The Riverside Lodge Hotel is located on the outskirts of Irvine and offers ensuite bedrooms and a restaurant with choice menu. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available on request

As your ferry glides across the Firth of Clyde, watch the peaks of Arran rise from the sea – a tantalising preview of the island adventure ahead. Known affectionately as "Scotland in miniature," Arran captures the very essence of the Highlands in one glorious destination

Your centrepiece is Brodick Castle, standing proud against the dramatic backdrop of Goat Fell Mountain, its turrets reflected in the waters of Brodick Bay. Step inside to discover opulent rooms filled with period treasures accumulated by the Dukes of Hamilton over centuries. Outside, the gardens are a delight – follow the Silver Garden Trail past rare plants and tumbling waterfalls, keeping watch for the resident red squirrels darting through the woodland. This is Britain's only island country park, where seashore meets mountain top in spectacular fashion

repare to be captivated by one of Britain's most remarkable heritage stories. Dumfries House, an exquisite Palladian mansion crafted by the celebrated Adam brothers, narrowly escaped dispersal in 2007 when King Charles III led a dramatic rescue mission to save it for the nation. Today, your guided tour reveals why – room after glorious room showcasing what many consider the world's finest collection of Chippendale furniture, each piece a masterwork of Georgian craftsmanship. The 2,000-acre estate surrounding you feels like stepping into a living painting

This afternoon, journey to Alloway to walk in the footsteps of Scotland's beloved Bard, Robert Burns. From the humble thatched cottage where he drew his first breath to the atmospheric Auld Kirk and the famous Brig O' Doon, every corner breathes poetry and passion

The picture-postcard village of Luss awaits, its sandstone cottages draped in roses and its pier stretching invitingly into Scotland's most celebrated loch. Step aboard for a leisurely cruise that reveals Loch Lomond's true magic – gliding past wooded islands with evocative names like Inchconnachan and Inchtavannach whilst your skipper shares tales of the local area 

Your day reaches a splendid crescendo at Glasgow's Burrell Collection, where shipping magnate Sir William Burrell's extraordinary eye assembled treasures spanning 6,000 years – from ancient Egyptian artefacts to shimmering Impressionist canvases, all housed within an award-winning gallery surrounded by the peaceful woodlands of Pollok Country Park

This holiday departs from our Main Pick Up Points:

Corby, Desborough, Higham Ferrers, Kettering, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Northampton, Oadby, Rothwell, Rushden, Thrapston, Wellingborough