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SCOTLAND
THE WAVERLEY PADDLE STEAMER ‘DOON THE WATTER’
PRICE HELD
KELPIES, HAGGIS, LOCHS & GLENS
NEW
FROM £699
REF: BWP
BACK FOR 2026 A nostalgic steamship cruise on the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer awaits! With almost 80 years of history, Waverley is a living testament to a bygone era. Your base is the Ayrshire coastal town of Irvine, as you explore this scenic corner of Scotland. A day out on the fabulous Isle of Arran and a visit to Robert Burns’ birthplace are included
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Big drive north to Scotland for your 4-night stay DBB DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Waverley Paddle Steam Cruise Iconic Waverley Paddle Steamer, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer and ‘national treasure’ cruises around Loch Long and Loch Goil from Largs with commentary onboard (ridged gangway & steep steps)
Isle of Arran – ‘Scotland in Miniature’ Ferry across the Firth
of Clyde to Brodick, on Arran to visit the grand, baronial-style Brodick Castle. Arran scenic drive with highland glens, rugged mountains and picturesque coastal villages
Robert Burns & Culzean Castle Encounter Scotland’s favourite son at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in pretty Alloway, home to the iconic Brig O’Doon bridge. Also an included visit to the spectacular late 18th century Culzean Castle in its stunning cliff-top location near Turnberry
DAY 5 Head south for the journey back home
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage, welcome drink
& shortbread
Pianist on one night
Return ferry crossing Ardrossan – Brodick Entrance to Brodick Castle & Gardens
Cruise Largs – Loch Long & Loch Goil on the Waverley Paddle Steamer
Entrance to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum & Culzean Castle
5 DAYS
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FROM £839
REF: BVS
A wonderful mix of heritage and nature, this great Scottish getaway is based in the hillside village of Drymen. Enjoy a cruise on Loch Katrine, visit the Scottish Wool Centre, historic Stirling and Inveraray plus take a look inside The Kelpies. Explore the history and inspirational scenery of glens, braes and lochs of the iconic Trossachs and taste the legendary haggis!
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Big drive north to Scotland for your 4-night stay DBB DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Drymen with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
The Kelpies, Stirling & Haggis Enjoy a guided walking tour
of the extraordinary Kelpies, the two gigantic horse head sculptures, standing almost a hundred feet high. Head into Stirling, a small city with a big history, and then to the Haggis Experience to hear about the myths and legends with a taster served with traditional swede and tatties
Loch Katrine & The Scottish Wool Centre Into the Trossachs National Park to lovely Loch Katrine for a gentle cruise. Continue to Aberfoyle and the Scottish Wool Centre
Loch Lomond & Inveraray Another day, another loch! Cruise across Loch Lomond to Luss, the pretty conservation village with its prim, sandstone and slate cottages, which became the setting for the successful TV soap High Road. Onto Inveraray, a classic 18th century planned town overlooking Loch Fyne
DAY 5 An early start today to head home
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Included excursions as
stated
Loch Katrine cruise on the ‘Lady of the Lake’
Scottish Wool Centre with Dog & Duck show
One hour Loch Lomond cruise
Visits to Inveraray & Stirling Guided tour of the Kelpies One hour Haggis Experience – intro, demo & tasting
Some entertainment
5 DAYS
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RIVERSIDE LODGE HOTEL, IRVINE HHHH
Refurbished hotel on outskirts of Irvine
Stylish guestrooms with TV & WiFi
Contemporary restaurant & spacious lounge bar
No lift but some ground floor rooms
Singles are double/twin for sole use
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DATES & PRICES
20 JUL 2026
£699
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£145
Insurance
£38
WINNOCK HOTEL, DRYMEN HHH
Popular hotel on the pretty village green Traditional bar area and restaurant
Comfortable guestrooms with TV & hairdryer There is no lift but some ground floor rooms
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DATES & PRICES
5 JUL 2026
£839
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£115
Insurance
£38
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