Great Rail Journey's through the Heart of 'Bonnie' Scotland

HIGHLIGHTS: The Kyle Line - Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, Strathspey Steam Railway, West Highland Railway, Aviemore, Highland Folk Museum

Through the glens and passes, by the shimmering lochs and amongst the foothills of soaring peaks, every journey through the Scottish Highlands brings memories to last a lifetime. Our holiday, based in the Highlands, on the edge of the Grampian Mountains, features the very best rail journeys through these vast and wondrous landscapes. From the spectacular Kyle Line to the famous West Highland Railway, simply sit back, relax and enjoy the magical scenery as it passes you by.

**Please note it is a condition of travel with Grand UK, for all passengers to hold valid travel insurance for the duration of their tour.**Itinerary
YOUR ITINERARY

SUNDAY: From local joining points we head north to our overnight hotel.

MONDAY: Today we drive further north through border country and deep into the heart of the Scottish Highlands to reach our hotel, nestled in the heart of the Highlands.

TUESDAY: A great start to our Scottish rail journeys today as we drive to Inverness and join the scheduled service along the spectacular Kyle Line - with cameras at the ready, sit back and enjoy an enchanting two and a half hour journey as we wind our way across the North West Highlands. Re-joining our coach at the Kyle of Lochalsh, we return through scenic Glen Shiel and via the tranquil shores of Loch Lochy and Loch Laggan.

WEDNESDAY: A short drive takes us to the Highland Folk Museum, Britain's first open air museum with collections reflecting life in Scotland from the 1700s to the mid 1900s. Moving on to Aviemore for some free time we conclude the day with a journey on the Strathspey Railway through the Spey Valley countryside.

THURSDAY: One of the many highlights of our holiday today as we head west to enjoy a ride on the West Highland Railway on one of the most scenic journeys of the world and an unforgettable experience. You can look forward to 'steaming' past the much photographed viaduct at Glenfinnan, the beautiful scenery that surrounds Loch Shiel and Loch Morar as well as enjoying visits to Fort William and Mallaig - the 'Gateway to Skye'.

FRIDAY: Leaving the Highlands behind we head towards border country and onwards to our overnight stop.

SATURDAY: Today we journey south at the end of a truly great journey through Scotland.

Escorted Travel
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.


We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


They are simply the best in the business.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday. They are simply the best in the business.

We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


Everything Included:

- Free local joining points
- Collect Coach Miles
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement
- Excursions / itinerary as stated
- Admission fees and entertainment if stated
- Complete luggage handling
- Price-Back Insurance Offer


Your Pick Up Points
Joining Your Grand UK Coach Holiday
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier, please refer to our Pick-ups section below for more details.
The Tour Ref below indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.

Pick-Up Information
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.
The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.






Traveling from Departure Area A: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M11, at junction 15A.





Traveling from Departure Area B: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services, M40, junction 2.Duke of Gordon
With origins in the 18th Century and once visited by Queen Victoria, the Duke of Gordon Hotel is located in the centre of the village of Kingussie, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

Hotel Facilities
★★★ (Visit Scotland)
- Restaurant, bar, snack bar
- En-suite bedrooms
- Lift

Hotels
• Duke of Gordon Hotel (Kingussie) - View Information