Train holidays to Scotland
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Highlands by Caledonian Sleeper
Board the Caledonian Sleeper from London to the Scottish Highlands, for a taste of historic cities and outdoor adventure along the West Highland Line.
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The Cairngorms National Park
Inverness, Kingussie, Aviemore
Scotland’s Cairngorms are home to some of the UK’s biggest granite mountains, shrouded in pines and brooding moorland. Keep a look out for rare wildlife like red deer and golden eagles.
Gateway to the Isles
Oban, Glasgow
Spend a few nights in lively Glasgow before staying in the seaside town of Oban, the perfect base to explore the many surrounding islands.
Isle of Skye
Inverness, Portree, Isle of Skye, Fort William, Edinburgh
Soak up arts, culture and awesome scenery on this adventure through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye, and onto vibrant cities of the east coast.
Scottish cities and the Isle of Skye
Inverness, Portree, Isle of Skye, Oban, Fort William, Glasgow
Immerse yourself in nature on this trip to coastal villages, historic cities and highland hubs, surrounded by spectacular landscapes.
East Highlands
Inverness, Pitlochry, Grantown-on-Spey
Visit the Cairngorms and Speyside, the spiritual home of whisky in Scotland. A dram of single malt is the perfect end to a day's walking.
Cities, lochs and hills
Inverness, Perth, Edinburgh, Pitlochry
Immerse yourself in nature on this trip to traditional towns, historic cities and highland hubs, surrounded by spectacular landscapes.
Short breaks in Scotland
A break in Ballater
Aberdeen, Ballater
Pausing in Aberdeen, spend three nights in Royal Deeside in the Victorian village of Ballater. Hire a bike or grab your walking boots and discover the grassy mountains.
Inverness by sleeper train
Inverness
Settle down for the night as you’re whisked away to Inverness. Enjoy riverside strolls, boat trips on the famous Loch Ness and discover crumbling castles, charming bookshops and cosy pubs.
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Visiting Scotland: a guide
Scotland has long captivated travellers, but what do you need to know before you visit? Read our guide to visiting Scotland covering where and when to go, things to see and do, and how to get around.
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Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!
