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Isle of Bute, Scotland

Fully Escorted!

Discover the magic of Scotland on a 7-day holiday through stunning landscapes, islands, and historic sites. Highlights include the Isle of Skye, Mount Stuart House, a glass-bottomed boat cruise, Loch Ness, and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct — all wrapped in breathtaking scenery and rich heritage.

Day 1

We journey north to Wemyss Bay for the short ferry crossing to the Isle of Bute. On arrival, we continue to our elegant hotel in Rothesay, the Glenburn, where a warm welcome and dinner await.

Day 2

Today we visit magnificent Mount Stuart House, a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture surrounded by exquisite gardens. Later, enjoy a scenic island drive revealing Bute’s charming villages and coastal views, before free time to explore Rothesay at leisure.

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Day 3

After breakfast, we return to the mainland and travel through the spectacular landscapes of Loch Fyne and Glencoe, pausing at the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, a must-see for Harry Potter fans. We then continue to Mallaig to board the ferry to the mystical Isle of Skye.

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Day 4

Discover Skye’s wild beauty with a visit to Dunvegan Castle, ancestral home of Clan MacLeod. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic tour of the Trotternish Peninsula, where dramatic cliffs, rock formations and panoramic sea views define the island’s rugged charm.

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Day 5

Enjoy a unique glass-bottomed boat cruise before visiting the Loch Ness Centre to uncover the mystery of Scotland’s most famous legend. We then travel to the picturesque town of Pitlochry for an overnight stay.

Day 6

A leisurely day to explore Pitlochry’s elegant streets, independent shops and scenic riverside walks, or perhaps visit the renowned Blair Athol Distillery.

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Day 7

After breakfast, we begin our journey home, pausing for comfort stops and lunch along the way — the perfect end to this unforgettable Scottish escape.

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B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

GLENBURN HOTEL, ISLE OF BUTE***

Overlooking Rothesay Bay and the Cowal Peninsula, this grand Victorian hotel stands in terraced gardens.

DUNOLLIE HOTEL, ISLE OF SKYE***

This relaxed hotel offers casual rooms and a fine-dining restaurant with sea views.

FISHERS HOTEL, PITLOCHRY****

A former coaching inn with bright bedrooms, there is a lounge and bar areas to relax and unwind.

PRICE INCLUDES

• 35-minute ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay

• 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Glenburn Hotel, Isle of Bute

• Welcome tea/coffee at the Glenburn Hotel, Isle of Bute

• Entrance to Mount Stuart House & Gardens

• Short ferry crossing from Rhubodach to Colintraive

• Short ferry crossing from Mallaig to Armdale on the Isle of Skye

• 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Dunollie Hotel, Isle of Skye

• Entrance to Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

• 1 hour cruise on Seapole Atlantis, Kyle of Lochalsh

• Entrance to Loch Ness Exhibition (self-guided narrated audio-visual experience)

• 2 nights accommodation at the Fisher’s Hotel, Pitlochry

• Tea/coffee after dinner at each hotel

• Coach excursions as described

• Fully escorted throughout

Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Depot	Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Holiday Inn, Brentwood	Holiday Inn Brentwood	Failed View
Hornchurch.	Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Kavanaghs Rd	Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill	Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill	Failed View
Shotgate	Shotgate Post Office	Failed View
South Green	Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay	Failed View
Stanford Rookery Corner	Rookery Corner Stanford	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd	Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road)	Failed View
Websters Way	Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return)	Failed View
White Horse	White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend	Failed View
Whittinghams Grg	Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View