Britain is an island made for railway journeys. As a long standing emblem of Britain’s powerful industrial past the railway has endured, and despite the 1963 Beeching Report, or ‘Beeching’s Axe’ - has in the last decade entered a new renaissance.

Discover the stunning environs of Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands with one of our Tour Managers as he recounts his exciting visit to the home of Nessie.

Make the most of train holidays to Scotland - visit the Orkney Islands. Nestled between two oceans, the culture and landscape of Orkney is breath-taking.

All rail holidays in Scotland should include the Jacobite Steam Train. These days the train is most famous for its appearance as the Hogwarts Express.

Experience the beauty of Scotland in comfort on a Great Rail Journeys holiday. Visit Edinburgh and Glasgow, or perhaps the Highlands and rugged islands.