2026 Discover Arran and Bute
Join us on the Tour of Arran and Bute, Arran is a vaired island known as scotland in miniature, with mountains, beaches and historic sites where as bute is more quiet scenic islands. these islands really do have something for everyone
Dates
13th September 2025
Price
£499 Per person based on two people sharing
£639 Per Single Room
What is included?
Four night stay at Riverside Lodge hotel
Half Board
Entertainment on one of the nights
Entrance to Brodick Castle, Garden and country park
Entrance to Mount Stuart
Entrance Robert Burns Birthplace museum
Culzean Castle & Country park Entrance
Payment
£50 Per person upon booking to secure your place
Final balance must be paid 50 days before departure.
please contact us regarding our easy and flexible payment plans.
Travel Packs
your will recieve a full travel pack 7-14 days before your departure
inside your travel pack you will get confirmed pick up times and point, Hotel information, Destination information, itinerary and attraction information (if applicable)
All pick up times are approximate upon booking and will be confirmed in your travel packs.
These will be emailed out to you unless stated otherwise
Cancellation T&C's
Please note this tours full balance must be paid 50 days prior to departure, Failure to do so may result in your booking being cancelled.
50 days + prior to departure - Loss of full deposit
0-49 Days prior to departure - Loss of full balance
Day 1
Meet your coach at your chosen pick up loaction and travel towards Irvine with comfort stop on route. on arrival to you hotel enjoy tea, coffee and shortbread. Then your three course evening meal served. This evening you can enjoy entertainment from a Pianist
DDay 2
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before meeting your coach and travelling from Ardrossan to Brodick. on arrival to Brodick enjoy a wonder around Brodick Castle and Gardens. in the late afternoon meet your coach for return travel to the hotel where you can settle for the evening at your lesiure after your evening meal
B, DDay 3
Enjoy Breakfast in the hotel before meeting your coach and travelling to the isle of Bute. On arrival you will be taken to Mount stuart, Mount Stuart is a magnificent Neo-Gothic mansion on the isle of bute, Famous for its stunning architecture, beautiful gardens and richly decorated interior. This is one of the most impressive private houses in scotland, making this a popular place for all to explore. in the afternoon you will meet your coach for the return journey to the hotel.
B, DDay 4
Enjoy Breakfast in the hotel, Meet your coach and travel towards Ayr. you will then be dropped off at the Robert Burns birth place Museum, in the early afternoon meet your coach for travel to the Culzean Castle and country park. Culzean castle is a frand castle on a cliff top overlooking the ayrshire coast of scotland. take in stunning views and scenerary. this is one of Scotlands most popular herritige attractions. later in the afternoon meet your coach and return to the hotel for your final evening away.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Riverside Lodge Hotel, Irvine
Located just outside Irvine, in Ayrshire, one of Scotland's most beautiful areas and only seven miles from Prestwick Airport, the Riverside Lodge Hotel Irvine is perfectly placed for both business and leisure. The hotel facilities include 125 en-suite bedrooms including family rooms, a contemporary newly refurbished restaurant and bar, serving quality and worldwide wines, beers & cocktails.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aberdare | Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, CF44 7RP |
| Ammanford | Ammanford Bus Station, SA18 3AB |
| Bancyfelin | The Fox & Hounds, High St, SA33 5ND |
| Burry Port | Chivers Corner Bus Stop. Tanycoed,Burry Port SA16 0SY |
| Cardiff Gate | Cardiff Gate Welcome Break Services, CF23 8RA |
| Cardiff West | Cardiff West Moto Services, CF72 8SA |
| Cardigan | Finchs Square Bus Stop, Cardigan, SA43 1BS |
| Carmarthen | Train Station, Station Approach, Carmarthen SA31 2BE |
| Gorseinon | Gorseinon Bus Station, SA4 4AA |
| Haverfordwest | Train Station, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LH |
| Kidwelly | Fishermans Arms Bus Stop, Causeway St, Kidwelly SA17 4SJ |
| Llandeilo | Lolfa Cafe Llandeilo , SA19 |
| Llandovery | Westend Car Park, Kings Rd, SA20 0AW |
| Llandysul | Tysul Vets, Pencader Rd, Llandysul SA44 4AE |
| Llanelli | Llanelli Dominos Bus Stop, SA15 3UF |
| Merthyr Tydfil | Merthyr Tydfil College Bus Stop, CF48 1AR |
| Milford Haven | Bus Stop by Enterprise Car Rental, Milford |
| Nantgarw | Cross Keys Inn Bus Stop, Caerphilly Rd, Nantgarw CF15 7TB |
| Narberth | Narberth Primary School, Jesse Rd, SA67 7FE |
| Neath | Train Station, Windsor Rd, Neath, SA11 1NB |
| Newcastle Emlyn | Cattle Market Bus Stop, New Rd, Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9BA |
| Newport | Train Station Bus Stop, Queensway, Newport NP20 4AX |
| Pembrey | Trenal Bus Stop, Lando Rd, SA16 0UT |
| Pencader | Cae'rfelin School, Pencader, SA39 9AP |
| Pontyates | Pontyates Welfare Hall, Heol Y Meinciau, SA15 5TR |
| Pontyberem | Old Railway Station Bus Stop, Station Rd, SA15 5LB |
| Pontypridd | Bus Station Stand 13, Morgan St, CF37 2DS |
| Port Talbot | Bus Station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, SA13 1PB |
| Sarn Park | Sarn Park Welcome Break Services, CF32 9SY |
| St Clears | Black Lion Pub, Pentre Rd, St Clears, SA33 4AA |
| Swansea | Moto Swansea, Jct 47, Penllergaer, SA4 9GT |
| Swansea Central | Wellington Street |
| Tumble | Working Mens Club, Heol Y Neuadd, Tumble SA14 6ER |
| Whitland | Keefe House Bus Stop, Market St, Whitland |
Coracle Coaches, Old WRU Office, Alltycanap Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3QY