Railtrail New Year Brochure UK

L ord of the I sles

N E W T O U R

8 DAYS

We have resurrected one of Dave’s original tours, giving it a few tweaks here and there, to create a grand tour of Scotland. Combine the great railway journeys of the West Highland Line and the Kyle Line through the majestic Highlands with a hop across its islands. Eight days of memorable Caledonian contrasts.

DEPARTS Saturday 11 May & Thursday 26 September

HOTELS Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow A modern hotel perfectly situated across the road from Glasgow Central station. Grey Gull, Ardrishaig The Grey Gull Hotel was originally built in 1872 as a Hunting Lodge for the Poltalloch Estate. It sits in a prime location bordered by the historic Crinan Canal and Loch Gilp, close to where they both flow into Loch Fyne. Lochalsh Hotel (May) or Kings Arms (Sept) Convenient hotels in a region with very few accommodations suitable for touring groups, the Lochalsh sits in Kyle, overlooking the Isle of Skye, whereas the Kings Arms is in Kyleakin across the water on the island itself. Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey Set within its own grounds and close to the town centre, a traditional Highland hotel surrounded by mountain scenery.

Fares From £1245

★ ★ Sample a wee dram with whisky tours on Islay and Speyside ★ ★ Take the West Highland Line Fort William branch across Rannoch Moor ★ ★ Continue through great scenery to Mallaig ★ ★ Tour the mystical Isle of Skye and Dunvegan Castle

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ ★ Experience the magic of Railtrail’s original inspiration – the Kyle Line ★ ★ Stay in Grantown on Speyside ★ ★ Enjoy the Keith & Dufftown Railway ★ ★ Steam on the Strathspey Railway (September date) or soar up Cairngorm Mountain (May date)

★ ★ Sail to Arran, known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’ ★ ★ Take the ‘wee boat’ to Kintyre ★ ★ Stay on Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig ★ ★ Tour the beautiful island of Islay

Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk – for full tour details and fares, and to book online NOW

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