Itinerary
- Day 1
Glasgow to Isle of Arran
You'll head west from Glasgow, passing by Europe's largest wind farm before arriving in Ayrshire. The main stop is Culzean Castle, a dramatic clifftop structure that sits high above the coastline. After that, you'll visit Alloway to see Robert Burns' birthplace and the visitor centre, where you can learn about the poet's life and works. Later in the day, you'll catch the ferry from Ardrossan to the Isle of Arran, and by evening you'll settle into your accommodation in Brodick.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Culzean Castle with time to explore its dramatic cliff top setting, architecture, and living spaces
- Visit Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and visitor centre in Alloway (included from 1st April 2023 onwards; optional with paid tickets prior to this date)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Culzean Castle cafe
- Picnic in Culzean Castle grounds
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum admission (before 1st April 2023 only - tickets purchasable on tour)
Landmarks/POIs Whitelee Wind Farm Culzean Castle Robert Burns Birthplace Alloway Visitor Centre - Day 2
Isle of Arran
This is a full day on the Isle of Arran with your driver guide, and the route adjusts based on weather and what your group prefers to see. You could check out the mountainous northern part, visit some of Arran's best beaches, or explore Lochranza Castle and the Lagg Distillery. There are Neolithic and Bronze Age stone circles at Machrie Moor if history interests you, and the harbour villages like Blackwaterfoot offer a quieter coastal experience. You'll also have time for the Arran Cheese shop, Brodick Castle, and the Arran Brewery, finishing the day with local ale and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the mountainous north of the island
- Visit some of Arran's best beaches
- Visit Lochranza Castle
- Visit Lagg Distillery
- Explore Machrie Moor and its six Neolithic and Bronze Age stone circles
- Stop at Arran Cheese shop
- View Brodick Castle
- Visit Arran Brewery and sample local ale
- Visit harbour villages including Blackwaterfoot
- View The Holy Isle
Landmarks/POIs Lochranza Castle Lagg Distillery Machrie Moor Blackwaterfoot The Holy Isle Brodick Castle Arran Brewery - Day 3
Isle of Arran to Edinburgh
You'll take the ferry from Lochranza to Claonaig on the mainland, a crossing that takes about 30 minutes. Once you arrive on the Kintyre Peninsula, you'll drive along the coastal road to Tarbert, a fishing village with real character. From there, follow Loch Fyne north to Inveraray, a whitewashed village where you'll have free time to walk around and grab lunch. After eating, you'll head over The Rest and be Thankful mountain pass, then continue to Luss on Loch Lomond's banks before driving back to Edinburgh.
Optional Activities
- Explore Tarbert
- Explore Inveraray
- Lunch in Inveraray
Landmarks/POIs Tarbert Loch Fyne Inveraray The Rest and be Thankful Loch Lomond Luss
