Scotland's Galloway Coast & Gardens Join our wait list
Sunday 27 June 2021 to Thursday 01 July 2021
£640pp
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Cross the Scottish border at Gretna Green and then head west along the memorable shorelines of the Solway Firth to discover this beautiful part of Scotland where you’ll find spectacular unspoilt scenery, sandy beaches, acres of forest and beautiful exotic gardens, blessed by the climate that’s warmed by the Gulf Stream!
A £5pp discount is available to any National Trust Members that book this break.
Tour ref: B3324
Sunday
Check in and relax, after a scenic drive to the hotel.
Monday
After a sightseeing stop in the picture-postcard harbour town of Portpatrick we’ll visit Scotland’s most exotic garden. With an almost sub-tropical climate, the Logan Botanic Garden is full of fascinating plants from around the world – and you can let us know later how it compares with the beautiful collections that you’ll see during this afternoon’s visit to the gorgeous gardens that surround the ruins of Castle Kennedy.
Tuesday
Look for the distinctive shape of Ailsa Craig as we make our way along the coast towards Ayr. Visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, dedicated to Scotland’s favourite son, and then prepare to be impressed by the magnificence of Culzean Castle.
Wednesday
Travel inland, stopping to look for deer and birds of prey at the Red Deer Range, before a lunchtime break with tranquil loch views at the Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre. This afternoon, learn about local farming traditions during a ‘Kitchen Coos & Ewes’ guided tour on a passenger trailer. Also included is a sheep shearing demonstration and a refreshing cream tea!
Thursday
Enjoy the views as we make our way home.
- 4 nights' dinner, bed & breakfast
- Entry to Logan Botanic Gardens
- Entry to Castle Kennedy Gardens
- Entry to Culzean Castle
- Entry to Burns Birthplace Museum (Scottish NT)
- Guided farm tour with cream tea
- Free time in Portpatrick
- A stop at Red Deer Range
- Loch views from The Clatteringshaw Visitor Centre
- Door2Door travel (save £20pp by meeting the coach)
- Free holiday insurance
- Pre allocated seat
- Just £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- No single supplement
- £5pp discount for National Trust Members
North West Castle Hotel, Stranraer 
- Family owned, town centre hotel
- Former home of famous Arctic explorer Sir John Ross who discovered the ice bound trading route
- Winners of a 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
- Rated 4.3/5 by Shaws customers in 2023
- Ensuite rooms with Freeview TV, phone, hairdryer, free WiFi & complimentary tea/coffee tray
- Restaurant, bar & lounge
- Indoor pool, gym, sauna & spa bath
- Games room with snooker, pool, table tennis and carpet bowling
- Garden
- Lift
ACCESS: Two rooms with walk-in showers, three rooms in an annexe, two small steps at the entrance (side ramp available)
Please ask us about upgrade options which may be available at a supplement
