SCOTTISH ISLANDS 2025
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The Glass Bottom Boat Trip (seaprobeatlantis.com)
Skye Bridge (Visit Scotland. Paul Tomkins)
Skye and Bute Voyager
6 Days/5 Nights - From £504.00
Date available for immediate confirmation - 11 May and 23rd June 2025

Combining rugged landscapes, picturesque fishing villages and medieval castles of the stunning Isle of Skye with beautiful Bute. One of the most accessible Scottish islands, just a short ferry ride across the Firth of Clyde, from Wemyss Bay to the 'Victoriana meets art deco-style' resort of Rothesay, with its palm trees and promenade.

Heading north, with an overnight stop on route, then onwards to Skye, famous for it's scenery and landscapes, crossing the Skye Bridge, gateway to this majestic Isle. Staying two nights at the 3 star Dunollie Hotel, overlooking Broadford Bay in a pleasant waterside setting. There's a day to explore the island and we include the unique Glass Bottom Boat trip offering the opportunity to spot seals, otters and exploring the underwater kelp forests, home to a variety of marine life.

For the second part of our adventure, we then head for Colintraive for the ferry to Rhubodach on the lovely island of Bute.  Why not take time at leisure in Oban, gateway to the Isles, or take a break in the scenic village of Inveraray with its white washed cottages, located on the shores of Loch Fyne where a visit to Inveraray Jail living museum can be included for an additional cost before arriving for two nights at the 3 star Glenburn Hotel.  This impressive hotel enjoys wonderful views over the Firth of Forth to the Kyles of Bute. The island is just 15 miles long and less than 5 miles wide whereby you can savour a leisurely tour with time for photo stops with views over to the Sound of Bute to Arran.  Included is a visit to Mount Stuart House and Gardens.  A 19th-century mansion with extravagant interiors and expansive landscaped and wild gardens.

Your tour includes:  2 nights half board on Skye with full Scottish breakfast, three course choice dinner with tea and coffee. Porter Service. Coach Parking.  2 nights half board on Bute with full Scottish breakfast, three course choice dinner with tea and coffee. Entertainment on one night. Porter Service. Coach Parking. 1 hour trip on Glass Bottom Boat. Admission to Mount Stuart. Outward half board overnight. Ferry crossings as detailed in the itinerary
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Rothsay, Isle of Bute (Visit Scotland, Paul Tomkins)
Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute (visitscotland.com)
Isle of Bute, Mull and Iona
6 Days/5 Nights - From £784.00
Dates available for immediate confirmation - 6 June and 4 July 2025

A tour with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful west coast scenery on this island hopping tour. The ferry crossings are an equally appealing part of this holiday as they provide the prospect for panoramic views of the wonderful coastline and offshore islands.

Travel north to Wemyss Bay, for a late afternoon ferry to the pretty little Island of Bute, your base for two nights staying at the 3 star Glenburn Hotel. Just 15 miles long and less than 5 miles wide, the western side of the island is well known for its beaches, some of which enjoy fine views over the Sound of Bute towards Arran.

A gentle start to the day with a relaxing morning followed by a scenic tour of the island with a stop at Mount Stuart, an outstanding and flamboyant Victorian, Gothic style mansion with beautiful gardens within a 300 acre estate. Continue around the island allowing time for photo stops at the stunning bays of Scalpsie and Ettrick.

A short hop from Rhubodach to Colintraive as we journey further north with a recommended stop in Inveraray where a visit to Inveraray Jail living museum can be included for an additional cost. On then to Oban for time at leisure, before the crossing to Mull. Soak up some of the magnificent scenery of the island before arriving at the 4 star Isle of Mull Hotel for a two night stay. It is fair to note that the hotel does not have a lift and guests will encounter steps throughout the hotel and will need a degree of mobility to enjoy the stay to the full.

Savour a scenic excursion around Mull, including a foot passenger crossing to the legendary Isle of Iona, burial place of 48 ancient Scottish kings. We also recommend a visit to the colourful town of Tobermory to the north of the island.

Sadly, time to depart from Mull this morning and journey to your overnight stay in the Borders area. Stops in Tyndrum and Loch Lomond can be recommended en-route.

Your tour includes:  2 nights half board in Bute with full Scottish breakfast and three course choice dinner with tea and coffee. Entertainment one night. Porter Service. Admission to Mount Stuart. 2 nights half board in Mull with full Scottish breakfast and three course, choice dinner with tea and coffee. Porter Service. Excursion to Iona. Half board overnight on the homeward journey. Ferry crossings as detailed in the itinerary, Maximum 13m coaches on all crossings.
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