SCOTLAND – 8 days

An epic journey down the beautiful West coast of Scotland visiting 3 of its most gorgeous islands. We first visit Skye, home to the spectacular Cuillin Mountains and a beautiful landscape around every corner. Our second island is Mull, with the colourful houses in Tobermory. Thirdly we visit “Scotland in miniature” – the lovely isle of Arran.

Kings Arms Hotel – Tel: 01599 534109

The Kings Arms Hotel is set against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery close to the Skye Bridge in the village of Kyleakin.
All rooms have private facilities, television and tea and coffee making facilities, a lift serves all floors and the restaurant  serves Waiter service meals with choice of menu.

The Regent Hotel, Oban – Tel:01631 562341

The Regent Hotel is located on the Esplanade, opposite the pier in Oban just a short walk from the centre of Oban with stunning views across the bay. All rooms have  private facilities, telephone, television and tea and coffee making facilities. A lift serves all floors in the main building of the hotel and the restaurant serves Waiter service meals with choice of menu.

Menzies Irvine Hotel – Tel: 01294 274272

The four stars rated Menzies Irvine hotel is located just outside Irvine, Ayrshire. Recently refurbished, all rooms have private facilities, telephone, television, hairdryer, trouser-press and tea and coffee making facilities. Whilst the hotel does not have a lift, ground/lower floor rooms are available on request. The restaurant serves buffet style breakfast and waiter service evening meal with choice of menu.

Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to East Kilbride for one night at the Bruce Hotel.
Day 2: Continue through wonderful highland scenery to Kyle of Lochalsh and across the Skye Bridge spending two nights at the  Kings Arms Hotel in Kyleakin.
Day 3: Isle of Skye excursion. A circular tour via Sligachan, Dunvegan and Skeabost to the island’s capital of Portree.
Day 4: Leave Skye on a scenic ferry crossing to Mallaig, then travel down the Road To The Isles to Fort William. After a short stop continue along the shores of Loch  Linnhe to Oban for a two night stay at the Regent Hotel.
Day 5: Isle of Mull excursion. Morning crossing from Oban to Craignure before travelling along the ‘Sound of Mull’ to the island capital Tobermory. Afternoon return  crossing to Oban.
Day 6: Take a beautiful drive alongside Loch Awe, passing the iconic Kilchurn Castle, then along the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond and continue into Ayreshire for a two  night stay at the Menzies Irvine Hotel.
Day 7: Isle of Arran excursion. The island has gained its nickname Scotland in Miniature because its geography mirrors that of the mainland but on a smaller scale. Travel out and back via Ardrossan.
Day 8: Homeward journey from Ayrshire.