
Take in some of the UK’s finest scenery on this Scottish Highland Railways journey. Enjoy a ride on the West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig, another from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh and an evocative steam-powered adventure on the wonderful Strathspey Steam Railway.
Highland Rail Tour Highlights
- Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle – one of the ‘Great Railway Journeys of the World’
- Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway
- Cross the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct on the 42-mile journey from Fort William to Mallaig
- Visit the famous Highland resort of Aviemore
Price Includes
- Four nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at either the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore or the Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge
- Return flights from your chosen airport to Edinburgh
- Comfortable coach travel and transfers in Scotland
- Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager
Single supplements apply. Subject to availability
Itinerary
Day One: Fly to Scotland
Fly into Edinburgh and meet your Tour Manager before transferring to your hotel. Check in and then enjoy a couple of hours free to relax or explore the nearby riverside walks, before taking dinner at your hotel.
Day Two: Included rail travel from Inverness
Board your first train in Inverness, bound for Kyle of Lochalsh. Rolling out of the station to begin its scenic journey, the train hugs the edge of the Beauly Firth. Take in the views of the ‘Black Isle’ before we come to Dingwall, and then head west and ascend through the starkly beautiful northern Highlands. We’ll pass the Torridon Hills before descending towards the jaw-dropping beauty of Loch Carron.
Day Three: Included Strathspey steam rail journey
The air is filled with the evocative smells of steam rail, today, as the Strathspey Steam Railway passes through pristine Highland scenery on its nine-and-a-half-mile journey to Aviemore. Once here you’re free to explore or join us on an optional excursion on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway. This funicular, the UK’s longest, is renowned for offering stunning views on clear days. N.B. The Cairngorm Mountain Railway is closed for maintenance throughout June. On all departures in June therefore, you will visit the open air Highland Folk Museum where you will get a real insight into the living and working conditions of the Highlands in the past
Day Four: Included West Highland rail journey
Our last rail journey takes us along a 42-mile stretch of the West Highland Line to Mallaig. Cross the Glenfinnan viaduct’s 21 arches, look out towards the wind-swept Isle of Skye and pass the white sands of Morar. At Mallaig, the day’s destination, explore the heritage centre and walk the Mallaig Circuit to make the most of its spectacular views out over Mallaig harbour and across Loch Nevis to Knoydart.
Day Five: Travel to Edinburgh and fly home
Join the coach as you transfer back to Edinburgh for your homeward flight. If time allows, you may be able to explore some of this historic city prior to departure.
Scottish Highland Railways
FROM £579.00
Departing From
- Belfast International
- Birminghamn
- Bristol
- East Midlands
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
- London Luton
- London Stansted
- Manchester
- Norwich
- Southampton
Departure dates
- 11th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 3rd May 2021
- 4th May 2021
- 5th May 2021
- 8th May 2021
- 9th May 2021
- 10th May 2021
- 14th May 2021
- 15th May 2021
- 19th May 2021
- 20th May 2021
- 24th May 2021
- 29th May 2021
- 30th May 2021
- 1st June 2021
- 2nd June 2021
- 6th June 2021
- 7th June 2021
- 11th June 2021
- 14th June 2021
- 20th June 2021
- 21st June 2021
- 25th June 2021
- 26th June 2021
- 27th June 2021
- 3rd July 2021
- 4th July 2021
- 9th July 2021
- 16th July 2021
- 19th July 2021
- 23rd July 2021
- 27th July 2021
- 5th August 2021
- 20th August 2021
- 29th August 2021
- 30th August 2021
- 3rd September 2021
- 4th September 2021
- 11th September 2021
- 12th September 2021
- 14th September 2021
- 18th September 2021
- 22nd September 2021
- 25th September 2021
- 26th September 2021
- 27th September 2021
- 28th September 2021
- 30th September 2021
- 4th October 2021
- 5th October 2021
- 7th October 2021
- 10th October 2021
- 11th October 2021
- 12th October 2021
- 13th October 2021
- 14th October 2021
- 15th October 2021
- 17th October 2021
- 18th October 2021