A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands

Scottish Highland Railways

Top Highlights

View of the Kyle Of Lochalsh with Scottish Highland mountains behind it

Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - a truly spectacular ride through the remote northern Highlands and alongside Loch Carron

Nmh Photographyscotland Glenfinnanviaduct

Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films, on a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig

Steam train heading towards camera on Strathspey Railway Highlands

Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery and alongside the River Spey

Eilean Donan Castle with people walking on the stone bridge walking towards it, and a mountain covered in trees behind it

View the magnificent Eilean Donan Castle

Itinerary

A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands

Further Highlights

Visit the famous Highland resort of Aviemore

Enjoy a photo stop at the legendary Loch Ness

Visit to Isle of Skye town of Kyleakin

Explore Mallaig, a charming fishing village at the very end of the West Highland Line

Marvel at the views from the Cairngorm Mountain

What The Price Includes

  • Four nights' dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at either the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore, or The Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
  • Rail trip from Inverness to Kyle
  • Strathspey steam rail journey to Aviemore
  • Return flights to Edinburgh or Inverness, with coach travel and transfers throughout
  • West Highland Line rail journey
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

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Departure pointDeparture datePrice (per person)Availability
Tour Only

September 2025 - November 2026

from £500 pp

47 dates available

Belfast City George Best

April 2026 - October 2026

from £955 pp

31 dates available

Birmingham

April 2026 - October 2026

from £839 pp

18 dates available

Bristol

September 2025 - October 2026

from £895 pp

24 dates available

London Gatwick

September 2025 - October 2026

from £845 pp

23 dates available

London Heathrow

September 2025 - November 2026

from £875 pp

46 dates available

London Luton

September 2025 - October 2026

from £819 pp

36 dates available

London Stansted

September 2025 - October 2026

from £805 pp

20 dates available

Manchester

September 2025 - November 2026

from £829 pp

14 dates available

Southampton

September 2025 - October 2026

from £1,049 pp

19 dates available

Accommodation

Highlander Hotel Facade
Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore Newtonmore, ScotlandWe're sure that you will be delighted with the friendly service and warm hospitality that are the hallmarks of a stay at the Highlander, which is always popular with Newmarket guests.
The Coylumbridge Hotel Aviemore 1
The Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore AviemoreEnclosed by Cairngorms National Park, this resort, backed by beautiful scenery, is an ideal base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.

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