Scotlands West Coast, Lochs, Passes & Drams
Enjoy the stunning scenery of Scotland's Wonderful West Coast along with three distillery visits a visit to Inveraray Castle & a cruise on Loch Linnhe
Book NowWe’ve a wonderful new holiday enjoying the scenery the stunning West Coast of Scotland with plenty of treats thrown in as we explore this spectacular region. We’ll see coastal and mountainous scenery, beautiful Lochs – we’ll have a sail on one of them and on each excursion you’ll have the opportunity to sample a different from dram from a different distillery – which will be your favourite? The Oban Distillery sitting in the heart of the town it’s named after dates back to 1794, whilst in Campbelltown, once home to hundreds of distilleries now just three remain and up in Fort William you’ll find the Ben Nevis Distillery which has the unique advantage of the highest Water Source in Scotland. It’s not all about the Whisky though – we’ve a boat trip on Loch Linnhe, a visit to Inveraray Castle and spectacular journey’s over historic passes and passing stunning lochs.
What’s Included
• 4 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast
• Entrance to Inverary Castle
• Cruise on Loch Linnhe
• Three Distillery Visits – Oban Distilley, Campbletown Distillery & Ben Nevis Distillery
• Local Lunch on our Campbeltown Excursion
• Spectacular West Coast Scenery
Excursion 1
A morning visit to Inverary Castle, Home of the Duke & Duchess of Argyll on the shores of Loch Fyne. Inveraray Castle is first and foremost a family home in which the Campbells have had the great privilege of residing for generations. Its very existence reflects the part played by the family in the rich tapestry of Scottish and British history. The contents of the castle span many generations and offer visitors a glimpse into a remarkable heritage and the way ancestors lived. From here we travel via Glen Aray to the shores of Loch Awe and over the Pass of Brander as we head to Oban for our afternoon visit which includes free time in the town and a chance to experience the Oban Distillery.
Excursion 2
Passing the Northern shores of Loch Lomond today enjoying the scenrey of Glen Falloch and spectacular Glencoe as we travel to Fort William. On arrival we enjoy a wonderful sail on Loch Linnhe taking in the surrounding landscapes from the tranquil water. Today we also enjoy a visit to the Ben Nevis Distillery, producing a whisky from the highest water source in Scotland - don't worry you don't have to walk to the summit for a dram, the distillery is picturesquely situated at the foot of the mountain.
Excursion 3
Today we follow the shores of Loch Fynes Southwards, passing Loch Gilphead to the peninsular of Kintyre. Unhurried, unspoiled and unforgettable. The Kintyre peninsula is studded with small villages, wild beaches, prehistoric and Celtic archaeology, and abundant wildlife, yet, it remains remarkably undiscovered. We journey along part of the fabulous Kintyre 66 to Campbeltown, the main town on the peninsula and once proclaimed the whisky capital of the world. Once we arrive here we enjoy lunch and a visit to one of the three remiaing Distilleries in the town.
Arrochar Hotel * * *
Originally designed and built in the 19th century, the Arrochar Hotel has an enviable position at the foot of the ‘Arrochar Alps’ on the shores of Loch Long. The comfortable bedrooms offer stunning views, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Accrington,BB5 6PR | Corner of Stanley Street/Abbey Street StanleyHouse Solicitors BB56PR |
| Ainsdale | Miller & Carter,Liverpool Rd, PR8 3BJ Liverpool Road, Ainsdale |
| Aintree | Black Bull Htl, Longmoor Lne, L9 0EA Aintree |
| Allerton | Bus Stops by TSB and Tesco Express Allerton Road, Allerton |
| Altrincham, WA141JY | WA141JY, outside St Johns Barrington Rd, Altrincham |
| Ashton | Bus Stop Opposite The Job Centre Gerrard Street, Ashton In Makerfield |
| Ashton Under Lyne | Bus Station Stand D, Near Tram Stop Ashton Under Lyne |
| Atherton | Punch Bowl, Market St,M46 0DF Market Street, Atherton |
| Bamber Bridge | Morrisons Supermarket, Station Road Bamber Bridge - PR5 6LA |
| Bebington | Train Station, CH63 Bebington |
| Billinge, Rainford Road | Rainford Road, Billinge. WN5 7PF Bus Stop opposite Galloways |
| Birkdale | RBS Bank,Liverpool Rd, PR8 4AT Liverpool Road, Birkdale |
| Birkenhead | Pump House, Shore Rd,CH41 6DN Shore Road, Birkenhead |
| Blackbrook | Blackbrook Rd Shops,WA11 9QA Blackbrook, St Helens |
| Blackburn | Brown Street Bus Lay bys Blackburn opposite Buzz Bingo Brown Street |
| Bolton | Bolton Interchange, Stand G Great Moor Street, Bolton |
| Bootle | The Big Merton Pub, Merton Road Bootle L20 3BG |
| Bromborough | Royal Oak/Cromwell Pub,CH62 7ES,Bromb Village Rd Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough |
| Bryn | Post Office, Wigan Rd,WN4 0BS Wigan Road, Bryn |
| Burscough | War Memorial, Opp Stanley Institute Burscough |
| Bury | Stand N, Interchange Bus Station,BL90AY Bury |
| Cheadle Village,SK8 1BY | Post Office, Wilmslow Rd near Massie St SK8 1BY Cheadle |
| Chester | Railway Station, CH1 3NS Chester |
| Childwall | The Rocket Pub End of M62, Liverpool |
| Chorley | Opposite Train Station PR7 1BS Shepherds Way, Chorley |
| Coppull | The Spar, Spendmore Lane PR7 4NZ Coppull |
| Crosby | St. Lukes Church, L23 5SE Liverpool Road, Crosby |
| Culcheth | Travelworld WA3 4EJ Jackson Ave, Culcheth |
| Denton | Dominos/Lidle Store M34 3LE Manchester Road, Denton |
| Eccles | Bus Stop Opposite Library M30 0EP Church Street, Eccles |
| Ellesmere Port | Library, Civic Way CH65 0BG Ellesmere Port |
| Failsworth | Pole Travel M35 0AA Oldham Road, Failsworth |
| Farnworth | United Reform Church BL4 9HU Albert Road, Farnworth |
| Fingerpost. WA91AG | Greggs, WA9 1AG Higher Parr Street, Fingerpost |
| Fir Grove | Fir Grove Hotel WA4 2LD Grappenhall, Warrington |
| Formby | Cross Green, Liverpool Road L37 4BH Formby |
| Frodsham | The Bears Paw, WA6 7AF Main Street, Frodsham |
| Golborne | The Police Station WA3 3BU High Street, Golborne |
| Great Sankey | Chapel House Pub WA5 1RU Great Sankey |
| Haydock | Izzys Barbers, WA11 0HU Clipsley Lane, Haydock |
| Heswall | Lighthouse Church CH60 0AJ 188 Telegraph Road, Heswall |
| Hindley | The War Memorial at St. Peters Church WN2 3BG Hindley |
| Hoylake | Ship Inn, Market Street Hoylake, CH47 3BB |
| Hunts Cross | Hunts Cross Hotel/Purple Olive L25 0NN Speke Road Hunts CRoss |
| Huyton, L36 6GA | Bus Stop @ Huyton Train Station / Walk In Centre Derby Road, Huyton L36 6GA(Poplar Bank) |
| Hyde | Taxi Rank Before Bus Station Clarendon Street, Hyde |
| Irlam/Higher Irlam | Nisa Store, M44 6EB Liverpool Road, Higher Irlam |
| Johns Ave | Opposite The Library WA11 0LY Johns Ave / Church Road, Haydock |
| Kirkby | Bus stop Opposite KFC Hall Rd Kirkby |
| Leigh | AIM Northwest. Charity Shop, WN7 4NP Bradshawgate, Leigh |
| Leyland | Bus Stop At The Old Police Station PR25 3NN Golden Hill, Leyland |
| Litherland | Bus Stop Outside Library L21 Bridge Road, Litherland |
| Little Hulton | Bus Lay-by, Manchester Road, M38 9US Just Before Lights at Clegg Lane, Little Hulton |
| Liverpool | ** World Museum, William Brown Street ** Liverpool (Lime Street Not In Use) |
| Lowton | St Lukes Church WA3 2ED Church Lane, Lowton |
| Lymm | Poplar 2000 Services Coach Park, Lymm |
| Maghull | Central Square L31 0AE Maghull |
| Manchester | Outside Main Bus Entrance Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester, M1 3JF |
| Neston | Ladies Walk Bus Stop Opposite Aldi, Neston |
| Newton | Pied Bull WA12 9SH High Street, Newton Le Willows |
| Norris Green | ASDA, Utting Avenue Broadway Norris Green, L4 9XU |
| Old Swan | Black Horse Hotel, Prescot Road L13 5XD Old Swan, Liverpool |
| Oldham | Stand C Cheapside Bus Station Oldham |
| Ormskirk | Bus Stop Park Road, by 22 Snooker Club Ormskirk L39 4RU |
| Orrell | The Mount / Priory Wood WN5 8HQ Orrell Road, Orrell |
| Pemberton | White Swan, White Street WN5 8AU Pemberton |
| Platt Bridge | Iceland, Warrington Rd, Platt Bridge, WN2 |
| Prescot | Bus Station, Prospero Place off Church Street Prescot |
| Preston, Ringway | Holiday Inn, Ringway, PR1 3AU Preston |
| Prestwich | Metro Railway Station Forecourt Prestwich |
| Rainford | Bus Stop Outside Newsagents WA11 8HE Church Road, Rainford |
| Rainhill Chats | Chatsworth Road Shops L35 8LE Chatsworth Road, Rainhill |
| Rainhill Vic | Cookhouse (The Vic) L35 0LR Warrington Road, Rainhill |
| Runcorn | Old Town Bus Station Runcorn |
| Sale | Bus Stop Outside Marks & Spencer M33 7AD Washway Road, Sale |
| Salford | Bus Lay-by, Hankinson Way Salford |
| Shevington | Post Office WN6 8HA Shevington |
| Skelmersdale | War Memorial, Sandy Lane WN8 8LA Skelmersdale |
| Southport | Tourist Information Centre PR8 1DL Eastbank Street, Southport |
| St.Helens | Coach Layby St Helens Shaw Street before Station Top end near Rendezvous Shaw Street, St Helens |
| Standish | ALDI Supermarket WN6 0HS Preston Road, Standish (Was Co-op / Somerfield) |
| Stockport | The Pineapple Inn/Travelodge SK4 1AQ Heaton Lane, Stockport |
| Swinton | Opposite Town Hall M27 4EQ Chorley Road, Swinton |
| Thatto Heath | Springfield Hotel, Thatto Heath Rd WA10 3QU Thatto Heath, St Helens |
| Tyldesley | Town Hall M29 8EH Elliott Street, Tyldesley |
| Urmston | Tesco Lostock Road M41 0SU Davy Hulme Circle, Urmston |
| Walkden | Bus Stop top of memorial Rd M28 3AQ Memorial Road, Walkden |
| Wallasey | The Boot Inn/Turnberry's CH44 2AA Wallasey Road, Wallasey |
| Walton | Outside Barnes Travel L4 3QH County Road, Walton |
| Warrington | Classic Home Improvements, Warrington WA4 1AB Knutsford Road (Old Golden Lion Pub) |
| Wavertree | Picton Clock L15 6DL Wavertree |
| West Houghton | LIDL STORE, Opp Cricketers Way West Houghton |
| West Kirby | Train Station, Grange Rd CH48 4EA West Kirby |
| Widnes, Queens Court | Victoria Road, New Development Old Queens Hall, Widnes. WA87RA |
| Wigan | Mesnes Park Terr. Bus Stop Near Drumcroon Gallery Wigan WN1 1RU |
| Winwick | Bus Stop Opp WA2 8RN Winwick Quay Pub Winwick |
| Wythenshawe | Outside Gala Bingo, Rowlands Way Wythenshawe |
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