Highland Hotel 5 Day Scenic Train Journey
First Day
Travel north, towards Glasgow and Loch Lomondside continuing through Glencoe, Rannoch Moor to Fort William. Arrive at the Highland Hotel in time for dinner.
Enjoy a scenic train ride on the Kyle of Lochalsh Railway Line
Regarded as one of the world’s most magnificent diesel railway journeys, this day trip will take you from Dingwall to the Kyle of Lochalsh near the Isle of Skye. The magnificent line was begun in 1870 and passes through craggy highland scenery. It took 27 years to complete with 29 hand built bridges, but the result is spectacular and has opened up some of the most dramatic natural landscapes in the country. - Please note the train journey may be in reverse order.
A visit to the Loch Ness Centre
Discover the history of Loch Ness from the ice age to the third millennium in a seven room, themed, automated walk through. Explore the history of the loch and the many mysteries and explorations that have surrounded its past. Learn about the rumours, the hoaxes and the truths and discover what may really live in Loch Ness. Using a highly effective mixture of animations, lasers and special effects, visitors can experience the history of the monster by exploring Scotland’s geological past and folklore. Find out what has been discovered and what research has been done and view some of the actual equipment used to explore and navigate the Loch.
Mallaig, Sunart, Moidart & a short crossing on the Corran Ferry
Enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery that Scotland has to offer as you travel North on the famous 'Road to the Isles'. Visit the pretty fishing port of Mallaig, the wild landscape of Moidart and the historic mining village of Strontian. Explore some of the most rugged and remote coastlines of the West Coast with its misty islands, castles and wildlife before returning via the Corran Ferry.
Last Day
Return home.
Highland Hotel, Fort William
A grand Victorian hotel with open fires and wooden panelling, sympathetically modernised to provide comfort and class.
- Comfortable, well furnished en-suite bedrooms with tea making facilities, TV and radio
- Lounge bar
- Function room with nightly entertainment
- Reception seating area with open fire lit during the winter months
- Lift service to most bedrooms
Highland Hotel, Fort William
A grand Victorian hotel with open fires and wooden panelling, sympathetically modernised to provide comfort and class.
- Comfortable, well furnished en-suite bedrooms with tea making facilities, TV and radio
- Lounge bar
- Function room with nightly entertainment
- Reception seating area with open fire lit during the winter months
- Lift service to most bedrooms
- Saturday, August 10, 2024
- What’s Included: hotel stay, daily excursions, breakfast and dinner, luxury coach travel and nightly entertainment.
- £488 Per Person
Pickup Points & Times
| Pickup Point | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Stranraer | Bus Stop at Harbour rear to Tesco, DG9 7EE | 8.30AM |
| Girvan | Girvan Harbour, The Bus Stop at the Former Public Swimming Pool, KA26 9AG | 9.15AM |
| Maybole | Bus Stop, Opposite Old Post Office, High Street, KA19 7AA | 9.30AM |
| Ayr | The back of the Railway Station, KA7 3AU | 10.45AM |
| Prestwick | Bus Stop Outside Vitos Italian, Main Street, KA9 1PA | 11.00AM |
| Troon | Bus Stop, Under Railway Bridge, St Meddans Street, KA10 6NL | 11.15AM |
| Irvine | Bus Stop at Buzz Bingo, Townhead, KA12 0BH | 11.30AM |