Tour itinerary
We’ll leave Edinburgh bright and early and head northwards, passing ancient Stirling, where you’ll get a great view of the magnificent castle and monument to Sir William Wallace, the real Braveheart!
After a break for refreshments, our ascent of the Black Mount will afford beautiful views of Loch Tulla before we reach Rannoch Moor. This barren wilderness extends for some 50 square miles and is one of the most desolate and unspoilt areas in Europe.
Haunting Glen Coe is known as the “Glen of Weeping”. In 1692 40 of the resident MacDonald clan were massacred in cold blood by the Campbells for not forswearing the Jacobite cause. It is said that you can still hear their cries! We’ll make a stop in this awe-inspiring place so that you can marvel at the natural beauty of the glen for yourself.
In Fort William, you’ll board the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train for the greatest railway journey in the world. A highlight of the journey is crossing the magnificent 21-arched Victorian Glenfinnan Viaduct – recreating the scene in the Harry Potter movies where Harry and his friends cross the viaduct on the way to Hogwarts.
The train will stop at Glenfinnan station to give you time to stretch your legs, and, if you wish, visit the West Highland Railway Museum located in the restored station building.
On arrival in the fishing village of Mallaig, you’ll have a chance to explore and perhaps enjoy some fresh, locally caught seafood. On a clear day, you’ll be able to look across to the magical Isle of Skye. After lunch, it’s time to board your coach again for a scenic tour along the Road to the Isles back to Fort William.
We’ll drive through scenic Glen Spean and into the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. After descending through the Grampian Mountains, we’ll make a stop in the delightful Victorian spa-town of Pitlochry.
The last part of our journey will take us towards Perth and through the Kingdom of Fife. As we cross the Firth of Forth you’ll get amazing views of the iconic Forth Rail Bridge, now a UNESCO heritage site.
It’s a short drive into Edinburgh and, sadly, the end of our incredible Highland adventure.
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