Dodds of Troon | 4 East Road, Ayr, KA8 9BA
01292 288100 | info@doddsoftroon.com
Dodds Coach Holidays | 24 Central Avenue, Gretna, DG16 5AS
01461 337799 | coachholidays@doddsoftroon.com
Top o' the North and Orkney
The scenery along Scotland’s north coast is nothing short of breathtaking, making it the perfect destination for those eager to experience dramatic landscapes and explore historic sites.
View Dates & BookPrice Includes (all details are subject to change):
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five nights dinner, bed and breakfast
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admission to Dunrobin Castle
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Orkney tour guide with entry to the Italian Chapel
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admission to Castle of Mey (June)
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admission to The Wick Heritage Museum (July)
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return coach travel and ferry fare from N Ireland (£40 supplement)
Pentland Hotel, Thurso (3 nights)
Located in the heart of Thurso, this refurbished hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a warm welcome. Their restaurant uses only the freshest local Caithness seafood and produce. (no lift)
Day One
Travel to Pitlochry and the Fishers Hotel for your overnight stay. Comfort stops will be made en-route.
Day Two
Head North through glorious scenery to Thurso and the Pentland Hotel, your base for three nights.
Day Three
Embark on a guided tour of the enchanting Orkney Islands, where you'll discover iconic World Heritage sites such as the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar, and the historic Scapa Flow. Explore the Churchill Barriers and the stunning Italian Chapel, and enjoy some free time to wander around Kirkwall, the island's charming capital.
Day Four
Start the day with a visit to the Castle of Mey, a historic and remote castle, once the Queen Mother's summer residence and the most northerly inhabited castle in Scotland. The views from here are simply stunning. Drive further along the north coast to John o' Groats and enjoy its location with jaw-dropping scenery, perhaps get a photo at the iconic sign post. On to the former Viking settlement of Wick with the remainder of the day in Thurso.
Day Five
Relax and enjoy the scenery as you travel back through Scotland and a visit to the magnificent Dunrobin Castle and Gardens en-route to the overnight hotel in Aberfoyle.
Day Six
After breakfast you leave Aberfoyle and travel home. Comfort stops will be made en-route.
Please Note
It may be necessary under certain circumstances for these excursions to be operated on different days to those shown.
Holiday Itinerary
For full Itinerary (June) click here
For full Itinerary (July) click here
For full Trading Charter and Booking Conditions click here
Not every holiday will suit your mobility needs and some are not suitable for persons using walking aids/wheelchairs etc. Please ask a member of staff for details should you have any concerns regarding suitability.
TRAVEL WITH US AND YOU CAN PARK YOUR CAR AT THE STENA LINE TERMINAL, BELFAST FOR ONLY £30. To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.
TRAVEL WITH US AND YOU CAN PARK YOUR CAR AT THE STENA LINE TERMINAL, BELFAST FOR ONLY £30.
To reduce travel time, separate vehicles or taxis may be used to convey passengers to join our holiday coach.
| Name | Address | Times |
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| Annan WM | Annan, War Memorial opposite Queensberry Arms | View |
| Ardrossan | Ardrossan, Princes Street Bus Stop | View |
| Ayr Dodds Depot | Ayr, Dodds Depot, 4 East Road | View |
| Ayr NEW | Ayr, Douglas Street Bus Stop, Outside Bus Station | View |
| Ballantrae | Ballantrae, Garage, Main Street | View |
| Ballymena | Ballymena, Seven Towers Leisure Centre Main entrance | View |
| Ballymoney | Ballymoney Biestys Centra / Route Service Station, | View |
| Ballynure | Ballynure, The Village Chippy Car Park, Larne Road. | View |
| Bangor | Bangor, Town Car Park opposite Bangor Railway Station Car Park | View |
| Belfast City Centre | Belfast City Centre, Leonardo Hotel, (formerly Jurys Inn), Great Victoria Street. | View |
| Belfast Stena | Belfast - Stena Line Victoria Terminal 4, West Bank Road (Cairnryan) | View |
| Cairnryan Stena | Cairnryan - Stena Line Passenger Terminal Loch Ryan Port.Cairnryan | View |
| Carlisle Asda | Carlisle Asda Bus Layby, Chandler Way | View |
| Castle Douglas | Castle Douglas, Crown Hotel Opposite Market Hill, King Street | View |
| Coleraine | Coleraine, Lodge Hotel, Outside Front Door CLIENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK AT THE HOTEL. | View |
| Dumfries | Dumfries, Whitesands, Coach Bay near Suspension Bridge. (If Whitesands Closed, Brooms Rd Car Park) | View |
| Dunsilly Roundabout | Dunsilly Roundabout Car Park, Antrim | View |
| Eastriggs | Eastriggs, Central Bus stop Opposite the Baxter Hall (Church) | View |
| Girvan | Girvan, Hamilton Arms Hotel | View |
| Glengormley | Glengormley, Corrs Corner Roundabout Larne Road Side. | View |
| Gretna | Gretna Main Bus Stop Annan Road | View |
| Gretna Green | Gretna Green, Gretna Hall Hotel, Front steps Please park in the overflow parking space | View |
| Holywood | Holywood, Redburn Square. | View |
| Irvine | Irvine, Coach Park adjacent to Aldi | View |
| Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock, St Marnock St (Police Station) | View |
| Kilwinning | Kilwinning, Caley Station, (top of Dalry Road) Howgate | View |
| Larne | Larne, Fairhill Car Park Victoria Road | View |
| Lisburn | Lisburn, Sprucefield Shopping Centre, Bus Shelter at mini roundabout near Marks & Spencers | View |
| Lochmaben | Lochmaben, Outside Kings Arms Hotel | View |
| Lockerbie | Lockerbie, The Townhead Hotel | View |
| Maybole | Maybole, Cassillis Hotel | View |
| Moffat | Moffat, The Balmoral Hotel | View |
| Newton Stewart | Newton Stewart, The Crown Hotel | View |
| Newtownards | Newtownards, Circular Road McDonalds Car Park | View |
| Prestwick | Prestwick, Station Road. | View |
| Saltcoats | Saltcoats, Railway Station | View |
| Stevenston | Stevenston, The Cross | View |
| Stranraer | Stranraer Bus Stop Opposite Police Station | View |
| Troon | Troon, Ivy Cottage, South Beach, Bus Stop outside Town Hall | View |
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