Many of us are growing increasingly aware of our impact on the planet, especially when it comes to holidays. So, it’s no surprise that tourists are considering their options for more responsible and sustainable travel. For fans of rail, there’s reason to celebrate as this increasingly popular mode of transport is coming out as the top choice for sustainable holidays.

While big corporations and governments need to be the ones leading the charge when it comes to implementing policy that could help stem the effects of climate change and create a fairer world for all, most of us want and to contribute in some way, and it can actually be easier to make a difference on holiday than in 'real life'.

Sustainability is an increasingly important topic. According to Euromonitor, two thirds (66.4%) of consumers globally now want to have a positive impact on the environment through their daily actions, and choosing a sustainable holiday by rail is a great way to incorporate eco-friendly activities into your leisure plans.

It's a sad reality that our world is changing. Amidst heart-wrenching pictures of starved polar bears and annual forest fires across California, Australia and beyond, we find ourselves at a turning point in the Earth's natural history.

Straddling the mighty River Ness and rubbing shoulders with world-famous Loch Ness, the vibrant Scottish city of Inverness has a whole lot to offer.

The Palace Hotel in Inverness has long been a customer favourite here at Great Rail Journeys. And really, what’s not to like?