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H ebridean I slands D iscovery

Escape from it all as you island hop from Skye to Uist and from Harris to Lewis on this magical Railtrail tour of the Hebridean islands. Every day is different as each sublime, rugged and breathtaking landscape unfolds before you.Arrive in style on the stunning West Highland line and finish the tour by passing through the magnificent Cairngorms.

DAY 1 We spend our first night in Glasgow at the contemporary Radisson Blu Hotel ideally located close to Glasgow Central railway station. Spend time admiring Glasgow’s Charles Rennie Mackintosh architecture or explore the city using the ‘Clockwork Orange’ Glasgow’s underground system before our first dinner together this evening. (D) DAY 2 This morning we journey nor th on the stunning West Highland Line , admiring the watery landscapes of the Station toTour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Cruise betwixt the Isles amidst dream-like seascapes; look out for whales, dolphins & sea eagles ★ Both branches of theWest Highland Railway journey – one of the best in the world ★ The romantic ‘rail route to the Isles’ ★ Visit the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland ★ Naturalist’s paradise of birds & wildlife ★ Discover Hebrides ancient history spanning back 5000 years ★ Uists’ white shell beaches & freshwater lochs ★ Sample the traditional island lifestyle ★ Magnificent Highlands scenery, Ullapool to Inverness and through the Cairngorms to Stirling Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening plus one lunch ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home

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Gearrannan BlackhouseVillage - Isle of Lewis

Fir th of Clyde and Gareloch. With scenery becoming ever more dramatic, we trundle beside Loch Long and skir t the ‘bonnie banks’ of Loch Lomond before climbing into the western Highlands. At Crianlarich, we continue nor thwards, over Rannoch Moor and across ‘Harry Potter’ famed Glenfinnan Viaduct where the Highlander Monument stands before reaching Mallaig on the Atlantic coastline. Stroll around this small town and harbour before boarding our ferry to the Isle of Skye and then transferring onwards to our hotel for the next two nights. (B,D) DAY 3 Today we take a scenic tour of the Isle of Skye , the largest island in the Inner Hebrides. We travel to the nor th west of the island with views over the famous Cuillin Hills to visit Dunvegan Castle , the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland. In the

afternoon we journey back south to the island’s capital Portree and enjoy free time to explore the pretty harbour. (B,D) DAY 4 We travel the shores of Loch Snizor t to Uig for our ferry cruise to Nor th Uist. Our journey to Benbecula takes us past numerous lochans and beautiful beaches before we arrive at our hotel the Dark Island, for a relaxing evening in a tranquil location. (B,D) DAY 5 Today we cruise to the Isle of Harris and Lewis, a rugged landscape of moorland, deep-sea lochs, mountains, and a proud history. With an expert local guide , we explore Harris and enjoy lunch in a local hotel before continuing nor thwards to Lewis and the capital Stornoway to our hotel for two nights. (B,L,D)

North Uist Croft House

Dunvegan Castle

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