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Discover the wild charm of the Outer Hebrides and the Scottish Highlands on this culture-packed eight-day tour.
Journey through Scotland's stunning landscapes, as historic castles, fishing villages and breathtaking natural beauty set the scene. Explore Edinburgh, witness the wonder of modern engineering at the Falkirk Wheel, and experience one of the world's most beautiful train journeys aboard the Jacobite steam train.
From the iconic Callanish Standing Stones on Lewis to the Old Man of Storr on Skye, visit Scotland's most popular landmarks while uncovering hidden gems along the way.
Unforgettable Experiences
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Itinerary
Your Highland and Hebridean experience begins today as you meet the Tour Manager in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. After checking in to your hotel, you're at leisure to start discovering the city.
The hotel's central location makes it the perfect base for exploring everything Edinburgh has to offer. You could wander the Old Town and see the majestic castle or sip on a dram of whisky while listening to live music at one of the traditional pubs. The city's remarkable architecture, rich culture and timeless history are ready for you to discover.
This evening, we enjoy our first dinner together at a local restaurant.
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Hotels
More information on the different trains that are used on this tour.
Arguably one of the world's great railway journeys, the Jacobite steam train sets off from Fort William under the watchful gaze of the UK's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Travelling through stunning scenery on the northwestern reaches of the West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig, the 42-mile route heads westwards along the northern shore of Loch Eil, with dramatic landscapes never far from view. Crossing the 21 arches of the curved Glenfinnan Viaduct - famed for its appearance in the Harry Potter films - the route heads into breathtaking Highland wilderness, providing great views of Loch Eilt, before crossing more viaducts as the tracks follow the Road to the Isles to the small port town of Mallaig on the coast.
Providing the entirety of mainland Scotland with transport links, Abello Scotrail is a fantastic commuter service that means even the farthest reaches of this wild and wonderful country is easily accessible. Running since 1983 under a variety of operators, this service has numerous lines, including one that stretches from the tip, Thurso, down to Edinburgh.
Also known as 'the Iron Road to the Isles', a journey on the West Highland Line is an epic rail adventure that takes passengers through some of the world's most beautiful and dramatic landscapes. In fact the line has twice been voted the world's best rail journey by readers of Wanderlust magazine.
Reviews
4.2 / 5 · 53 reviews
Neil Taylor
Submitted 25/Sep
Interesting, well run holiday trip.
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Jane Raybould
Submitted 2/Sep
A truly unforgettable experience! I enjoyed the trip with my granddaughter and it was wonderful spending time with her while seeing Scottish wonders in the Highlands and Islands. Out tour guide was first class and everything went smoothly from start to finish. I would definitely do it again ……
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Jason Schmidt
Submitted 29/Aug
Amazing trip with amazing sights. Most hotels were perfect, but a few needed some upkeep such as Alexandra in Fort Williams. I would recommend going on this vacation to anyone.
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Nicola
Submitted 29/Aug
Well organised trip with very interesting things to see. Good hotels. Great tour manager.
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JoAnna McDonnell
Submitted 28/Aug
Our tour manager made the difference between a really good tour and a fabulous one. He kept us all on track, addressed a major and a minor emergency with knowledgeable calm and purpose, and kept us informed of what to expect and where to be at every step of the way. I'm sure it helped that we had excellent weather.
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Les Wilsher
Submitted 28/Aug
what a great holiday would like to thank Trevor our host for make it interesting time would recommend this holiday to anybody
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Discover the beauty and hidden gems on our doorstep. Whether you long to explore historic castles, stroll along windswept beaches, or sample traditional delicacies, the British Isles has endless possibilities for exploration.