Queen of Scots 2027

Duration

8 Days

Departure Dates

4th June 2027, 16th July 2027, 24th September 2027

Prices from

£2,459 Per person

Experience a truly magical circular tour of the Scottish Highlands discovering some of the most stunning scenery and landscapes. Enjoy spectacular rail journeys including the magnificent Jacobite Steam Train and the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway plus Scotland's "Great Railway Journey of the World". Cruise to the Isles of Mull and Iona, indulge in a whisky distillery tasting, and enjoy free time to explore the picturesque city of Inverness.

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DEPARTS

Friday 4 June 2027

Friday 16 July 2027

Friday 24 September 2027

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Journey by train on the stunning West Highland Line
Steam on the famous "Harry Potter" Jacobite train to Mallaig
See the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument at the head of Loch Shiel
Cross the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct
Take a cruise on Loch Katrine aboard the 'Lady of the Lake'
Indulge in a tour and tasting at a local whisky distillery
Explore the beautiful Isles of Mull & Iona
Steam on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway
Visit the remarkable Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens
Experience the "Great Railway Journey of the World" to Kyle of Lochalsh
Enjoy free time to explore Inverness, the capital of the Highlands

Also included in your Tour Fare:

7 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch
Services of experienced Tour Manager

DAY 1

For those on our rail inclusive package, we travel by train to Glasgow where we meet the Tour Manager before our first Great Railway Journey along the West Highland Line along the shores of the Clyde and past Loch Lomond to Crianlarich where our hotel, for three nights, is the Crianlarich Hotel, just a short walk from the train station.

DAY 2

Today, we transfer by coach to Fort William to begin our adventure aboard the magnificent Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig journeying over the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct, capturing views of Bonnie Prince Charlie's monument, Loch Eilt, and Loch Shiel. There is time to explore the picturesque harbour town of Mallaig, with its majestic views across to the Isle of Skye, before we return to Fort William and board our coach back to the hotel in time for our evening meal.

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DAY 3

After breakfast today, we explore the Trossachs National Park and enjoy a cruise on Loch Katrine on board the 'Lady of the Lake', named after the famous poem by Sir Walter Scott. When we are back on dry land, we head to a local distillery for a tour and tasting of Scotland's biggest export - whisky - before returning to the hotel for our evening meal together.

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DAY 4

Today, a day of lochs, glens, and islands awaits as we travel by road to Oban where we cruise to the Isle of Mull and onto Iona with time to view Iona's famous abbey. On return to Oban, we have some free time before boarding our private coach to Inverness. We travel through the dramatic Great Glen alongside the serene Loch Ness to our hotel for the next four nights, The Palace Hotel & Spa, where we enjoy our evening meal together.

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DAY 5

Today, we spend the day at leisure to relax at the hotel or discover Inverness at your own pace. You may wish to make use of the hotel's spa facilities, explore the iconic castles of Inverness, visit the magnificent cathedral church, or take an excursion to spot the Loch Ness Monster. This evening, we reconvene at the hotel for our evening meal together.

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DAY 6

After breakfast this morning, we begin a wonderful circular trip commencing with a steam excursion on the preserved section of the Highland Line known as the Strathspey Steam Railway passing through woods and alongside the meandering River Spey on a nostalgic journey. We continue by coach to Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens, a remarkable Highland Estate where we can explore 500-years of history, acres of beautiful gardens, and riverside walks before continuing by road through fantastic Highland scenery to Inverness in time for our evening meal.

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DAY 7

Today, we take the amazing Kyle Line train, Scotland's original 'Great Railway Journey of the World', coast-to-coast through stunning scenery and across mountain plateau. Look out for wild deer, eagles, and the palm trees of Plockton Village, before dramatic sea vistas are revealed as we arrive at Kyle of Lochalsh. Here, we enjoy a light lunch in the renowned Kyle Hotel, overlooking the Isle of Skye, before retracing our steps to Inverness for our final evening meal together.

B, L, D

DAY 8

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Inverness and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

Crianlarich Hotel, Crianlarich

Set in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, the family-run Crianlarich Hotel offers award-winning dining in the Highland Lounge serving fresh, delicious cuisine, and a cosy bar. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness

Nestled on the banks of the River Ness, opposite Inverness Castle, the Palace Hotel & Spa offers an elegant bar and restaurant, a relaxing lounge, and a superb leisure club with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and gymnasium. The individually styled bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region	First*	Standard
London: Out - Euston, Rtn - Kings Cross	£2,959	£2,739
Greater London	£2,995	£2,759
South of England	£3,055	£2,795
East Anglia	£3,059	£2,799
South West	£3,219	£2,899
Heart of England	£3,055	£2,795
Midlands	£2,959	£2,735
Yorkshire	£2,889	£2,705
North East	£2,799	£2,655
North West	£2,899	£2,689
South Wales	£3,099	£2,819
North Wales	£3,005	£2,755
Scotland	£2,579	£2,535
Join & Leave at Hotels	£2,479
July Departure Supplement	£130
Single Traveller Supplement	£800
Deposit	£250
£20 discount for National Railcard Holders

*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.

7 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 lunch

Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)

Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described

All excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Tour Manager

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Crianlarich Hotel, Crianlarich

Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness

Jacobite Steam Train

Loch Katrine

Visit Isle of Mull & Iona

Visit Inverness

Strathspey Railway

Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens

Kyle of Lochalsh

Glenfinnan Monument ©Shutterstock

Mallaig ©Shutterstock

Loch Katrine ©Shutterstock

Lady of the Lake ©Loch Katrine

Oban ©Shutterstock

Isle of Mull ©Shutterstock

Isle of Iona ©Shutterstock

Inverness ©Shutterstock

Inverness Castle ©Shutterstock

Loch Ness ©Shutterstock

Strathspey Railway ©Shutterstock

Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens ©Shutterstock

Kyle Line Railway ©Shutterstock

ScotRail on Kyle Line ©ScotRail

Kyle of Lochalsh ©Shutterstock

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