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PS Waverley
The Paddle Steamer Waverley provides cruises around the lochs and Isles of Scotland from April to October, and is a regular visitor to Blairmore Pier.
During July and August the Waverley visits Blairmore Pier each Wednesday afternoon and embarks on a short cruise up Loch Long.
Tickets can be bought in advance locally, on–line or can be bought on-board. For anyone wishing to advance book a cruise on the Waverley please call 0845 130 4647. There are cruises from Blairmore, and from Dunoon to Blairmore, Rothesay, Tighnabruaich, the Lochs and Carrick Castle, Brodick, Holy Isle and Pladda, Largs and Millport, during the summer months.
Ticket prices range from £6.95 to £28.95.
Tel: 0845 130 4647
Email: info@waverleyexcursions.co.uk
Web: www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
Benmore Botanic Gardens
Benmore Botanic gardens is located on the A815 and is about 3 miles from Blairmore, and set within beautiful mountainous scenery and is home to a myriad of flowering trees and shrubs. A regular bus service makes the return journey between Blairmore Pier and Benmore Gardens.
Benmore Botanic Garden
DUNOON
Argyll
PA23 8QU
Tel: 01369 706261
Email: benmore@rbge.org.uk
Web: www.rbge.org.uk
Opening Times
Open daily: 1st March - 31st October
Hours: March and October 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
April to September 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission
| Adults | £3.50 |
| Concessions | £3.00 |
| Children | £1.00 |
| Families (2 adults and upto 4 children) | £8.00 |
Group discounts available from 11 or more persons.
Guides tours every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 2.00 pm. Facilities available for the disabled. Free car and coach parking.
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