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Trains

If trains are your passion, we now offer a choice of holidays with trains at their heart. For a short break with a difference, including a day trip by steam train on part of the famous West Highland Railway, see our unique holiday idea: West Highland Line Experience.

We also include the steam train in our West Highland Line to Skye short break, and you can even travel Round Scotland by train, a journey which, in season, includes a one way trip on the steam train from Fort William to Mallaig, and a further one way trip on the beautiful North Highland Line to Inverness.

New for 2012 we also offer a Premier Round Scotland by Train, including first class train travel, guided tours and staying in 4 & 5 star hotels

Our new Great Scottish Railways holiday combines the West & North Highland Lines with the smaller, but no less attractive Strathspey Steam Railway in the Cairngorms.

Then for that very special occasion, and undoubtedly the ultimate in train travel, why not treat your self to a short trip aboard the Royal Scotsman - an effortless and luxurious way to experience Scotland.

McKinlay Kidd holidays by train:

• Round Scotland by train - 7 nights, especially for those 'car less' travellers looking to experience the authentic Scotland independently. Includes the scenic West Highland Line & a first class trip on the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig.
• West Highland Line Experience - 2 nights, based near Fort William, including a day trip under steam on the Jacobite.
• Family Steam train & wildlife week – A 2 centre holiday designed especially for families & packed with the best childhood experiences Scotland has to offer. Includes wildlife adventure trips, time to discover ‘Balamory’, a gondola ride & Jacobite steam train trip. 6 nights.
• Great Scottish Railways - experience the very best of Scotland's railways, including the Jacobite, West & North Highland Lines and the Strathspey.
• Premier Round Scotland by Train - a new holiday staying in the very best accommodation, enjoying first class train travel and lots of added extras for a truly memorable holiday.
• The Royal Scotsman -The ultimate luxury travel experience by train. 3 nights on a fully inclusive basis.
• West Highland Line to Skye - a holiday taking in Wanderlust Magazine's 'Best Railway Journey in the World'. Travel first class by steam train before taking the ferry 'Over the Sea to Skye'

Seaplanes

The very latest and surely the ultimate way to see Scotland's lochs and glens. Indeed, the abundance of lochs and natural harbours in Scotland make the seaplane the natural choice for transportation.

Day trips are available from Glasgow and Loch Lomond, which we can plan into a tailormade holiday for you.

Alternatively we can arrange for day trips on a charter basis.

Prices start at around £110 per person, based on four sharing, for a 30 minute flight.