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Inverness

The base for many of our Scotland tours, Inverness lies at the north end of the Great Glen where the River Ness flows into the Moray Firth on the country's east coast. Known as 'the capital of the Highlands', Inverness has been a focal point for all travel, trade and communication through the Highlands for hundreds of years. Believed to have been founded by King David in the 12th century, it is known that successive forts and castles were built in the area at about that time. Yet these were either destroyed by fire or razed to the ground during one of the many conflicts that affected and involved Inverness. The red sandstone castle that stands proudly on the River Ness was built during the 1830s, following a significant period of economic boom in Inverness and the surrounding region. Inverness Castle was designed to house the town courts and administrative buildings.

Exploring historic Inverness
In 1822 the Caledonian Canal was created, and during the latter part of the 19th century the railways began to arrive in Inverness. Links then connected the town with Perth, Aberdeen, Kyle of Lochalsh, Wick and Thurso - lines which remain operational to this day - and the town began to expand rapidly as the Highlands' major transport hub. Today, Inverness is a thriving city with a bustling, modern centre and a multitude of attractions.

As well as the castle, there is the grand St Andrew's Cathedral, which dates back to 1869. The bell still chimes on the hour. There is also the Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, which tells the fascinating story of the Highlands through a range of impressive exhibits. The best way to get acquainted with the city is by taking a stroll along the river, as many of Inverness' charms are apparent here.

4 results matching: Escorted Rail Tours to Inverness

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Highland Adventure
Last-Minute Savings
4.2 stars(176 reviews)
2023JulAugSepOct
5 days from
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  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsInverness
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Edinburgh, Highlands & Islands
4.3 stars(390 reviews)
2023JulAugSepOct
9 days from
£1,795 pp
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  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh
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A Scottish Christmas
Small Group
4.4 stars(20 reviews)
2023Dec
7 days from
£1,595 pp
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  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh
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Grand Tour of the UK
4.6 stars(7 reviews)
2023Sep
12 days from
£2,495 pp
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  • DestinationEngland, Scotland
  • Starts / EndsLondon
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Our customers love our Inverness tours
Grand Tour of the UK
22/May
S Burke
5 stars
“What made the tour spectacular was Tracey our tour manager. The hotels, tour guides, trips and the schedules were a lot of fun! Great trip
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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands
1/Jun
E Adlington
4 stars
“An enjoyable tour of a beautiful area. This would have been 5 star but the pace was quite rushed and there were a lot of long coach journeys. Unfortunately there were late changes to the hotels and I only had one night out of eight as originally booked. The biggest change was to move from the Royal Mile at the centre of Edinburgh to Haymarket a mile and a half away. I was only informed of the changes when I received the receipt for my final payment. I have travelled many times with GRJ and not had any problems before but the lack of communication and substitution of inferior hotels have made me reluctant to book again.
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Highland Adventure
30/May
J Dormon
4 stars
“The holiday was very enjoyable, the hotel was comfortable, the staff pleasant and helpful. The flight of stone steps leading to the hotel entrance was challenging for elderly visitors with luggage. Our friendly tour manager Atha was a mine of information and useful tips and kept us on track. Visits to the Commando Memorial, Eileen Donan Castle and the Culloden Battlefield Tour were well worthwhile. It was disappointing that we did not have enough time in Mallaig and no time in Fort William due to the railway timetable. There was more coach travel than expected but Scotland’s countryside bright with gorse and broom and costal scenic views were beautiful.
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A Scottish Christmas
9/Jan
Miss A Holgate
4 stars
“The first time I have done Christmas away in the Uk. It was good and the scenery in Scotland is lovely. The hotel was very busy, as expected, and mealtimes were drawn out affairs, lasting 2hours.
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