Scottish Island Gardens & Dunoon
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TDAV3421
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
What a wonderful Spring break we have for you as we explore Scotland's West Coast Islands and some of their spectacular Gardens, we've also thrown in a visit to the Duke of Argyll's home and the 19th Century Gothic Mansion - Mount Stuart on the wonderful Isle of Bute. Our base is the lovely coastal town of Dunoon and the lovely Esplanade Hotel.
What's Included
4 Nights, Dinner, & bed & breakfast
All ferry crossings between the Islands
Excursion to the Isle of Bute with Entrance to Mount Stuart & Gardens
Excursion to Inveraray with entrance to the Castle & Gardens - Home to the Duke or Argyll
Excursion visiting Benmore Botanical Gardens and then onward to Historic Kilmun - The former church, with the Argyll Mausoleum at its side, overlooks the Holy Loch on a site with a religious history dating back to the 7th century.
Day One
We head North to the lovely resort of Dunoon and the Esplanade Hotel
Day Two
A short but beautiful drive over the Kyles of Bute to catch the short crossing from Colintraive to the Isle of Bute. Time free in the Victorian seaside town of Rothesay, the islands capital. Afterwards, the coastal drive to Mount Stuart - a 19th-century neo-gothic mansion with extravagant interiors and over 300 acres landscaped gardens with a wide selection of native and exotic flora. The woodland walks lead to a private beach with views across the Firth of Clyde.
Day Three
Enjoy a free morning free in Dunoon, before a wonderful drive along The Holy Loch and Loch Fyne to the ancient maritime port of Inveraray. Entry into Inveraray Castle & Gardens included. The castle is home to the Duke of Argyll playing an important role in the shaping of Scotland through the ages. The garden covers sixteen acres. The remainder being park and woodland extending to 180 hectares forming one of the most important designed landscapes in Scotland
Day Four
This morning we visit lovely Benmore Botanical Gardens, a magnificent 120-acre mountainside Garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire. Steeped in history, Benmore is home to a world-famous collection of plants., following free time here we make our way around Holy Loch to Kilmun. This former church, with the Argyll Mausoleum at its side, overlooks the Holy Loch on a site with a religious history dating back to the 7th century. The current building, erected in 1841 and set in an historic graveyard, boasts one of the very few working hydraulic water powered organs in Britain together with impressive stained-glass windows by Stephen Adam. Adjoining the church is the Argyll Mausoleum a burial place of Campbells of Argyll from the 16th century until the last Duke was interred there in 1949.
Day Five
Leaving Dunoon this morning we return to the North West for 4.30pm
Other Information
Esplanade Hotel, Dunoon * * *
Offering stunning views across the Clyde and a warm and friendly family welcome the Esplanade is the perfect choice for our stay in Dunoon. En-suite bedrooms include tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and TV. Lift.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Day One
We head North to the lovely resort of Dunoon and the Esplanade Hotel
Day Two
A short but beautiful drive over the Kyles of Bute to catch the short crossing from Colintraive to the Isle of Bute. Time free in the Victorian seaside town of Rothesay, the islands capital. Afterwards, the coastal drive to Mount Stuart - a 19th-century neo-gothic mansion with extravagant interiors and over 300 acres landscaped gardens with a wide selection of native and exotic flora. The woodland walks lead to a private beach with views across the Firth of Clyde.
Day Three
Enjoy a free morning free in Dunoon, before a wonderful drive along The Holy Loch and Loch Fyne to the ancient maritime port of Inveraray. Entry into Inveraray Castle & Gardens included. The castle is home to the Duke of Argyll playing an important role in the shaping of Scotland through the ages. The garden covers sixteen acres. The remainder being park and woodland extending to 180 hectares forming one of the most important designed landscapes in Scotland
Day Four
This morning we visit lovely Benmore Botanical Gardens, a magnificent 120-acre mountainside Garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire. Steeped in history, Benmore is home to a world-famous collection of plants., following free time here we make our way around Holy Loch to Kilmun. This former church, with the Argyll Mausoleum at its side, overlooks the Holy Loch on a site with a religious history dating back to the 7th century. The current building, erected in 1841 and set in an historic graveyard, boasts one of the very few working hydraulic water powered organs in Britain together with impressive stained-glass windows by Stephen Adam. Adjoining the church is the Argyll Mausoleum a burial place of Campbells of Argyll from the 16th century until the last Duke was interred there in 1949.
Day Five
Leaving Dunoon this morning we return to the North West for 4.30pm
Other Information
Esplanade Hotel, Dunoon * * *
Offering stunning views across the Clyde and a warm and friendly family welcome the Esplanade is the perfect choice for our stay in Dunoon. En-suite bedrooms include tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and TV. Lift.
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