Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

R omantic H ighlander

Enjoy a delightful tour of the spectacular Scottish Highlands based in the picturesque city of Inverness. Discover some of the most stunning scenery and landscapes from the comfort of your seat, steam on the magnificent Jacobite Steam Train across the fantastic Glenfinnan Viaduct, experience Scotland’s “Great Railway Journey of the World”, and journey on the nostalgic Strathspey Railway.

DAY 1 Journey from your home station to Inverness travelling along the spine of Scotland on the wonderfully picturesque High Line through Perth, Pitlochry, and over the Cairngorm Mountains. On arrival in Inverness, we will make our way to the Palace Hotel, our base for the next four nights.We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 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 the views of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s monument, Loch Eilt, and Loch Shiel. There is time to explore the picturesque harbour town of Mallaig , with its majestic views across to the Isle of Skye, before we retrace our steps to the hotel in time for our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 3 After breakfast this morning, we begin one of Scotland’s great rail journeys as we head into the Cairngorms, passing dense forests and wild moors, flanked by the Grampians, on our way to the mountain resort of Aviemore. Here we enjoy a return steam* excursion from Aviemore to Broomhill 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 with Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch and 1 light refreshment ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Marvel at spectacular Highlands Mountain scenery ★ 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 the fabulous Highland Line climbing through the Cairngorms ★ Steam on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway ★ Experience the “Great Railway Journey of the World” to Kyle of Lochalsh ★ Free time to explore Inverness, the capital of the Highlands

Fares From £1309

Inverness

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5 DAYS

DEPARTS

refreshments served on board.We return to Inverness by rail and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,LR,D) DAY 4 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 5 After breakfast, we bid farewell to Inverness and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys. (B)

Tuesday 24 June 2025 Tuesday 9 September 2025

FARES

ACTIVITY LEVEL

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

FIRST* £1619 £1645 £1679 £1699 £1799 £1679 £1635 £1565 £1515 £1599 £1735 £1675 £1449

STANDARD

£1489 £1495 £1519 £1525 £1595 £1515 £1489 £1459 £1429 £1459 £1549 £1505

*We reserve the right to travel by heritage diesel train should the steam locomotive not be available / timetabled at the time of our visit.

HOTEL 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. Scotland £1395 £20 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotel £1329 September Departure Supplement £50 Single Room Supplement £660 *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. 4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch and 1 light refreshment 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

Strathspey Railway

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Kyle of Lochalsh

Jacobite on Glenfinnan

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