Galloway Coast & Gardens selling fast
Sunday 31 August 2025 to Thursday 04 September 2025
£725pp Single supplement £118
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Why visit Galloway? As you cross the border at Gretna Green and head west along the memorable shorelines of the Solway Firth, you'll enter a world of spectacular unspoilt scenery, rugged coastlines, deep green forests and beautiful exotic gardens - all blessed by a climate that’s warmed by the Gulf Stream! Along with a unique highland cow safari there are visits to three grand gardens - from the exotic at Logan Botanic, to the traditional at Castle Kennedy, to the Robert Adam classic at Culzean Castle & Country Park.
Why visit with us? In 2024 99% of our holiday customers said they would book again and 99% also said they would recommend us to a friend. Shaws Coaches has a strong reputation for a dependable service, with a proven track record for punctuality and professionalism.
What do our customers say? "Loved everything, will go on this holiday again" • "Moos & Coos, exceptionally informative couple & superb afternoon tea" • "Thoroughly enjoyed the whole holiday and the itinerary was suitably varied" • "A brilliant holiday all round. Every day was well planned with plenty to do. Hotel was great". • In 2024 customers rated this holiday destination 4.8/5 based on its content, overall satisfaction and value for money.
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Tour code: B3487
Sunday
Enjoy a scenic drive to the hotel.
Monday
Pause for a wildlife spotting photo opportunity at Red Deer Range before arriving in Newton Stewart to spend time in this quaint market town on the banks of the River Cree. This afternoon, get up close to Highland cows and learn about local farming traditions during a ‘Kitchen Coos & Ewes’ guided highland tour. This unique experience takes you deep into the countryside, towed by a tractor and seated in a trailer, with cream tea included, at Airyolland Farm.
Tuesday
Look for the distinctive shape of Ailsa Craig as we take the coast road to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum which holds over 5,000 artefacts and the opportunity to visit the humble cottage where life began for Scotland’s national poet. Then to cliff-top Culzean Castle & Country Park (NTS), designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century, this treasure trove is bursting with priceless pieces from one of the oldest clans in Scotland.
Wednesday
Experience the exotic at Logan Botanic Garden where an almost sub-tropical climate enables fascinating plants from around the world to flourish! Visit the picture-postcard, pastel-coloured harbour town of Portpatrick, where cliffs surround the small bay. This afternoon, wander in Castle Kennedy Gardens, where you’ll find a riot of colour in the Walled Garden & rare Victorian waterlilies in the round pond – with impressive castle ruins as your backdrop.
Thursday
Enjoy a final glimpse of Scotland before heading home.
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee every evening (min 3 choices)
- Kitchen Coos & Ewes Highland Cow Safari with cream tea
- Entry to Culzean Castle & Country Park
- Entry to Logan Botanic Garden
- Entry to Castle Kennedy Gardens
- Entry to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
- Free time in Newton Stewart & Portpatrick
- Photo stop at Red Deer Range
- Porterage
- All travel including home collection*
- International Passenger Protection
- Reserved coach seat
- 18kg suitcase pp
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- HALF PRICE DEPOSIT OFFER! Book before 31 July 2025 and pay just £25pp with the balance due 8 weeks prior to departure (deposit rises to £50pp thereafter)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
- SAVE £10PP by meeting the coach at Maxey, Stamford Bus Station or Peterborough Extra Services
- £5PP DISCOUNT for National Trust Members
- *Free home collection providing you live in Bourne, Stamford, Peterborough, Uppingham, The Deepings, Spalding, Whittlesey, Oakham and most of the villages between them and Maxey (we're happy to collect from outside of our free pick-up area with a small additional charge)
- *We’re pleased to offer home collection from the Welwyn area following our successful partnership with Reg’s Coaches. Departures from Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City, Codicote, Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hatfield, Stevenage and many of the nearby villages incur a small supplement of £30pp. We’re happy to pick up outside these areas, please enquire
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
- Rated 4.4/5 by Shaws' customers in 2024
- Ensuite bedrooms with Freeview TV, phone, hairdryer, desk area, 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: Limited rooms with walk-in showers (most are shower over bath), 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