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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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Scotland holidays by train

  • 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.

  • Spend a few nights in the lively city Glasgow before staying in the seaside town of Oban, the perfect base to explore the many surrounding islands like Mull, Iona, Seil, Kerrera, Luing (and more).

  • Isle of Skye

    Inverness, Portree, Isle of Skye, Fort William, Edinburgh

    Soak up Highland landscapes, culture, arts and otherworldly scenery on this adventure through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye, and onto vibrant cities of the east coast.

  • Scotland's cities

    Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth, Edinburgh, Dundee, Stirling, Glasgow

    Visit seven of Scotland's cities for art, culture, heritage and castles. Spend your time exploring the historic streets of each, wandering museums and sampling the best Scottish restaurants (or pubs).

  • East Highlands

    Inverness, Pitlochry, Grantown-on-Spey

    Spend some time in Edinburgh before heading into 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

  • Beneath the shadow of Castle Rock, Edinburgh remains one of the UK’s most historic cities, with both its old and new towns declared UNESCO heritage sites in 1995.

  • 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.

  • 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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How long does it take?

Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!

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