Railtrail New Year Brochure UK

H ebridean I slands D iscovery

NEW I T I NERARY

8 DAYS

Island hop from Skye to Uist and from Harris to Lewis on this magical 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 pause on your journey home in beautiful Speyside on a grand tour of the Highlands and Hebrides.

DEPARTS

Saturdays 27 April, 22 June & 28 September 2019

HOTELS Ben Doran Hotel, Tyndrum A hotel conveniently situated for Tyndrum’s stations and our excursion to Oban. Dark Island, Benbecula Spectacularly located amidst cornfields, leading to miles of golden sands. Caberfeidh, Stornoway Considered the best hotel in Stornoway, the restaurant specialises in locally produced and sourced cuisine. Dunollie Hotel, Isle of Skye Set by the waterside of Broadford Bay on the Isle of Skye and in the foothills that lead to the mighty Cuillin mountains. Please note that the September departure stays at the King’s Arms Hotel in Kyleakin. Craiglynne Hotel, Grantown on Spey Set within its own grounds and less than five minutes’ walk into the town centre, a traditional Highland hotel surrounded by mountain scenery.

Fares From £1149

★ ★ Visit Oban and its famous distillery ★ ★ The romantic ‘rail route to the Isles’ ★ ★ Naturalist’s paradise of birds & wildlife of the BBC TV series “Islands on the Edge” ★ ★ Discover Hebrides ancient history spanning back 5000 years

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ ★ Uists’ white shell beaches & freshwater lochs ★ ★ Sample the traditional island lifestyle ★ ★ Magnificent Highlands scenery, Ullapool to Speyside ★ ★ Soar up Cairngorm on the famous funicular

★ ★ Cruise betwixt the Isles amidst dream-like seascapes; look out for whales, dolphins & sea eagles ★ ★ Both branches of the West Highland Railway journey – one of the best in the world

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

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