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Romantic Railways & Lochs of Scotland
Travel around the spectacular Scottish Highlands in style, taking in picturesque views at every turn! This tour includes scenic rail journeys on the fabulous Kyle Line and on the Strathspey Steam Railway, as well as a cruise on the famous Loch Ness. We also get a glimpse of life in the Highlands from the 1700s to the 1950s at the superb open-air Highland Folk Museum.
View Dates & BookExplore the stunning Scottish Highlands in style! This unforgettable tour takes you on scenic rail journeys aboard the Kyle Line & Strathspey Steam Railway, plus a serene cruise on Loch Ness. Immerse yourself in Highland history with a visit to the Highland Folk Museum, showcasing life from the 1700s to the 1950s.
Included:
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1 night half board at Holiday Inn Dumfries
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4 nights half board at the Highlander Hotel
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1 night half board at the Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel
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Tea/Coffee after dinner every night
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Glass of wine with dinner on night 2
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Entertainment on 2 nights
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Single Rail Journey on the Kyle Line
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50 minute Loch Ness Cruise
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Entrance to Urquhart Castle
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Return Rail Journey on the Strathspey Railway
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Visit to Highland Folk Museum
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All Coach Travel
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Free Door-to-Door Service
Day 1 - Sunday
We travel to Dumfries for our overnight stay. With tea/coffee on arrival at the hotel, we check in and freshen up before dinner
DDay 2 - Monday
We make our way to our main stay hotel in Newtonmore. Enjoy a glass of wine with dinner this evening.
B, DDay 3- Tuesday
Today we enjoy a one-way scenic train journey on the spectacular Kyle Line from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh. The Scotrail train travels through the spectacular scenery of the Highlands in the shadows of mountains and forests, beside bright lochs and wide-open moors, as we head for the final stretch towards the Kyle of Lochalsh, which offers beautiful views of Skye. We have time to do a spot of sightseeing on the island before returning to the hotel by coach, passing the famous Eilean Donan Castle and the stunning views at Loch Cluanie. Dinner at the hotel, followed by tea/coffee.
B, DDay 4 - Wednesday
This morning, we embark on a scenic journey to Loch Ness. We attempt to track down the world’s shyest monster on a 50-minute cruise of legendary Loch Ness, departing from Fort Augustus on the southern shores. Brimming with history and monster tales, the real stars of the loch are its castles, monuments and scenery. Afterwards we head up the west side of Loch Ness to visit Urquhart Castle, which occupies a scenic spot on a headland overlooking the famous loch. Urquhart was passed back and forth during the Scottish Wars of Independence, raided several times, abandoned and deliberately blown up. We return to the hotel with time to freshen up before dinner.
B, DDay 5 - Thursday
After breakfast we head off for a return journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway from Aviemore to Broomhill, taking in glorious views of heather-clad moors, Caledonian forest and the Spey River. Upon return to Aviemore we have some free time to explore this popular Cairngorms resort, famous for its winter sports and hill-walking, before heading south to step back in time at the open-air Highland Folk Museum. Here, we experience life in the Highlands from the 1700s to the 1950s, exploring 35 historical buildings as we discover how people lived, worked, went to school and enjoyed their leisure time. Returning to the hotel for dinner this evening, followed by tea/coffee
B, DDay 6 - Friday
We check out of our main hotel and move on to our next base for our last night, the Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel. Welcomed with tea/coffee on arrival.
B, DDay 7 - Saturday 7th
We depart our hotel this morning and continue our journey home, with suitable comfort stops on route.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Holiday Inn Dumfries
Nestled within 100 acres of the picturesque Crichton Estate, offering cosy en-suite bedrooms equipped with a HD TV, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
Highlander Hotel
Located on the outskirts of the town of Newtonmore in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, the Highlander Hotel offers friendly service and quality food. The hotel consists of two separate buildings opposite each other, one housing the public areas and one housing the bedrooms, with external access between the two. All 80 well decorated bedrooms are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. They also have walk in showers. There is a spacious, informal restaurant, a relaxing regional style bar, a very comfortable lounge and an outside seating area.
Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel
This 4 star hotel is situated in its own well-kept grounds with views across to the Derbyshire Dales. The bedrooms are spacious, comfortable and well-appointed, with a hair dryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift and plenty of ground floor rooms. There is also an indoor pool.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Bluebell Hill Commuter St | Bluebell Hill Commuter Stop CAR PARK CLOSED * * NO PARKING** |
| Brompton Farm Road | Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road |
| Chatham Pembroke Court | Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches |
| Chattenden Bus Stop | Main Road - by Jet Garage |
| Gillingham Watling Street | Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street |
| Hoo Co-op | Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road |
| Hoo Marina | Hoo Marina Bus Stop |
| Rainham Manor Farm | Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road |
| Rainham Mark, Caldew Av | Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop |
| Rochester Casinos | Rochester Opposite Casinos Bus Stop |
| Strood Passmores | Strood Passmores Bus Stop |
| Wainscott Co-op | Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane |
| Wainscott Hollywood Ln | Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts |
| Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop | Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets |
