The Ayrshire Coast & Culzean Castle Private Shore Excursion

Ship Pick-up
Your own personal guide will pick you outside Greenock's Terminal building, usually arriving 30 minutes before your tour begins, ensuring a warm and seamless start to your experience.

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Eaglesham Moor
As you leave Glasgow, you'll be amazed at how quickly city life disappears and the rural countryside opens up before you. On the way to Ayrshire, you'll pass through Eaglesham Moor, an extremely picturesque part of Scotland where rolling hills meet the road.

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Whitelee Wind Farm
Mixing the old with the new, your first stop is Whitelee Wind Farm. You'll get to see what was once the largest onshore wind farm in Europe – generating enough power for around 300,000 homes! It's very impressive to see these spectacular turbines up close.

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Rural Ayrshire
As you head towards the coast, you'll pass many delightful landscapes and views out to sea. Along the way, your guide will point out any places of interest and share stories of ancient times gone by.

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Culzean Castle
With its truly spectacular cliff-side location, Culzean Castle is as impressive as it sounds. The grounds are extensive, bursting with things to do – from deer parks to swan pools and a stunning, secluded beach, you could spend the entire day here. The castle also has many apartments and rooms, one of which was gifted to President Eisenhower to use whenever he wished.

Entry to the castle is subject to operating hours, with the usual closure period spanning from January to mid-March.

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Lunch
Your guide will provide you with a variety of lunch options, ensuring there's something to suit every taste and dietary preference.

Dunure Castle
As you drive along the coast to the next destination, you'll catch sight of Dunure Castle. Another beautiful castle with a fantastic cliff-side location, but this time you'll see the silhouette of its ruined walls. There's also a rather great (yet gruesome!) story from the 1500s, when the Earl of Cassillis was trying to seize the lands of Crossraguel Abbey and roasted its Commendator over a fire… if you like this kind of tale, your guide will no doubt tell you more. Or, if you're an 'Outlander' fan, you might recognise Dunure as the spot where Claire and Jamie watch young Ian swim out to Silkies' Island in Season 3.

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Burns Cottage & Birthplace Museum
The final stop is all about the man himself: 'Rabbie Burns'. Born and bred in Ayrshire, you'll get to visit Burns' family home and see the places that inspired his most famous poems and songs. Once you've marvelled at his handwritten manuscripts and pored over the 5,000 artefacts, we'll take you back to Glasgow through the most scenic views once more.

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Drop-off
Sit back and relax as your personal guide drops you back at your hotel, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free end to your journey.