Inverness-Shire Sail and Rail

Join us as we head to Nethy Bridge for our Inverness-Shire Sail and Rail tour. This wonderful panoramic tour takes you on a scenic journey of Inverness-shire and the Cairngorms by sail and rail. Take a nostalgic train journey through the Cairngorm National Park, as we take a twenty-mile round trip along part of the original Highland Railway mainline passing through moorland, woods and alongside the meandering River Spey, enjoying stunning Cairngorm Mountain scenery along the way. Cruise Canal & Loch, with castle views as you follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, experience a breathtaking journey that takes you along Thomas Telford’s famous Caledonian Canal and, across the legendary waters of Loch Ness. Marvel at the stunning scenery of the Great Glen, and panoramic views of Aldourie Castle, Bona Lighthouse and the spectacular Urquhart Castle. Step back in time as you experience life in the Highlands from 1700’s to the 1950’s as we explore the Highland Folk Museum. Take a unique and breath-taking trip on Scotland’s only funicular railway, the highest in the UK. Cameras at the ready! Don’t miss out on this attraction packed, breath-taking panoramic tour.Monday:
Depart from Leyland at 8am for our journey to Nethy Bridge in Scotland with a suitable lunch stop en-route.

Tuesday - Thursday

Full day tour - morning visit to the Highland Folk Museum, step back in time and experience life in the Highlands from 1700's to the 1950's, in the afternoon travel to the Cairngorms Mountain Railway to take a journey on the highest funicular railway in the UK, enjoy breath-taking mountain views from the viewing terrace

Full day Tour - Following breakfast we will be heading to Dochgarroch to board a boat cruise along the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness followed by free time in Inverness.

Half Day Tour - today we go back to a bygone era with a nostalgic steam train journey on the Strathspey Railway.

Friday:
Following breakfast we will depart from the hotel for our return journey, with a suitable stop en-route.The Nethybridge Hotel, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-Shire