Castles and Wildlife of Scotland

We meet at London Euston and board the only overnight service between London and Scotland, the famous Caledonian Sleeper Train. Settling into our bunk cabins, we arrive into Glasgow on Day 2, where we join the Scot rail service to Inverness, enjoying breakfast on board.

Following a breakfast served on the train we arrive at Inverness station, we're met by a coach that transports us to the quayside for a magical dolphin spotting cruise along the Moray Firth. After an hour or so at sea, hopefully spent admiring pods of energetic cetaceans, we continue by coach further into the Highlands. Making our way to Tulloch Castle, our unique accommodation for the next two nights, on arrival, we receive a warm welcome as well as a talk and guided tour of this historic property.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We visit Eilean Donan Castle, our day starting with a journey from Inverness on the acclaimed Kyle Line, one of Scotland's most scenic railways. One notable stop en route is Achanalt, where the marshlands surrounding Loch Achanalt provide a habitat for rare and interesting plant and bird species. We disembark the train and transfer to Eilean Donan Castle, perched atop a tiny island at the confluence of Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh. Originally built in the 13th century, the fortress was destroyed 400 years later during the Jacobite rebellions and we learn about the castle's fascinating past during a guided tour.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We travel by coach to Alladale Wilderness Reserve. Along the way we stop at Dunrobin Castle, a turreted stately home set in rolling landscaped gardens. We continue to Alladale, a 23,000-acre Highland retreat. Surrounded by rugged terrain, woodland dells and heather-tinged valleys, Alladale offers remote, rural experiences amidst breathtaking landscapes. We enjoy welcome tea and cakes followed by a walk around the lodge and into Glen Alladale. Later, we enjoy a real treat, dinner cooked by our own private chef using ingredients grown on site and who specialises in traditional Scottish cuisine with a twist.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We're collected from the main lodge by expert rangers to embark on a 4x4 adventure through the winding valleys and craggy peaks to get up close and personal with the native wildlife. Watch out for red deer roaming the lush terrain, eagles catching a ride on the thermal currents above us and any number of the plants and animals that are part of Alladale's rewilding projects. We return to the lodge for an opportunity to tour the brand-new aquaponics garden, an innovative approach to sustainable food production that has a limited environmental impact, with the vegetables grown this way being used in the lodge kitchens.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following a leisurely morning, to perhaps unwind in Alladale's cosy surroundings or head back into the wild for a short walk, we make the trip to Culloden Battlefield. This atmospheric site is where the 1746 Battle of Culloden - the last major battle fought on British soil - took place. We visit the battlefield site as well as the visitor centre, which features interactive exhibitions and Jacobean artefacts, before making our way back to Inverness. Here, we board the Caledonian Sleeper Train once again for the return journey to London.

• Breakfast

Disembarking at Euston station after our overnight journey, our holiday draws to a close and you're free to make your way home.

• Breakfast