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Scotland

Strikingly handsome cities, breathtakingly beautiful lochs and glens, noble malts, tranquil romantic isles, white sandy beaches and some of the world's best railway journeys - Scotland has it all!

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Orkney Explorer
From Only £1,189.00 Discover the peace, tranquility, and rich heritage of the beautiful island of Orkney, part of a wider grand tour visiting John O'Groats, historic Stirling and Edinburgh, Scotland's proud capital. Duration: 7 Days
3 dates available
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Queen of Scots
From Only £1,259.00 A truly magical circular tour of the Highlands of Scotland, also taking in the magnificent Isles of Mull and Iona, along with spectacular rail journeys, sensational scenery and steam train nostalgia. Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
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Hebridean Islands Discovery
From Only £1,275.00 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. Duration: 7 Days
22/06/2021 and
21/09/2021
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Summer Highlander
From Only £649.00 Enjoy a summer circular tour of the spectacular 'Great Railway Journeys of the Scottish Highlands'. You may have seen them on TV and now you too can experience some of the most stunningly beautiful scenery in Europe. This superb summer rail holiday offers a wealth of wonderful scenery from the comfort of your seat and includes two of the world's greatest railway journeys - the Kyle Line and the West Highland Line with the fabulous Jacobite steam train. Duration: 5 Days
22/06/2021
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Only £589.00 Build up a head of steam, uncovering Scotland's heritage from a different angle. Enjoy the Bo'ness & Kinneil Steam Railway, soar above the canals by boat on the remarkable Falkirk Wheel, cruise Loch Katrine and steam through the Highlands on the Strathspey Railway, this great Railtrail holiday that also features a distillery and a brewery tour. Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Romantic Highlander
From Only £839.00 A delightful Railtrail tour inspired by the BBC "Great Railway Journeys of the World" TV series which saw Michael Palin travelling through the spectacular Scottish Highlands to the Kyle of Lochalsh. Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Highland Adventure
From Only £549.00 The Highlands of Scotland are a joy to behold and in this great railway journey we combine the glorious West Highland rail route with the fabulous ‘Harry Potter’ Jacobite steam train, steaming over Glenfinnan Viaduct to Mallaig. Duration: 4 Days
09/08/2021 and
06/09/2021
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The Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Only £1,189.00 Discover the peace, tranquility and rich heritage of the beautiful islands of Orkney & Shetland on our mini-cruise to the northernmost reaches of the UK, part of a wider grand tour visiting John O'Groats, historic Stirling and Edinburgh, Scotland's proud capital. Duration: 7 Days
08/09/2021
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Only £2,339.00 Travel coast to coast from Land's End to John O'Groats, including many of Britain's great scenic rail journeys along the way. Explore England, Scotland & Wales on a one off, once in a lifetime, grand rail tour of mainland Britain! Duration: 12 Days
09/09/2021
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Highland Rail Voyager
From Only £415.00 This great value short break is a wonderful introduction to 'Bonnie Scotland'. Roam the glorious Highlands and discover one of the "Great Railway Journeys of the World". Relax as magnificent vistas glide past your window and the sensational views unfold. Enjoy free time to explore Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands and discover all fascinating attractions this ancient city has to offer. Duration: 4 Days
04/10/2021
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Golden Highlander
From Only £555.00 The Highlands of Scotland are arguably at their most glorious during the golden weeks of Autumn. This superb rail holiday offers a wealth of spectacular autumnal scenery out of your window, including two of the world's greatest railway journeys - the Kyle Line and the West Highland Line with the fabulous Jacobite steam train. Duration: 5 Days
05/10/2021 and
26/10/2021
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Steam, Rail & Ale in Scotland
From Only £665.00 Enjoy three superb Scottish railways with journeys on the Borders Railway, Bo'ness & Kinneil Steam Railway and Strathspey Steam Railway, plus a boat trip on the remarkable engineering masterpiece, the Falkirk Wheel, all combined with two breweries visits to discover the best of Scottish brewing. Duration: 5 Days
21/10/2021
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Scottish Festive, Steam and Sail
From Only £549.00 Our pre-Christmas Scottish tour is based in stunning Stirling and packed with festive cheer! We explore the wonderful Christmas markets in Edinburgh and Glasgow, enjoy a scenic cruise along the Firth of Forth, experience two great rail journeys and sample a wee dram at the Dalwhinnie Distillery! Duration: 5 Days
25/11/2021
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Festive Highlands More Inclusive
From Only £419.00 Our great value pre-Christmas Scottish tour stays at the Alexandra Hotel in Fort William and is packed with fantastic included attractions and stunning scenery! This winter warmer in the western Highlands includes excellent excursions, great rail journeys on the West Highland Line and Kyle Line, full board at the hotel and three drinks vouchers each evening, along with entertainment on one night. Duration: 5 Days
07/12/2021
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Spectacular Scotland at Christmas
From Only £1,019.00 The West Highland Line, the Kyle Line & the Cairngorms Line - experience a truly magical pre-Christmas circular rail tour of the Scottish Highlands in all their wintry glory, followed by a relaxing and homely Christmas in Stirling with all the trimmings and an excursion to the Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh. Duration: 8 Days
20/12/2021
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Scottish Highlands More Inclusive
From Only £439.00 Our great value winter and spring breaks based at the Alexandra Hotel in Fort William are packed with fantastic inclusions and stunning scenery! The popular tours explore the beautiful western Highlands and offer excellent excursions, great rail journeys on the West Highland Line and Kyle Line, full board at the hotel and three drinks vouchers each evening, along with entertainment on one night. Duration: 5 Days
15/02/2022 and
15/03/2022
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Springtime Highlander
From Only £475.00 A circular tour of the spectacular 'Great Railway Journeys of the Scottish Highlands'. You may have seen them on TV and now you too can experience some of the most stunningly beautiful scenery in Europe. A superb value Railtrail holiday. Duration: 5 Days
15/03/2022 and
29/03/2022
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Queen of Scots
From Only £1,099.00 A truly magical circular tour of the Highlands of Scotland, also taking in the magnificent Isles of Mull and Iona, along with spectacular rail journeys, sensational scenery, and steam train nostalgia. Duration: 8 Days
4 dates available
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Only £519.00 Build up a head of steam, uncovering Scotland's heritage from a different angle. Enjoy the Bo'ness & Kinneil Steam Railway, soar above the canals by boat on the remarkable Falkirk Wheel, cruise Loch Katrine and steam through the Highlands on the Strathspey Railway, this great railway holiday that also features a distillery and a brewery visit. Duration: 5 Days
4 dates available
View Tour Book Now
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Highland Adventure
From Only £459.00 The Highlands of Scotland are a joy to behold and our adventure filled short break combines the glorious West Highland rail route with the fabulous 'Harry Potter' Jacobite steam train, steaming over Glenfinnan Viaduct to Mallaig, plus a relaxing Loch Linnhe cruise, a scenic mountain gondola and a 'wee dram' at the Ben Nevis Distillery! Duration: 4 Days
3 dates available
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The Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Only £1,289.00 Discover the peace, tranquility and rich heritage of the beautiful islands of Orkney & Shetland on our mini-cruise to the northernmost reaches of the UK, part of a wider grand tour visiting John O'Groats, historic Stirling and Edinburgh, Scotland's proud capital. Duration: 7 Days
01/06/2022 and
07/09/2022
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Summer Highlander
From Only £699.00 Enjoy a summer circular tour of the spectacular 'Great Railway Journeys of the Scottish Highlands'. You may have seen them on TV and now you too can experience some of the most stunningly beautiful scenery in Europe. This superb summer rail holiday offers a wealth of wonderful landscapes from the comfort of your seat and includes two of the world's greatest railway journeys - the Kyle Line and the West Highland Line with the fabulous Jacobite steam train. Duration: 5 Days
14/06/2022
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Romantic Highlander
From Only £849.00 A delightful Railtrail tour inspired by the original BBC "Great Railway Journeys of the World" TV series which saw Sir Michael Palin travelling through the spectacular Scottish Highlands to the Kyle of Lochalsh. Our popular Romantic Highlander tour is based at one of Railtrail's best loved hotels and includes the fabulous Jacobite steam train. Duration: 5 Days
28/06/2022 and
27/09/2022
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Only £2,359.00 Travel coast to coast from Land's End to John O'Groats, including many of Britain's great scenic rail journeys along the way. Explore England, Scotland & Wales on a one off, once in a lifetime, grand rail tour of mainland Britain! Duration: 12 Days
08/09/2022
View Tour Book Now
<img src="lochshielautumn-shutterstock.jpeg" alt="Loch Shiel"/>
Golden Highlander
From Only £579.00 The Highlands of Scotland are arguably at their most glorious during the golden weeks of Autumn. This superb rail holiday offers a wealth of spectacular autumnal scenery out of your window, including two of the world's greatest railway journeys - the Kyle Line and the West Highland Line with the fabulous Jacobite steam train. Duration: 5 Days
18/10/2022
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UK & European Tours 2021

Award winning rail holidays in the UK and Europe, All departing in 2021

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The Big Five versus the Stoosbahn
From Price: £1,649.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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The Cream of Cornish Coasts & Country
From Price: £645.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Cotswolds & Swindon Steam Explorer
From Price: £459.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £595.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Dorset Coast & Isle of Wight Steam
From Price: £565.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Germany's Hanseatic Heritage
From Price: £1,049.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 15/07/2021
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The Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Price: £1,849.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2021
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Price: £2,339.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2021
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Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,275.00
Duration: 10 Days
3 dates available
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Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £2,295.00
Duration: 14 Days
Departure Date: 18/09/2021
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Hebridean Islands Discovery
From Price: £1,275.00
Duration: 7 Days
2 dates available
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Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Price: £565.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Harz Mountains Steam - the jewel of Germany
From Price: £1,125.00
Duration: 7 Days
3 dates available
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Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £609.00
Duration: 5 Days
4 dates available
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Jersey, Guernsey, Herm & Sark
From Price: £1,379.00
Duration: 9 Days
2 dates available
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Lake District & Cumbrian Mountains Explorer
From Price: £829.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 20/09/2021
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North Norfolk Coast, the Broads & Steam
From Price: £570.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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The Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £1,189.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2021
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Queen of Scots
From Price: £1,259.00
Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £519.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £589.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Steam & Sail in the Elegant English Riviera
From Price: £509.00
Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Roses Battle By Steam Plus Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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Switzerland's Steam-powered Six
From Price: £1,879.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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Swiss Mountain Steam
From Price: £1,895.00
Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
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Treasures of the Peak District
From Price: £529.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Wonderful Wales
From Price: £895.00
Duration: 6 Days
3 dates available
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