CASTLES & GARDENS OF SCOTLAND’S SOUTH-WEST | Monday 31st May 2027 - 5 Days

Monday 31^st May 2027 – 5 Days

On this Scottish getaway you can explore charming coastal villages, beautiful gardens, and historic landmarks. Highlights include Portpatrick, Castle Kennedy Gardens, the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Culzean Castle, and the artistic harbour town of Kirkcudbright

£639 per person (sharing twin/double)

No single supplement (limited availability)

Call 0191 4812215 now to book!

DAY ONE 

Depart from your home area travelling to Stranraer arriving at the North West Castle Hotel. 4 nights stay – dinner, bed & breakfast.

DAY TWO

Our morning takes us to Portpatrick, a pretty town of pastel-coloured houses and breathtaking views towards Ireland. Later, we visit the magnificent Castle Kennedy Gardens which are among the most famous in Scotland. The gardens host 75 acres of spectacularly designed loch-side landscape. After returning to Stranraer, you can explore the town before dinner.

DAY THREE

Our day takes us along the eastern shore of Loch Ryan and the coast of Scotland to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, celebrating the early life and legacy of Scotland’s national poet. This afternoon we visit Culzean Castle & Country Park with 40 buildings and secret follies including a magnificent cliff-top castle to explore as well as the Swan Pond, formal gardens and glasshouses.

DAY FOUR

This morning we head through Glenluce and Newton Stewart along the coast to Gatehouse of Fleet. We have a break here where you can explore. Then on to Threave Garden & House - a beauty of a garden and a haven for wildlife, explore the secret garden, rockery and walled garden. Later, we head for the harbour town of Kirkcudbright for an afternoon break, now known as The Artists' Town.

DAY FIVE

After breakfast, we begin our journey home.

INCLUSIONS

• Door-to-Door Transfer Service
• All Coach Travel
• Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Basis
• Porterage service at hotel
• Castle Kennedy Gardens
• Culzean Castle
• Robert Burns Birthplace
• Threave Garden & Estate

North West Castle ***

The North West Castle Hotel features ‘The Castle’ itself, which was formerly the home of Sir John Ross, who was once a famous Arctic explorer.  With ensuite bedrooms and leisure facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, spa bath, gym and its very own indoor curling rink.