Come and join us on the 7th Scottish Rally for a weekend of good company and some great roads across the south and southwest Scotland.

Itinerary

Thursday 25th September:

Arrive at the Schloss Roxburghe Hotel just outside Kelso. Check in from 4.00 pm.

The hotel boasts a heated outdoor pool, spa (booking details later), golf course and lovely grounds. The Schloss is situated close to the historic towns of Kelso and Melrose, both lying on the river Tweed and each with its own abbey. Near Kelso is Floors Castle home of the Duke of Roxburghe and to Melrose, Scott’s view at Bemersyde; worth a visit for the stunning view of the Tweed and Eildon Hills.

If you wish to stay one or two nights before we can quote and book your room.

Dinner in the hotel; dress smart casual.

Friday 26th September:

Breakfast in the hotel and not too early a start to allow the swimmers to dry out!

We have a drive of around 100 miles, approximately two and a half hours to a light lunch at the Dumfries Arms Hotel Cumnock.

Afterwards we will visit nearby Dumfries House for a tour of the interior with coffee and shortbread to follow (We will be split into four groups, staggered at ten-minute intervals).

Part of the King’s Foundation Dumfries House was saved for the nation by the then Prince Charles. It was an untouched treasure with the finest collection of Chippendale furniture in the world. There are extensive gardens and workshops where young people are trained in the skills required to historic buildings.

It is only a short drive from Dumfries House to Troon and your hotel for the next two nights.

The Marine Hotel was the headquarters for the British Open Golf in 2024.and just to the south of the town and close to the beach.

Dinner in the hotel; dress smart casual

Saturday 27th September:

Breakfast in the hotel.

A circuitous drive to Culzean Castle south of Troon and close to Maybole (The castle name is pronounced ‘Cullaine’).

Perched on the Ayrshire cliffs, Culzean was designed by Robert Adam for the Kennedy family, one of the oldest clans in Scotland – the oval staircase and round drawing room are astonishing.

Lunch at Culzean; at your own cost in the café.

A different route back to the hotel.

Dinner in the hotel; our last evening and a bit more dressed up if you can manage.

Sunday 28th September:

Breakfast in the hotel.

Time to say goodbye!

There are different room categories at the Marine Hotel Troon and supplement apply. Supplements quoted are per room for the two nights.

Classic room included in cost

Marine room Supp £45

Classic sea view room Supp £60

Classic sea view king Supp £80

Marine sea view room Supp £95

Marine sea view king Supp£110

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