Special Experiences: Trains & Seaplanes
Itinerary LYC -1: Round Scotland by train, from GBP 769 per person for 7 nights
In these eco-aware times, many holidaymakers long to abandon the car, however grappling with Scottish train timetables and ferry charts is not for the faint-hearted. We have designed this holiday especially for ‘car-less’ travellers who want to experience authentic Scotland independently.
Day One - The West Highland Line
Your journey starts by train from Glasgow by travelling the scenic West Highland line from Glasgow passing by Loch Lomond and over Rannoch Moor to reach Spean Bridge in the Highlands and a cosy family run small hotel.
Day Two - Over the sea to Skye
Today travel first class on the Jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig, over the famous Glenfinnan viaduct and through some more stunning highland scenery, before reaching the ferry port. Next travel by ferry over the sea to southern Skye, where a local taxi will whisk you the short journey to reach your white-washed hotel deep in the heart of the Gaelic community of this part of the island.
Day Three - the Isle of Skye
A day to relax and explore the village and local area - on foot or local bus.
Day Four - to Inverness
Another taxi ride across the Skye bridge, then catch your next train, at Kyle of Lochalsh, for a majestic and dramatically picturesque trip to Inverness. You will stay in a 5 star guesthouse close to the centre.
Day Five
Time to explore the highland capital, perhaps taking a boat trip on nearby Loch Ness or tour to Culloden.
Day Six - To Perthshire
Continue south through the highlands to the popular tourist town of Pitlochry, then by taxi to the nearby village of Killiecrankie, where you will stay in a comfortable country hotel.
Day Seven
Time to explore the adjacent National Trust gorge, site of another famous battle, or visit nearby Blair Castle, with the adjacent House of Bruar - a mecca for Scottish souvenir shopping, or simply relax in comfortable country house surroundings.
Day Eight - to Edinburgh
Return to Pitlochry for your final train journey to Edinburgh - with options to extend your stay in the city.
Prices & Dates
This holiday can be arranged from April to October. Holidays from 18th May until 8th October 2010 include the Jacobite steam train. Outside these dates the same route can also be booked, but a standard train service operates to Mallaig.
The price is £769 per person April, £825 for May & June & October, £859 per person for July, August & September. Price is based on two adults sharing a double or twin room and includes 4 nights bed & breakfast, and 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in our hand-picked selection of small 3 and 4 star hotels. It includes rail, ferry and taxi travel as detailed above.
We would also be delighted to assist with hotel reservations in Glasgow and Edinburgh, from our selection of centrally located, high quality hotel and aparthotel options.
All touring holidays include a map of Scotland, suggestions on places to see and visit depending on your personal interests and our expertise to help you get the most from your holiday.
All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.
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All our holiday prices include a service charge of £8 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday.
We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value. All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.
Part of the journey on the Jacobite steam train
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