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GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS BOOK OF SCOTLAND NOW
HIGHLANDS, BOOK SKYE & LOCH NESS NOW
F F A A V V O O U U R R II T TE E
One of the world’s great railway journeys, the 84 mile round
trip on the Jacobite Steam Train (Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express!) takes you past Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis and deepest freshwater loch, Loch Morar. Also take a trip on the scenic Kyle Line and the Strathspey Steam Railway from Aviemore
ITINERARY
DAY 1 North to your overnight stop in Gretna Green DBB
DAY 2 Stunning scenery via Loch Lomond and onto Fort William for your 4-night stay DBB
DAY 3 – 5 At leisure with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
The Jacobite Steam Train A magnificent journey through the West Coast’s most spectacular scenery over the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct to the fishing village of Mallaig with free time before returning to Fort William
Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwall Train Journey Head west through dramatic scenery to join the Kyle Line from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwall. Enjoy the stunning views on the 2-hour ride and return by coach through the Highlands and along Loch Ness Strathspey Steam Railway and Aviemore Head to the stunning Cairngorms to depart by train from Aviemore to Broomhill (or ‘Glenbogle’ in the popular BBC series Monarch of the Glen). Travel over moorland, forest and by great sweeps of the River Spey
DAY 6 Through the Trossachs via Callander and the extraordinary Kelpies to overnight in the Newcastle area DBB
DAY 7 Head home today
F F A A V V O O U U R R II T TE E
The Scottish Highlands contain some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery – unspoilt wilderness, Loch Ness and the tranquil Isle of Skye with its velvet moors, jagged mountains and towering sea cliffs. This wonderful holiday is based in the Highland resort of Fort William which sits beneath mighty Ben Nevis on the shores of Loch Linnhe. A relaxing cruise on scenic Loch Ness is included
ITINERARY
DAY 1 North to your overnight stop in Cumbria DBB
DAY 2 To the Borders, Loch Lomond and through the Highland Glens onto Fort William for your 4-night stay DBB
DAY 3 – 5 At leisure with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Road to the Isles and the Isle of Skye Stop at Glenfinnan where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the standard in 1745 and continue to Mallaig for the panoramic crossing to Armadale on the Isle of Skye. Through the Misty Isle to Kyleakin and return over the Skye road bridge passed the iconic Eilean Donnan Castle
Loch Ness with Scenic Cruise Breathtaking vistas of Loch Ness on board a 50-minute cruise past Cherry Island and the striking Fort Augustus Abbey. Panoramic drive back to the hotel via the WW2 Commando Memorial and Thomas Telford’s amazing Neptune’s Staircase
DAY 6 Through the Trossachs via Callander and the extraordinary Kelpies to overnight in the Newcastle area DBB
DAY 7 Head home today
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Overnight hotels for 2 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage at main hotel Included excursions as stated Train journeys – return fare on the Jacobite Steam train, Kyle Line (Kyle of Lochalsh
– Dingwall) & Strathspey Steam Railway (Aviemore – Broomhill)
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Overnight hotels for 2 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage at main hotel Included excursions as stated
Loch Ness Cruise from Fort Augustus
Ferry crossing & visit to Skye En-route stop in Callander
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
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Call us on 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
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7 DAYS
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SCOTLAND
Please see hotel info below**
Please see hotel info below**
6 JUL 2025
£1039
14 SEPT 2025
£1019
29 JUN 2025
£1179
Single (limited)
£135
Insurance
£42
Single (limited)
£135
Insurance
£42
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**HOTEL IS FOR THE TWO TOURS ABOVE
ALEXANDRA HOTEL, FORT WILLIAM HHH
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Traditional hotel, centrally located in Fort William
Two restaurants, large bar & several lounges
Cosy rooms with hair dryer, TV & iron
Lift to all floors