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Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
7 Days
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From Only £1,159.00
Experience some of the world's most spectacular scenery as you enjoy journeys on four of Scotland's most famous railways.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
With elegant space-maximising interior design, our Optimum Experience vehicle offers incredible passenger comfort with a selection of fine tours and destinations to choose from. Our Optimum holiday packages include a wide range of excursions, events and admissions, accommodation in a minimum 3* hotel (unless otherwise stated) and, on all our European Holidays, a Skills Representative too! Why not also book our door-to-door service and make your next holiday stress-free?
We travel north into Scotland via a visit to Moffat, a vibrant town offering the warmest of Scottish welcomes, before reaching our hotel.
Today, we will travel to the historic port of Bo'ness on the Firth of Forth for a journey on the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway. On our ten-mile scenic journey to Manuel, you'll travel along the Forth Estuary, through woodlands, past waterfalls and over the Avon Viaduct. From here, our journey continues by coach into the Highlands and our hotel based near Fort William.
Today, we head north with a photo opportunity at Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most striking castles in Scotland and found perched atop a tiny island. We next follow in the footsteps of Michael Palin and embark on a railway journey on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line. This primarily single-track railway travels via breathtaking scenery from Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwall. After disembarking, our return by coach takes us along the shores of Loch Ness - keep your eyes peeled for Nessie!
Today we include a one-way journey on the Jacobite Steam Railway - voted one of the top 10 railway journeys in the world, this section of the West Highland Line crosses the 100ft-high Glenfinnan Viaduct used in the Harry Potter film sequences featuring the Hogwarts Express. We also have a drive along the famous 'Road to the Isles' for the opportunity opportunity to view the viaduct from a different angle, with a stop at the Glenfinnan Monument on the shores of Loch Shiel, built in tribute to those Highlanders who ‘fought and bled' in the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
Enjoy a leisurely start to your day before an included cruise on Loch Linnhe. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, from Atlantic Grey Seals and porpoises to eagles and a vast range of migratory birds, whilst entertaining live commentary from our skipper will keep you informed. The rest of the day will be at leisure to relax in the comfort of our hotel to enjoy the tranquillity of your surroundings. Alternatively, you can make your way by local transport into the town of Fort William at the foot of the Great Glen, well known as a gateway to Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles.
Today's journey takes us towards the magnificent Cairngorm Mountains and to Aviemore. All aboard the Strathspey Railway for a twenty-mile trip along a section of the original Highland Railway line! Winding along the river Spey, enjoy your journey through moorlands and wooded glens via the Boat of Garten and Broomhill. From here, we head to our final overnight hotel.
We make our homeward journey today.
With dramatic mountain views and a stunning loch-side setting, this family-run hotel offers attractive, individually decorated rooms and beautiful gardens. The charming, comfortable en suite rooms are individually decorated; many have panoramic views over the gardens to Loch Linnhe and the stunning scenery beyond. All rooms have satellite TV, radio, telephones, tea/coffee-making facilities, and hairdryers.
NB. There is no lift in this hotel and there are 20 steps to the 1st floor bedrooms.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Boasting stunning views of Loch Linnhe and a premium location just two miles from Fort William, the Caledonian Hotel is a perfect base for discovering the Scottish Highlands. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, tea and coffee maker and TV.
Hotel Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Lift
WiFi
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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