Railtrail 2026 Main Brochure

Lord of the Glens Lord of the Glens is comfortable and welcoming providing a relaxed atmosphere with a classical and timeless style.The delicious cuisine on board makes use of local produce providing a hearty Scottish breakfast to begin the day, various lunches, and a 3-course banquet style evening meal served daily whilst the Sir Walter Scott lounge and bar, on the upper deck, provide for magnificent all-around panoramic views of the Highland scenery. Lord of the Glens has 26 comfortably appointed cabins offering en-suite facilities, eco-friendly toiletries, ample wardrobe space, a dressing table, hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and picture windows. Cabin Allocation We have Category 2 Cabins allocated as a minimum. We have a select number of Category 3 Cabins available for upgrade. These are the largest cabins on the vessel and all have large picture windows. DAY 7 After breakfast, we will visit Duart Castle which has dominated the view to the Sound of Mull and Loch Linnhe for over 700 years before sailing to our final destination of Oban , the seafood capital of the highlands. We enjoy a guided walk up to McCaig’s Tower (inspired by the Roman Colosseum) where we will enjoy spectacular views of the Hebrides. This evening, we berth in Oban overnight and enjoy our final evening meal aboard the Lord of the Glens. (B,L,D) DAY 8 After breakfast, we bid farewell to Oban and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys. (B)

8 Days from £3599

DEPARTS Tuesday 21 April 2026 Friday 16 October 2026

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DAY 1 Journey in First Class from your home station to Inverness and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Kingsmills Hotel for our overnight stay. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 This morning, we enjoy a leisurely breakfast and free time in Inverness before our private transfer takes us to embark on the Lord of the Glens , a luxurious vessel that embraces a classic and timeless style. After settling into our cabins, we enjoy a welcome reception and dinner whilst remaining berthed in the city. (B,D) DAY 3 After breakfast this morning, we visit Culloden , the infamous battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated and explore the ancient standing stones of Clava Cairns . We set sail this afternoon on the Caledonian Canal entering Loch Ness and passing the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle before ascending the impressive flight of locks that runs through the heart of the scenic and historic of Fort Augustus , where we remain overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 4 Today, we will continue along the canal through Loch Oich , ascending to 106 feet at Laggan Locks and onwards through picturesque Loch Lochy, before descending Neptune’s Staircase , a dramatic flight of eight interconnected locks. After lunch, we take the West Highland railway over the renowned viaduct to beautiful Glenfinnan , surrounded by mountains. Our overnight mooring is in Corpach . (B,L,D) DAY 5 Today we sail Loch Linnhe , passing mysterious lochs and islands until we reach our destination of Tobermory where brightly painted houses adorn the waterfront, and we enjoy free time to explore as we remain berthed overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 6 This morning, we sail to Craignure on Mull for a visit to the Isle of Iona , the last resting place of some 50 Scottish Kings and where St. Columba introduced Christianity to Scotland. We enjoy time to discover the restored medieval abbey, beautiful beaches, and fantastic wildlife before returning to the Lord of the Glens for our evening meal. (B,L,D)

ACTIVITY LEVEL

HIGHLIGHTS ★ Experience a stunning cruise aboard the luxurious, unique Lord of the Glens ★ Journey along the ‘Royal Route’ of the Caledonian Canal ★ Stunning Scottish hospitality, excellent cuisine, and attentive service ★ Soak up history at Culloden and Fort Augustus ★ Visit the impressive Neptune’s Staircase ★ Marvel at the Glenfinnan Viaduct ★ Take in the natural beauty of Mull and Iona ★ Explore the iconic Duart castle ★ Enjoy stunning scenery through the heart of the Highlands Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 7 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 5 lunches ★ Full Board accommodation on the cruise* ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ★ First Class rail throughout, where available *Not Included: Drinks, Gratuities, and Travel Insurance

FARE REGION FARES

FIRST* £4065 £4089 £4159 £4165 £4345 £4159 £4139 £4055 £3965 £4035 £4225 £4129 £3749 £3599

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

Scotland

Join & Leave at Hotels Category 2 Cabin Supplement Category 3 Cabin Supplement Single Traveller Supplement

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£500

Strictly on Request

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Deposit £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

HOTELS Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness Lord of the Glens

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