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COOS & CASTLES
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY SHOWCASE
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The perfect escape from the stresses of modern life, Dumfries & Galloway is simply beautiful with an undulating coast of rocky shoreline, unspoilt sandy beaches and acres of forest and moors. Ancient monuments set the imagination alight with whispered hints of how life used to be. Experience the very best of the region from majestic lowlands and stunning gardens to mighty castles and a unique guided experience to see Highland coos in their natural environment. With so many included attractions, relax and let Scotland’s magic work its spell on you
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel north to your overnight hotel on the edge of the Lake District DBB
DAY 2 Make a stop at the award-winning Devil’s Porridge Museum which tells the story of the WW1 munitions factory. Onto historic Dumfries and Stranraer to check in for your 4 night stay DBB
DAY 3 – 5 At leisure in Stranraer with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Kitchen Coos & Ewes High Airyolland Farm is a truly special place, offering a unique guided experience of iconic Highland Cows (Coos) and sheep in their natural environment. Tour the farm in a purpose- built passenger trailer to get close to the cattle and enjoy a delicious home baked cream tea
Logan Botanic Garden & Castle Kennedy Gardens First stop is pretty Portpatrick, a picture-postcard harbour on the Mull of Galloway. Then onto Logan Botanic Garden, Scotland’s most exotic garden. The almost subtropical climate makes Logan a paradise for plant treasures from the Southern Hemisphere. Later visit magnificent Castle Kennedy Gardens – 75 acres of spectacularly designed loch-side landscape and a romantic garden paradise with stunning fauna, spectacular walks and popular bird hides. The giant lily pond is a truly remarkable sight
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum & Culzean Castle Up the Firth of Clyde with views of Ailsa Craig, the 1,114 feet high protruding volcanic rock. Then a unique encounter with
Scotland’s favourite son at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in the pretty village of Alloway, home to the iconic Brig O’Doon. A visit to the spectacular late 18th century Culzean Castle with its stunning cliff-top location near Turnberry is also included
DAY 6 Time to leave Scotland with a stop at the Famous Blacksmiths Gretna Green Experience – a state-of-the-art immersive attraction which dives into the history of true love and marriage in Gretna. Overnight near Preston DBB
DAY 7 Return home via interchange
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel in Stranraer for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner
Overnight hotels for 2 nights with breakfast & dinner
Porterage in Scotland
Use of the hotel leisure facilities in Scotland Entrance to The Devils’ Porridge Museum Entrance to Logan Botanic Garden
Entrance to Castle Kennedy Gardens Entrance to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Entrance to Culzean Castle
Visit to Kitchen Coos & Ewes with tour,
demo & home-baked cream tea
Famous Blacksmiths Gretna Green Experience
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Call us on 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
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7 DAYS
FROM £979
SCOTLAND
NORTH WEST CASTLE HOTEL, STRANRAER HHH
Country house hotel on Loch Ryan, 10 mins’ walk to town centre
Former home of Scottish explorer, Sir John Ross Homely guestrooms with TV & hairdryer
Loch view dining room & wood-panelled bar Leisure facilities with indoor pool, sauna & gym
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15 JUNE 2025
£979
Single
£175
Insurance
£42
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