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Experience a truly magical circular tour of the Scottish Highlands discovering some of the most stunning scenery and landscapes. Enjoy spectacular rail journeys including the magnificent Jacobite Steam Train and the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway plus Scotland’s “Great Railway Journey of the World”. Cruise to the Isles of Mull and Iona, indulge in a whisky distillery tasting, and enjoy free time to explore the beautiful cities of Edinburgh and Inverness.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Explore the beautiful city of Edinburgh ★ Journey by train on the stunning West Highland Line ★ Take a cruise on Loch Katrine aboard the ‘Lady of the Lake’ ★ Indulge in a tour and tasting at a local whisky distillery ★ Steam on the famous “Harry Potter” Jacobite train to Mallaig ★ See the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument at the head of Loch Shiel ★ Cross the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct ★ Take in the lovely scenery through the Great Glen alongside Loch Ness ★ Experience the “Great Railway Journey of the World” to Kyle of Lochalsh ★ Steam on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway ★ Visit the remarkable Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens ★ Enjoy free time to explore Inverness Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 8 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager DAY 1 Journey from your home station to Edinburgh and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Mercure Haymarket Hotel, our base for this evening. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 After breakfast this morning, we enjoy time at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Edinburgh , stroll along the historic Royal mile or visit the imposing castle, maybe try some retail therapy along the world renowned Princes Street. We reconvene at our hotel this afternoon and transfer to the station to begin our journey via Glasgow to Crianlarich and our hotel for the next three nights is the Crianlarich Hotel, just a short walk from the train station, where we enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 3 Today, a day of lochs, glens, and islands awaits as we take a spectacular Great Railway Journey on the western branch of the West Highland Line to Oban where we cruise to the Isle of Mull and onto Iona

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Edinburgh Castle

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with time to view Iona’s famous abbey. On return to Oban, we have some free time before making the rail journey back to our hotel in Crianlarich in time for our evening meal. (B,D) DAY 4 After breakfast today, we explore the Trossachs National Park and enjoy a cruise on Loch Katrine on board the ‘Lady of the Lake’, named after the famous poem by Sir Walter Scott. When we are back on dry land, we head to a local distillery for a tour and

tasting of Scotland’s biggest export – whisky – before returning to the hotel for our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 5 Today, we transfer to Fort William to continue our adventure aboard the magnificent Jacobite Steam Train* to Mallaig journeying over the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct, capturing views of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s monument, Loch Eilt, and Loch Shiel. There is time to explore the picturesque harbour town of

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