A Scottish Adventure

A Scottish Adventure

Twin Centre – Coast to Coast

9 Days 19^th May 2025

 

This two-centre holiday explores the two sides of Scotland from west to east and a variety of interesting excursions including Culzean Castle, Robert Burns Museum, Castle Kennedy Gardens, Trailer ride to see the Highland cows, The Falkirk Wheel, Blair Drummond Safari Park, Glamis Castle and more! With bases in Troon and Perth discover stunning landscapes, dramatic coastlines and Scottish culture on this 9-day tour.

 

Tour Itinerary

 

Monday – We leave Wiltshire and travel north to Troon and our first hotel for the next four nights. Comfort stops on route.

 

Tuesday – A scenic drive this morning to enjoy the beautiful Scottish countryside before we arrive at Airyolland Farm, from a weatherproof farm trailer we’ll enjoy a guided tour around the farm to see the beautiful Highland cows, a native breed of Scotland. Learn all about these beautiful animals where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy them close up and to take lots of pictures! We finish the morning in the farm kitchen for a nice cuppa and some homemade baking! We continue the day with a visit to Castle Kennedy gardens, one of Scotland’s hidden treasures and home to a historic and impressive collection of Rhododendrons. Set amongst the ruins of Castle Kennedy and a beautiful lily pond in the 75 acres, explore these beautiful grounds at leisure before we return to our hotel to relax before this evening’s dinner.

 

Wednesday – A free day for you today to explore the town or enjoy the sea front from our hotel that looks across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. The hotel has beautiful gardens and two cosy lounges for relaxation if you wish. We have included tea, coffee and scones this afternoon in the hotel bar.

 

Thursday – This morning we head to Culzean Castle on the west coast of Scotland in South Ayrshire. Former home of Clan Kennedy but now owned by the Scottish National Trust, was designed by Robert Adam in the late 18^th century and is filled with treasures that tell the stories of the people who lived there, as well as a fine collection of paintings, furniture and a magnificent oval staircase. This afternoon we visit Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, located in Alloway, the village in which Burns was born. See the worlds most important collection of Burns artefacts and his famous poetry and songs that are loved the world over, along with the humble cottage where he was born and raised.

 

Friday – We leave our hotel in Troon this morning and head east to the city of Glasgow the most populous city in Scotland famous for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture through the prosperity of trade and shipbuilding in the 18^th to 20^th centuries. Today it’s a national cultural hub, home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and Scottish National Theatre. We will enjoy a guided tour from the comfort of our coach to see this amazing city before free time for lunch and exploration. We continue to our second hotel in Perth mid-afternoon arriving with plenty of time to settle in before dinner.

 

Saturday – Today we visit the beautiful ancestral seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and birthplace of HRH the Princess Margaret, ‘Glamis Castle’. You will enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful ancestral home which has been in the family since 1372, and an inspiration for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This afternoon we visit the seaside town of St Andrews, home to British Golf and university of Prince William.

 

Sunday – We begin our day today with a visit to the famous Falkirk Wheel, a magnificent mechanical marvel which has been constructed to 20^th century state-of-the-art engineering. We include a 50-minute journey on the boatlift up to the Union Canal for a short cruise with commentary before returning to the visitor centre. We continue our day with a tour around Blair Drummond Safari Park. We’ll tour for half an hour by coach as we drive through the park to see a huge variety of animals from giraffes to lions, rhinos, camels and antelope before you visit them on foot from raised platforms at your own pace. There is also a bird of prey demonstration this afternoon to enjoy as well as many more attractions for a fun filled afternoon. Returning to our hotel late afternoon to relax before dinner.

 

Monday – Your second free day today to explore the city at leisure.

 

Tuesday – We say goodbye to Scotland and return to Wiltshire after an interesting and memorable holiday in beautiful Scotland.

 

Your hotels

South Beach Hotel – Troon 4 nights

 

Facing Troon’s seafront which is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel, South Beach is renowned for its hospitality. With cosy, classic décor, each en-suite bedroom features TV, radio, hairdryer, telephone, and hospitality trays. Although this hotel does NOT have a lift, ground floor rooms are available on request.

 

The Mercure Hotel – Perth 4 nights

 

Set in a 15^th century watermill makes this hotel one of the most unique in Perth, watch the water trickling through the original water wheel from the garden in the reception area, lounge and bar. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, hairdryers and hospitality trays. The hotel has a lift and free Wi-Fi throughout.

 

Price Includes

Luxury Coach Travel with Extra Leg Room

Home Pickup, Full Hostess Service

8 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Tea/Coffee after Dinner

Tea/Coffee & Scone on Free Day in Troon

Trailer Tour of Highland Cows Followed by Tea/Cakes

Entrance to Castle Kennedy Gardens

Entrance & Tour of Culzean Castle

Entry to Robert Burns Museum

Entrance & Tour of Glamis Castle

Guided Tour of Glasgow

Entrance to Blair Drummond Safari Park

Ride on Falkirk Wheel

Visit to St Andrews

Porterage

 

9 Days £1,259.00

Single Supplement £240 (Limited)

Double for Sole use