With sparkling lochs, breathtaking mountain scenery, impressive castles, and Royal connections, Scotland is a complete holiday destination with plenty of must-see sights, so don't miss out!
View Dates & BookJoin us on a holiday like no other in spectacular Scotland. All aboard the most remarkable railway journey in the world, the Jacobite Steam Railway, before exploring the majesty of Balmoral Castle, the beloved Highland home of the Royal Family. With sparkling lochs, breathtaking mountain scenery, impressive castles, and royal connections, Scotland is a complete holiday destination with plenty of must-see sights, so don't miss out!
INCLUDES
Return coach travel
4 nights half board
Return journeys on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway & Jacobite Steam Railway
Admission into Balmoral Castle, including grounds, gardens & exhibitions
Excursions to Grantown-on-Spey & Aviemore
Free time in Carrbridge & Mallaig
Day 1
After boarding our coach, we travel up to our hotel in the Scottish Highlands.
DDay 2
Today's first visit is to the beautiful Balmoral Castle. Initially purchased by Prince Albert as a gift for Queen Victoria, Balmoral Castle has long been the Royal Family's much-loved Scottish residence. Explore the vast castle grounds, formal gardens, and exhibitions before taking in the extravagant ballroom. We return to our hotel for an afternoon of leisure, where you can relax and enjoy the hotel's riverside location next to Old Packhorse Bridge, the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands.
B, DDay 3
Explore the villages of the spectacular Cairngorms National Park, starting with a leisurely morning in Carrbridge. Our afternoon excursions see us travel to Grantown-on-Spey and Aviemore, surrounded by towering mountains, sparkling lochs, and dense forests. We also include a breathtaking trip on the Cairngorm Mountain Railway, Scotland's only funicular railway and the highest in the UK, reaching the Ptarmigan building over a kilometre above sea level.
B, DDay 4
After breakfast, we board the Jacobite Steam Railway to Mallaig, known as the 'Greatest Railway Journey in the World'. This section of the West Highland Line crosses the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct with panoramic views across Loch Shiel below; the famous Hogwarts Express also took this journey in the Harry Potter films too. Our journey takes us to Mallaig, a remote but busy fishing port home to stunning scenery and lots of fresh fish and chips. We will make the return journey by train later.
B, DDay 5
Filled with stunning memories, we travel home.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Established over three hundred years ago, the hotel has been run by the Watt family for the past four decades. It has been extensively refurbished and extended to provide modern accommodation while retaining its character.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
This hotel does not have a lift, but ground floor rooms are available on request, subject to availability.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
Beeston | Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
Mansfield | Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN |
Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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