
Scenic Scottish Railways
From $845
Summary
The north of Scotland is blessed with some wonderfully scenic railway lines. The challenge of building railways through some of the most difficult terrain in the British Isles was taken up by the great engineers of the Victorian age. Their legacy is in the sweeping curves and majestic viaducts of the single-track lines which cross wild moors and lonely glens and continue to provide important links to the north and west Highlands. Using scheduled diesel train services, we will travel northwards to Wick, following the coast as far as Helmsdale before sweeping inland through the wild and empty country of Sutherland and Caithness, and westwards to Kyle of Lochalsh, by Strath Bran and Strath Carron to the shores of Loch Alsh. We have the added attraction of steam haulage for our two other journeys. The ‘Jacobite’ ensures that the haunting sound of a steam whistle continues to echo around Glenfinnan, as the train crosses ‘Concrete Bob’ McAlpine’s magnificent viaduct on its way from Fort William to Mallaig. At Aviemore we take the train to Boat of Garten on the preserved Strathspey Line, which provides an authentic taste of the Golden Age of rail travel in the Highlands.
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Departure Points
Location | Depart | Return |
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Glasgow
North Hanover St |
08:30 | 21:30 |
Edinburgh
Marriott Hotel, Glasgow Rd |
09:45 | 20:15 |
Dunfermline
Halbeath P&R |
10:15 | 20:00 |
Kinross
Moto Services, M90 |
10:30 | 19:45 |
Perth
Broxden P&R |
10:45 | 19:30 |
The following pick-ups will be served by feeder coach or taxi and passengers will join/leave the main coach in Perth (subject to minimum numbers):
- Dundee (Discovery Point) Departure: 10:00 Return: 20:00
Please note pick-ups are subject to minimum numbers and all timings are approximate and may be changed. They will be confirmed when the joining instructions are sent out, approximately ten days prior to departure.
Tour dates & prices
Included in your cost:
- Accommodation
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
- Meals - as per the itinerary
Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Return Date | Guided by | Price | Deposit | Single supplement | Availability |
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July 27 2021 | BSSR210727 | July 27 2021 (Tuesday) | July 30 2021 (Friday) | Alastair Walker | $870 (ex. flights) |
$130 | $125 | Book Now |
September 24 2021 | BSSR210924 | September 24 2021 (Friday) | September 27 2021 (Monday) | $845 (ex. flights) |
$130 | $125 | Book Now | |
October 8 2021 | BSSR211008 | October 8 2021 (Friday) | October 11 2021 (Monday) | Alastair Walker | $805 (ex. flights) |
$130 | $125 | Book Now |