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Scotland by train

Train holidays to Scotland

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Highlands by Caledonian Sleeper

Head to the Highlands for a taste of historic cities and outdoor adventure, before boarding the Caledonian sleeper train service home from Fort William to London.

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Scotland holidays by train

  • The Cairngorms National Park

    Inverness, Kingussie, Aviemore

    Scotland’s Cairngorms are home to some of the UK’s biggest granite mountains, shrouded in pines and brooding moorland. Keep a look out for rare wildlife like red deer and golden eagles.

  • Spend a few nights in lively Glasgow before staying in the seaside town of Oban, the perfect base to explore the many surrounding islands.

  • Scottish cities and the Isle of Skye

    Inverness, Portree, Isle of Skye, Oban, Fort William, Glasgow

    Immerse yourself in nature on this trip to coastal villages, historic cities and highland hubs, surrounded by spectacular landscapes.

  • Isle of Skye

    Inverness, Portree, Isle of Skye, Fort William, Edinburgh

    Soak up arts, culture and awesome scenery on this adventure through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye, and onto vibrant cities of the east coast.

  • East Highlands

    Inverness, Pitlochry, Grantown-on-Spey

    Visit the Cairngorms and Speyside, the spiritual home of whisky in Scotland. A dram of single malt is the perfect end to a day's walking.

  • Cities, lochs and hills

    Inverness, Perth, Edinburgh, Pitlochry

    Immerse yourself in nature on this trip to traditional towns, historic cities and highland hubs, surrounded by spectacular landscapes.

Short breaks in Scotland

  • A break in Ballater

    Aberdeen, Ballater

    Pausing in Aberdeen, spend three nights in Royal Deeside in the Victorian village of Ballater. Hire a bike or grab your walking boots and discover the grassy mountains.

  • Settle down for the night as you’re whisked away to Inverness. Enjoy riverside strolls, boat trips on the famous Loch Ness and discover crumbling castles, charming bookshops and cosy pubs.

West Highland Line

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Experience a feast of wild Highland landscapes as you skirt Loch Lomond, snake through Rannoch Moor and cross the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct on this one-of-a-kind Scotland holiday by train.

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