Ailsa Craig – A Puffin Success Story
Ailsa Craig is now managed as an RSPB Nature Reserve, an SSSI and designated a Special Protection Area. Let us take you there on our Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer...
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Set Sail for a Seabird Spectacular!
November 23, 2014
We are delighted to be offering exclusive cruises to Ailsa Craig with eight departures from late April to the beginning of September 2015. Ailsa Craig lies nine miles offshore, rising to...
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- Legends of Scotland – Tales from Splendour’s Wheelhouse ‘Glenan – the abandoned village on Argyll’s Secret Coast’ 30th May 2020
- Legends of Scotland – Tales from Splendour’s Wheelhouse ‘Standing Stones’ 30th May 2020
- Legends of Scotland – Tales from Splendour’s Wheelhouse ‘The Piper’s Cave’ 30th May 2020
- Legends of Scotland – Tales from Splendour’s Wheelhouse ‘Lochranza on Arran’ 10th April 2020
- Legends of Scotland – Tales From Splendour’s Wheelhouse ‘Coeffin Castle’ 3rd March 2020
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“A gem of a holiday. We think we’ll definitely be back in the future to enjoy another trip with Ted and his top team.”
Skye and the Small Isles | July 2023
“Fabulous trip, good to be aboard Splendour.” Paul and Elaine Taylor
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | May 2023
“Lovely trip with perfect weather and great company. Thanks to Ted and Iggy.” Gail and Paul
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | April 2022
“Words fail. Our hearts are full and our souls are refreshed. The trip was amazing.” Bud and Gayle Harris
Private charter | May 2023
“Everything was as splendid as the ship’s name.” Geoff and Sue Crowley
Kyles and the Isles | 2022