Turnberry offers a wealth of day-long trips conducted by personal drivers and guides, allowing visitors to experience the spellbinding scenery of the surrounding lowlands: ancient castles, historic towns and cities both cosmopolitan and charming.

Glasgow

Trips to the city of Glasgow, about an hour away, can be tailored to suit individual preferences. Previous guests have been fascinated by The Burrell Collection, Pollok House, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s House for an Art Lover and The Transport Museum.

Glasgow Shopping

A luxury minibus takes guests to Glasgow to find the world’s top fashion brands alongside some impressive home-grown talent. The driver is happy to point shoppers in the direction of what they seek, whether that’s in Sauchiehall Street or Argyle Street, or in St. Enoch’s Square, Prince’s Square, the Buchanan Galleries or the designer shops of the Merchant City and the Italian Centre.

Loch Lomond

A guided drive along the south and west banks of the loch will reveal a landscape that gets more stunning by the mile, as well as the villages of Balloch and Luss, where “Take the High Road,” Scotland’s favourite soap opera, was filmed. A traditional lunch can be had at 300-hundred-year-old Drovers Inn before heading on to Balmaha, Inverary, Gearloch and home.

Hillwalking

The southeast of Scotland is famous for lush countryside and gently rolling hills. Organised hillwalking trips led by a guide with a wealth of knowledge showcase the beautiful Loch Doon hills of Ayrshire.

Stirling

This trip begins with a tour of striking Stirling Castle, perched high above the town, and continues on to Bannockburn, the site of the Bruce’s famous victory over the English invaders. The drive home follows the beautiful shores of Loch Lomond and over the River Clyde.

Western Scotland by Land

See the area’s most gorgeous scenery on a tour that wends through the beautiful coastal village of Maidens and the impeccably restored Culzean Castle estate, where Red Deer Park, the Walled Garden, the Swan Pond and the Pagoda can be visited.

The West Coast by Sea

From Turnberry’s luxury powerboat, breathe in the fresh sea air and cast your eye over the water to Ailsa Craig, the Isle of Arran and the rugged Ayrshire coastline.

Edinburgh

About two hours from Turnberry lies Edinburgh, famous for stunning architecture, many fine cultural institutions and the castle perched high atop volcanic rock in its city centre. Tour the castle, visit the Queen’s official Scottish residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, see the Royal Yacht Britannia moored in the port of Leith, wander the city’s Old and New Towns, or shop the Royal Mile and Princess Street.

Portpatrick

En route to the ancient village of Portpatrick, this tour passes through the coastal villages of Girvan, Ballantree and Cairnryan, arriving in Stranraer mid-morning. Wander the streets of this town on the edge of Loch Ryan before the driver heads to Portpatrick for lunch. Wigtown, Scotland’s national book town, and an archaeological dig can also be visited. On the way back, see Newton Stewart and the stunning hills and valleys of the forest route to Straiton Village.