Waterways of Scotland

Day 1

Departing the local area, we make our way north with comfort stops on route, we cross the border and make our way to the 3* Radstone Hotel with time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2

Today we enjoy an excursion to the Isle of Bute, sailing from Weymess to Rothesay, we enjoy a scenic drive round the Island with time to visit Mount Stuart. An outstanding and flamboyant Victorian, Gothic style mansion with beautiful gardens set within a 300-acre estate.

Day 3

This morning, we take the morning sailing across the Clyde to Dunoon on the Cowal Peninsula. We visit Benmore Botanic Garden dramatically set in the mountains of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Highlights include the great Redwood Avenue, the formal Garden and the Chilean Rainforest Glade. We continue via Loch Eck and Lock Fyne to the shores of Loch Lomond before returning to the hotel.

Day 4

Today we make our way east for a fascinating ride on the Falkirk Wheel. Built to commemorate the Millennium and a link between Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal which lies 35 metres above. We continue on to South Queensferry and board the Forth Belle for a sightseeing cruise on the Firth of Forth. Enjoy unrivalled views of Inchcolm Island with its historic Abbey and the Forth Bridges whilst listening to guided commentary.

Day 5

After breakfast we depart the Radstone hotel and make our way home with comfort stops on route, we arrive home late afternoon.

D=Dinner, B=Breakfast