Scotland's Galloway Coast & Gardens £10 discount for NT Members
Sunday 17 July 2022 to Thursday 21 July 2022
£670pp Single supplement £100
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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, rugged coastline, acres of forest and beautiful exotic gardens, all blessed by a climate that’s warmed by the Gulf Stream!
Read our 2021 customer comments: "Very good tour, good hotel, good food.", "Beautiful setting and good walks." (Culzean Castle), "Very good guides, superb food." (Kitchen Coos & Ewes)
Tour ref: B3360
Sunday
Check in and relax, after a scenic drive to the hotel.
Monday
Visit the picture-postcard, pastel-coloured harbour town of Portpatrick, where cliffs surround the small bay. Then experience the exotic at Logan Botanic Garden where an almost sub-tropical climate enables fascinating plants from around the world to flourish! This afternoon we’ll visit Castle Kennedy Gardens where you’ll find a famous collection of rhododendrons, a riot of colour in the Walled Garden & rare Victorian waterlilies in the round pond – with the impressive castle ruins as a backdrop.
Tuesday
Look for the distinctive shape of Ailsa Craig as we take the coast road to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum which holds over 5000 artefacts and the opportunity to visit the humble cottage where life began for Scotland’s national poet. Then to cliff-top Culzean Castle with over 40 buildings and secret follies to discover in the surrounding Country Park. Designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century, this treasure trove is bursting with artefacts from one of the oldest clans in Scotland.
Wednesday
Travel inland, stopping for a wild deer and bird of prey photo opportunity at the Red Deer Range before arriving at The Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre for a quick lunch break with tranquil loch views. 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 endless 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 and Country Park (Scottish NT)
- Entry to Burns Birthplace Museum (Scottish NT)
- 'Kitchen Coos & Ewes' farm tour with cream tea
- Free time in Portpatrick
- A photo stop at Red Deer Range
- Loch views from The Clatteringshaw Visitor Centre
- Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
- Porterage (1 bag per person)
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- Free BCH/ABTOT Financial Protection
- Free holiday insurance
- Pre allocated seat
- Just £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- £10pp discount for National Trust Members
- 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
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
