Gems of Argyll

Soak up stunning coastal vistas and absorb the Clyde region’s most treasured historic houses and castles during unforgettable visits ashore. Evoking mystery and romance, these architectural gems hide secrets of an often turbulent past. Rounding Kintyre, an island distillery, colourful garden and rugged island also await.

Tuesday 24th March

Guests were piped on board in Greenock this afternoon. Following the mandatory safety drill, we sailed to our overnight anchorage in Rothesay Bay, Isle of Bute.

Wednesdsay 25th March

We spent the morning cruising Loch Fyne on passage towards Crarae, during which guest speaker Philip Serrell gave the first of hist talks in Tiree Lounge.

In the afternoon, guests were tendered ashore at Crarae, for their private tour of Strachur House, home of Sir Charles and Lady Maclean.

We remained at anchor in Crarae overnight.

Thursday 26th March

After breakfast, guests visited Ardkinglas House, Sir Robert Lorimer’s masterpiece.

After lunch on board, the afternoon was spent enjoying a tour of the private apartments at Inveraray Castle.

We anchored off Greenock overnight.

Friday 27th March

Our morning visit to Ardgowan House was hosted by Sir Ludovic Shaw Stewart, whose family have lived at Ardgowan for 800 years.

During lunch we sailed to Rothesay, Isle of Bute, where a bus was waiting to take guests to Mount Stuart House for their afternoon tour. This Neo-Gothic mansion stands testament to the eclectic taste of the 3rd Marquess of Bute.

We berthed alongside in Troon overnight.

Satruday 28th March

Ashore at Troon, a coach transported guests to visit Dumfries House for a full day visit which inluded a tour of the house and gardens with lunch.

We anchored in Campbeltown Loch overnight.

Sunday 29th March

As we spent the morning cruising around the Mull of Kintyre, through the North Channel and into the Sound of Jura, guest speaker Philip Serrell delivered one of his talks in the Tiree Lounge.

Our afternoon port of call was Tayvallich for walks ashore.