Scenic Scotland at Christmas 2025

Duration

8 Days

Departure Dates

20th December 2025

Prices from

£1,820 Per person

Experience a magical Christmas on this relaxing tour in scenic Scotland. Journey through picturesque countryside, explore vibrant cities, and visit the impressive Stirling Castle in all its festive glory. Indulge in a chocolate tasting with the Highland Chocolatier plus a wonderful Christmas Day lunch, mince pies, and festive cheers galore.

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8 days from £1,820

DEPARTS

Saturday 20 December 2025

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the vibrant cities of Glasgow and Stirling
Visit the impressive Stirling Castle
Delight in a tour and tasting at Stirling Distillery
Discover the picturesque town of Pitlochry
Indulge in a delicious, traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings
Enjoy an opportunity to attend the Christmas service at a local church
Celebrate with mulled wine and mince pies
Savour a chocolate tasting with the Highland Chocolatier

Also included in your Tour Fare:

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

DAY 1

Journey from your home station to Glasgow and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Voco Grand Central Hotel for our overnight stay. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together which will be held at the beautiful sister property of Kimpton Blythswood Square.

DAY 2

After a leisurely breakfast this morning, we journey by rail to Stirling and make our way to the Hotel Colessio for our two-night stay. After check-in, we will walk to the impressive Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's greatest castles and the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. We will explore the beautifully recreated exhibitions and stunning architecture and soak in the castle's rich history. This evening, we will reconvene at the hotel in time for our festive evening meal together.

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DAY 3

After breakfast this morning, we have free time to explore the city at our own pace before our afternoon visit to the wonderful Stirling Distillery. Housed in the historic 'Old Smiddy' building, this small family-run distillery specialises in creating hand-crafted gin and whisky and pride themselves in creating products steeped in the history of the surroundings and city of Stirling! We take a tour to learn the history, heritage, and art of this process, savouring a wee dram of our choice before returning to the hotel in time for our evening meal together.

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DAY 4

Today, we travel by rail to the charming town of Pitlochry and, on arrival, we check-in to the welcoming Fishers Hotel for our festive, four-night stay. We enjoy free time to relax by the crackling fires and admire the famous festive decorations before our evening meal together.

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DAY 5

This morning, we are free to explore this picture-postcard town, and we can enjoy a stroll along Main Street with its many attractive shops, bars, and tearooms before indulging in a festive afternoon tea. This evening, live entertainment follows our evening meal and there will be the option to attend local church services as Christmas Day approaches and, on our return to the hotel, we are treated to mulled wine and mince pies.

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DAY 6

Merry Christmas! After a leisurely breakfast with a bucks fizz, the morning is free to relax in the comfort and homely surroundings of our hotel before savouring a wonderful traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings. Afterwards, we can watch the King's Speech or a festive film and, this evening, a light buffet will be served followed by live entertainment.

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DAY 7

Today, we board our coach to the Atholl Arms Hotel for a fantastic chocolate tasting with the Highland Chocolatier where we will learn about the art of a world-class chocolatier. We will journey through the flavours, textures, skills, and craftsmanship of his chocolates and leave with a box of delicious chocolates as a memento of this unique experience. This afternoon is spent at leisure before reconvening at the hotel for our final evening meal together.

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DAY 8

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

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

Voco Grand Central, Glasgow

Perfected located beside Glasgow Central Station, the Voco Hotel offers an historic setting combined with modern elegance including a charming restaurant and a stylish bar serving show-stopping cocktails in a chic setting. The contemporary bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Hotel Colessio, Stirling

Ideally located in the heart of Stirling in a Victorian landmark, the boutique Hotel Colessio offers dining experiences in an award-winning restaurant and a contemporary bar serving a selection of cocktails, wines, and coffees. The stylish bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry

Situated in the heart of picturesque Pitlochry with the railway station conveniently accessible through the hotel gardens, the Fishers Hotel offers a bright, spacious restaurant, relaxing bars, elegant lounge areas, and an outside seating area in the lovely gardens. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region	First*	Standard
London: Out - Euston, Rtn - Kings Cross	£2,229	£2,035
Greater London	£2,249	£2,045
South of England	£2,305	£2,079
East Anglia	£2,315	£2,079
South West	£2,389	£2,145
Heart of England	£2,239	£2,045
Midlands	£2,169	£2,009
Yorkshire	£2,125	£1,995
North East	£2,045	£1,949
North West	£2,105	£1,975
South Wales	£2,269	£2,069
North Wales	£2,169	£2,009
Scotland	£1,945	£1,889
Join & Leave at Hotels	£1,835
Single Traveller Supplement	£300
Deposit	£185

*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.

£15 tour discount for holders of National Railcards

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

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 Railtrail Tour Manager

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Voco Grand Central, Glasgow

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Stirling Castle

Stirling Distillery

Highland Chocolatier

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Pitlochry Church ©Shutterstock

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