Railtrail Annual Brochure 2024

St Clements Church, Isle of Harris

HOTELS Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow A contemporary hotel ideally located just opposite from the Central Railway Station. The modern bedrooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a stylish restaurant and bar. The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William Situated in the heart of Fort William close to the railway station, this traditional 3-star Victorian hotel offers comfortable bedrooms with TV and radio, telephone, and hospitality tray. The hotel has a homely bar with an open fire and a spacious restaurant offering locally sourced dishes. Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula A comfortable 3-star hotel located on the South Island of Benbecula in a pleasant countryside location and just a short stroll from a tranquil beach where rare birds and wildlife can be seen. The bedrooms have a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a traditional restaurant and bar. We depart the Hebrides this morning by ferry from Stornoway to Ullapool before our spectacular journey through to Inverness . We have a little free time in Inverness before boarding our train to Stirling , journeying through the glorious Cairngorms . We stay at the Stirling Highland Hotel for one night, located close to the railway station. (B,D) DAY 8 We bid farewell to Stirling as we make our way homeward. (B) DAY 6 Today we explore Lewis which is the most northerly island of the Hebrides and the largest island of the Outer Hebrides. Lewis has a history that goes back thousands of years and ancient stone circles and standing stones can be found everywhere. We learn about the dramatic landscape of Lewis on a full day tour in the company of our island guide, including the impressive standing stones of Callanish , a traditional thatched blackhouse settlement, and the ancient broch at Carloway , one of Scotland’s best preserved defensive structures dating back 2,000 years. (B,D) DAY 7 © Shutterstock © Shutterstock © Shutterstock Callanish Stones, Isle of Lewis

of Life’. From here, enjoy the short ferry crossing to the Isle of Barra which is considered by many to be the most beautiful little island in Britain. Its tranquil beaches, distinctive culture where Gaelic is widely spoken, and ancient history make any visit to Barra a memorable one. A packed lunch is included today. Time allowing, we can venture across the causeway to stunning Vatersay, the most southerly inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. (B,L,D) DAY 5 This morning we depart our hotel for our onward journey to North Uist via the Benbecula causeway. North Uist is a relatively flat island covered with peat bogs, low hills, and lochans. More than half the land is covered by water, making North Uist a birdwatcher’s paradise. We take the morning ferry to the Isle of Harris and Lewis , a rugged landscape of moorland, deep-sea lochs, mountains, and a proud history. A packed lunch is included today, and we meet with an expert local guide to explore Harris before continuing northwards. We pass numerous unspoilt, white sandy beaches and some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery in the Western Isles to Lewis before we arrive at the capital Stornoway and our hotel for the next two nights. (B,L,D)

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Caberfeidh Hotel, Stornoway Considered the best hotel in Stornoway, this comfortable 4-star hotel is situated in the heart of Lewis’ capital. The bedrooms are equipped with a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.The hotel has a bar and restaurant serving local produce and seafood. Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling Just a short walk from Stirling Castle is the historic 4-star Highland Hotel. The hotel’s Scholars restaurant offers quality locally sourced food, and the comfortable bar is the perfect place to enjoy a wee dram! The leisure club, including swimming pool, is a great place to relax. Built in the 19th century as the city’s High School, this characterful building still houses a working observatory in its roof. *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. 7 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal plus 2 packed lunches 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 Scotland £2089 £20 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £2019 Single Room Supplement £300

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

Stirling Castle

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