David Russell Apartments

What you get

The apartments are graded three-star self-catering and sleep up to ten, with each of the five double bedrooms having its own bathroom. Bedding, towels and Wi-Fi are included, and the shared kitchen and lounge give a group somewhere to cook and gather. Bed and breakfast rooms with a full Scottish or continental breakfast are also offered if you'd rather not cook. For a large family or a group of golfers, splitting one apartment can work out good value compared with several hotel rooms.

When you can stay

This is university accommodation, so it is only available to holidaymakers outside term. For 2027 the university is taking bookings for two summer windows: 19 June to 9 July and 20 July to 27 August. Self-catering stays have a three-night minimum. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out by 10am.

Location and access

The flats are on Buchanan Gardens on the western side of town, about 25 minutes' walk from the centre, and there is free car parking. The Botanic Garden and Balgove Larder are both close by. There is no lift and only a few ground-floor flats, so call ahead if stairs are an issue.

Highlights

• Five en suite double bedrooms per apartment
• Sleeps up to ten
• Bedding, towels and Wi-Fi included
• Free car parking
• B&B rooms also available

Good to know

• Open to visitors in summer only; 2027 dates are 19 June-9 July and 20 July-27 August.
• Three-night minimum for self-catering; check-in 3pm, check-out 10am.
• No lift and limited ground-floor flats; phone ahead if you need step-free access.
• About a 25-minute walk to the town centre.

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