2023 Tour code: OHS23
About the tour
Soak up the natural majesty of some of Scotland's most scenic spots. We visit the idyllic Outer Hebrides and the dramatic Highlands, journeying through spectacular Scottish scenery on the famous West Highland Line.
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Itinerary
We meet at our hotel in Glasgow, a city of striking architecture, both historic and contemporary. After checking in, there's some free time to start exploring ahead of a group dinner.
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4.1 / 5 · 115 reviews
C T
Submitted 27 Sep 2022
We would have marked this trip higher but for one of the advertised highlights of the tour, one of the Great Rail Journeys of the world, the Rail trip from Fort William to Mallaig did not take place. The famous train trip was not listed at all on tour notes given to us by our tour leader on the first evening of our trip despite being part of the advertised itinerary. No real explanation was given why were taken by coach to Mallaig for the ferry instead of the train trip. The tour manger said she thought Scotrail had cancelled the train, but I checked, and it was booked to run as normal. We were looking forward to this world class rail journey including the trip over the Glenfinnan Viaduct with its Harry Potter connections. I must admit that day seemed to turn in to 'Great Coach Journeys of the World' rather the Great Train Journeys. I email the company on return and received an automated reply that one of the team would get back to me within 28 days. No reply as yet. (Not so good customer care.) We have used this company before without problem. Putting the above to one side We enjoyed the rest of trip throughout, first class tour manager, guides and drivers. Cannot fault the hotels or food.
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J Baldry
Submitted 22 Sep 2022
Good trip but some long days. Hotels, food and Tour Manager good. Very disappointed not told until in Glasgow rail trip from Fort William to Mallaig cancelled and replaced with coach journey. Apart from that we enjoyed the holiday.
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Steve Squires
Submitted 22 Sep 2022
Very busy and some amazing sights seen and enjoyed. Be prepared for a couple of long days and some great photo opportunities. Although the hotels were rated 4 stars they all had plus and minuses. I was thinking of a highlight and to be honest there was so many, you will experience all your senses and feelings on this holiday. Our tour manager was very helpful and engaging
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D Ashworth
Submitted 22 Sep 2022
Very interesting but tiring holiday. Felt that the trip over to the Isle of Skye and three hours at Eilean Donan Castle was unnecessary, it made the day extremely long, from Breakfast at 6.45 to arriving in Stornoway at 21.30 and then coach to the hotel. The hotel Indigo was poor, lighting in the rooms made it impossible to read or do any close work,also the choice of menu (one being bangers and mash) something I would not entertain at home and certainly not expect in a first class hotel. On a plus point the party was superb and Liz the Tour Manager was wonderful, she was very hardworking and nothing was too much trouble. I would certainly wish to do another holiday with her 'in charge'
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Neil
Submitted 22 Sep 2022
Overall an excellent trip except for ludicrous bar prices in the Fort William and Inverness Hotels
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Maggie Evely
Submitted 20 Sep 2022
I enjoyed the experience. Good company on this tour.
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