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Christmas in Stranraer - Firth of Clyde

CHRISTMAS IN STRANRAER - FIRTH OF CLYDE

Tue 23 December - Sat 27 December 2025: A 6 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Scotland with Jones Holidays staying at North West Castle Hotel, Stranraer

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CHRISTMAS IN STRANRAER – FIRTH OF CLYDE

 

23 – 27 December 2025

Tuesday - Saturday

5 Days

From: £715

 

With its miles and miles of sandy, unspoilt, rugged coastline and golden sandy beaches, you’ll be captivated by the scenery when you stay in the west coast of Scotland. It’s difficult to tear your eyes away.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Stranraer   |   Christmas Hotel Package   |   Entertainment   |   Ayrshire Coastal Drive

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Scotland arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Christmas Eve - Stranraer

Today we stay local and explore the town of Stranraer. The town’s main attraction is the Castle of St. John, a ruined four-story tower house built around 1500, which sits on a green in the main street. There are several eye-catching artworks in the area surrounding the castle. Stranraer Museum can be found in the old town hall. Or just relax in the hotel an enjoy the Christmas cheer.

 

DAY THREE – Christmas Day

Merry Christmas – You’ll enjoy a full Scottish breakfast this morning, followed by curling practice, or simply relax before our 5 course Christmas lunch. This afternoon maybe try your hand at Bonspiel. There will be a light buffet this evening, followed by a live band, dancing and a Christmas quiz.

 

DAY FOUR – Boxing Day - Ayrshire Coastal Drive

Today we take a drive to blow away the cobwebs. We head firstly to Troon and enjoy its long beach and promenade before we visit Ayr and Alloway – the home of Scotland’s most famous poet.  We then continue as we head along the coast and take in the views of the Firth to Arran and pass Culzean Castle. We’ll return to our hotel with time to relax before our dinner this evening, followed by another chance to test your knowledge with a Christmas quiz.

 

DAY FIVE - Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Traditional Christmas lunch

Curling and Bonspiel

Live band and dancing on Christmas Day evening

Christmas Quiz on Boxing Day

Free use of hotel leisure facilities.

 

NORTH WEST CASTLE HOTEL, STRANRAER

Featuring its own curling ice rink and an indoor pool, North West Castle Hotel is located opposite Stranraer harbour. Other benefits include a sauna, spa bath and a gym. Free WiFi is provided in each room, as well as an en-suite bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Stranraer town centre is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

DAY ONE

We depart from your home and travel to Scotland arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

D

DAY TWO

Today we stay local and explore the town of Stranraer. The town's main attraction is the Castle of St. John, a ruined four-story tower house built around 1500, which sits on a green in the main street. There are several eye-catching artworks in the area surrounding the castle. Stranraer Museum can be found in the old town hall. Or just relax in the hotel an enjoy the Christmas cheer.

B, D

DAY THREE

Merry Christmas - You'll enjoy a full Scottish breakfast this morning, followed by curling practice, or simply relax before our 5 course Christmas lunch. This afternoon maybe try your hand at Bonspiel. There will be a light buffet this evening, followed by a live band, dancing and a Christmas quiz.

B, D

DAY FOUR

Today we take a drive to blow away the cobwebs. We head firstly to Troon and enjoy its long beach and promenade before we visit Ayr and Alloway - the home of Scotland's most famous poet. We then continue as we head along the coast and take in the views of the Firth to Arran and pass Culzean Castle. We'll return to our hotel with time to relax before our dinner this evening, followed by another chance to test your knowledge with a Christmas quiz.

B, D

DAY FIVE

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

B

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Traditional Christmas lunch

Curling and Bonspiel

Live band and dancing on Christmas Day evening

Christmas Quiz on Boxing Day

Free use of hotel leisure facilities.

 

NORTH WEST CASTLE HOTEL, STRANRAER

Featuring its own curling ice rink and an indoor pool, North West Castle Hotel is located opposite Stranraer harbour. Other benefits include a sauna, spa bath and a gym. Free WiFi is provided in each room, as well as an en-suite bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Stranraer town centre is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General

Rooms

Accessibility

3 star

Tea/coffee making facilities

 

Bar

Television

 

Restaurant

Wi-Fi

 

Lounge

Hairdryer

 

Swimming Pool

 

 

Gym

 

 

 

 

DAYS

TOUR DATE

DEPARTS

TERMS

SUPPLEMENT

5

23 - 27 DEC 2025

TUESDAY

£XXX

£XXX SINGLE

JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE

£36

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

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