Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

Isle of Iona

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Mallaig , with its majestic views across to the Isle of Skye, before we return to Fort William and board our private coach to Inverness. We travel through the dramatic Great Glen alongside the serene Loch Ness to our hotel for the next four nights,The Palace Hotel & Spa, where we enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 6 Today, we take the amazing Kyle Line train, Scotland’s original “Great Railway Journey of the World” , coast-to-coast through stunning scenery and across mountain plateau. Look out for wild deer, eagles, and the palm trees of Plockton Village, before dramatic sea vistas are revealed as we arrive at Kyle of Lochalsh. Here we enjoy a light lunch in the renowned Kyle Hotel, overlooking the Isle of Skye, before retracing our steps to Inverness. (B,L,D) DAY 7 After breakfast this morning, we begin a wonderful circular trip commencing with a steam* excursion on the preserved section of the Highland Line known as the Strathspey Steam Railway passing through woods and alongside the meandering River Spey on a nostalgic journey.We continue by coach to Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens , a remarkable Highland Estate where we can explore 500-years of history, acres of beautiful gardens, and riverside walks before continuing by road through fantastic Highland scenery to Inverness in time for our evening meal. (B,D) DAY 8 Today, we spend the day at leisure to relax at the hotel or discover Inverness at your own pace.You may wish to make use of the hotel’s spa facilities, explore the iconic castles of Inverness, visit the magnificent cathedral church, or take an excursion to spot the Loch Ness Monster.This evening, we reconvene at the hotel for our final evening meal together. (B,D)

Glenfinnan Monument

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9 DAYS

DAY 9 After breakfast, we bid farewell to Inverness and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys. (B) *We reserve the right to travel by heritage diesel train should the steam locomotive not be available / timetabled at the time of our visit.

DEPARTS Thursday 5 June 2025 Thursday 17 July 2025 Thursday 28 August 2025

FARES

ACTIVITY LEVEL

FARE REGION

FIRST* £2745 £2775 £2829 £2835 £2995 £2829 £2759 £2685 £2609 £2705 £2885 £2799 £2415

STANDARD

© North West South Wales North Wales Midlands Yorkshire North East East Anglia South West Heart of England London: Kings Cross Greater London South of England

£2555 £2575 £2605 £2605 £2705 £2599 £2559 £2525 £2479 £2515 £2635 £2575

Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens

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Scotland £2375 £35 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotel £2325 July Departure Supplement £220 August Departure Supplement £260 Single Room Supplement £960 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 8 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

HOTELS

Mercure Haymarket, Edinburgh Ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh, the Mercure Haymarket Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the old town, making it perfect to explore this historic city, and offers an elegant restaurant and bar, a comfortable lounge, and a fitness centre.The stylish bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, a seating area, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Crianlarich Hotel, Crianlarich

Set in the Scottish Highlands, the Crianlarich Hotel is a family-run hotel with an award-winning restaurant serving fresh, delicious cuisine, and a cosy bar.The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness Nestled on the banks of the River Ness, opposite Inverness Castle, the Palace Hotel & Spa offers an elegant bar and restaurant, relaxing lounge, and a superb leisure club with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and gymnasium.The individually styled bedrooms provide private bathrooms with a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Strathspey Railway

Book now – online at www.railtrail.co.uk or telephone: 01538 382323

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