tour of the Isle of Arran, often referred to as ‘Scotland in Miniature’
Entrance to baronial Broddick Castle & Gardens

DEPARTURE DATE & PRICE

14^th Jun 6 nights £749

SRS £175

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Cardiff Gate Services	Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
Cardiff West Services	Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
Dyffryn Depot	Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG
Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT	Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
Magor Services NP26 3YL	Magor Service Coach Park
Neath - Railway	Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
Newport RAILWAY STATION	Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
Port Talbot Customs	Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
Pyle Cross	Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
Sarn SERVICES	Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY