Isle of Bute and Oban Open Top Tours.
Operating dates:
Summer - daily from Friday 23rd May until Monday 29th September 2008
Isle of Bute Open Top Tour
Starting in Rothesay 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00, we pass the former Winter Garden, now known as the Isle of Bute Discovery Centre, then travel past Ardbeg Point, Port Bannantyne, Kames Castle and the "One Man Burial Ground" before continuing to Ettrick Bay. Following the coast road south, we pass Scalpsie Bay to savour its peace and tranquility before we for Kingarth, Kilchattan Bay and Ascog Bay. The tour ends at Rothesay pier allowing plenty of time to catch the ferry back to Wemyss Bay.
Oban Open Top Tour
Tours depart 11:00 & 14:00 from Oban Rail Station and head north to the Falls of Lora then return to Oban for a short trip through the town.
We then head for Ellenabeich, taking in the spectacular views of Loch Feochan, the Bridge over the Atlantic and Easdale Island. After a short break with an opportunity for refreshments and a visit to the local art gallery we return to Oban.
A full commentary is provided throughout the tour which lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Prices
Adults £7, children £5, senior citizens £5. Family tickets are available = 2 adults and up to 3 children, £18. Tickets can be purchased from your driver.
Your open top ticket is valid as a day ticket for use on all West Coast Motors local bus services for 48 hours.