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Loch Ness, The Jacobite & Skye Guided Rail Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands on an unforgettable guided journey

Best Time To Go

23-Apr-2023 - Fully booked
11-Jun-2023 - Fully booked
02-Jul-2023 - Fully Booked
30-Jul-2023 - Limited availability
20-Aug-2023 - Limited Availability
10-Sep-2023 - Fully booked
08-Oct-2023 - Limited Availability
21-Apr-2024 - Open for booking
05-May-2024 - Open for booking
19-May-2024 - Open for booking
07-Jul-2024 - Open for booking
28-Jul-2024 - Open for booking
11-Aug-2024 - Open for booking
22-Sep-2024 - Open for booking
06-Oct-2024 - Open for booking

Why not...

add a few days beforehand to explore the vibrant city of Glasgow?

Prices From

£1995

No of Nights

6

Starts From

Glasgow

Finishes In

Edinburgh
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Discover the Scottish Highlands on an unforgettable guided journey

Loch Ness, The Jacobite & Skye Guided Rail Tour

Best Time To Go

23-Apr-2023 - Fully booked
11-Jun-2023 - Fully booked
02-Jul-2023 - Fully Booked
30-Jul-2023 - Limited availability
20-Aug-2023 - Limited Availability
10-Sep-2023 - Fully booked
08-Oct-2023 - Limited Availability
21-Apr-2024 - Open for booking
05-May-2024 - Open for booking
19-May-2024 - Open for booking
07-Jul-2024 - Open for booking
28-Jul-2024 - Open for booking
11-Aug-2024 - Open for booking
22-Sep-2024 - Open for booking
06-Oct-2024 - Open for booking

Why not...

add a few days beforehand to explore the vibrant city of Glasgow?

Prices From

£1995

No of Nights

6

Starts From

Glasgow

Finishes In

Edinburgh

See Scotland's most distinctive lochs, mountains, moors and castles on a guided tour on the world-renowned West Highland and Kyle Lines.

Take the path less trodden through Skye, as featured in National Geographic

This new seven day small group guided tour takes you on unforgettable train journeys through the ‘Best of Scotland’ in relaxed style. Idyllic lochs and glens contrast the raw majesty of Rannoch Moor along the world-renowned West Highland Line. Big screen links add stardust to your Jacobite steam train trip, while inlets and fishing hamlets frame the Kyle Line to Inverness. The peaks and peninsulas of Skye, and the mysteries of Loch Ness, provide breath-taking stopovers before journey’s end in Edinburgh.

With a maximum of 15 passengers per group, you can be sure of highly personal service from your knowledgeable, local tour leader on a McKinlay Kidd small group rail tour. Early booking is strongly advised as places are strictly limited.

Holiday Details

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Day One – Meet and Greet in Glasgow

Day Two – The West Highland Line & Loch Ness

Day Three – Visit Urquhart Castle and the Falls of Foyers

Day Four – History Meets Magic on The Jacobite Express

Day Five – Skye’s the Limit

Day Six – Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness

Day Seven – Inverness to Edinburgh

Your tour leader will point you in the right direction for your onward arrangements – do let us know if we can assist should you wish to extend your stay in Edinburgh or need recommendations for further exploration of Scotland or the rest of the UK and Ireland.

Location

This tour begins with an overnight stay in Glasgow, followed by two nights in Fort Augustus on the southern shores of Loch Ness, two nights on the Isle of Skye and one night in Inverness. It concludes with a train journey to Edinburgh.


Pricing

For departures in 2023, £1995 per person sharing a twin or double room in April & October, £2195 per person in May, £2245 per person in June & July and £2295 per person in August to September. 

Single occupancy £2585 per person in October & April, £2840 per person in May, £2890 per person in June & July and £2940 per person in August to September.

For departures in 2024, £2095 per person sharing a twin or double room in April & October, £2295 per person in May to SeptemberSingle occupancy supplement for this trip is £700.

The price per person includes:

  • Six nights in hand-picked, excellent quality, small hotels on a B&B basis
  • Welcome dinner in Glasgow. Dinner on both nights on the Isle of Skye. Two light lunches.
  • Rail travel from Glasgow to Fort William on the West Highland Line, a journey on the Jacobite Express steam train from Fort William to Mallaig, ferry to the Isle of Skye, train travel from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness on the Kyle Line and from Inverness to Edinburgh on the Highland Mainline.
  • A boat trip on Loch Ness from Fort Augustus, day tour of the south shores of Loch Ness, entry to Castle Urquhart and  full day tour of the Isle of Skye.
  • The services of McKinlay Kidd’s tour leader, accompanying the group and providing expert guiding and assistance throughout.
  • Transfers as described, including luggage transfer from Fort Augustus to Skye hotel so no need to bring cases aboard the Jacobite Express steam train.

Not included:

  • Meals other than those described above
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities and tips

All accommodation is carefully-selected and researched by us, predominantly featuring small, family-owned hotels – contact us for more detailed information. We will do our best to accommodate room preferences subject to availability at individual properties.

This tour will operate with a minimum of four and maximum of 15 passengers on each departure date.

Simply complete the form below to reserve your place(s). We will hold your place(s) for 48 hours to provide time for you to pay the deposit of 25% per person.


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Departure Dates & Current Availability
Departure DateStarts FromNights£ per person (2 sharing)£ per person (single)
Sunday 23 Apr 2023Glasgow6£ 2195 - Fully booked£ 2840 - Fully booked
Sunday 11 Jun 2023Glasgow6£ 2245 - Fully booked£ 2890 - Fully booked
Sunday 2 Jul 2023Glasgow6£ 2245 - Fully booked£ 2890 - Fully booked
Sunday 30 Jul 2023Glasgow6£ 2245 - Limited places available£ 2890 - Limited places available
Sunday 20 Aug 2023Glasgow6£ 2295 - Limited places available£ 2940 - Limited places available
Sunday 10 Sep 2023Glasgow6£ 2295 - Fully booked£ 2940 - Fully booked
Sunday 8 Oct 2023Glasgow6£ 1995 - Limited places available£ 2585 - Limited places available
Sunday 21 Apr 2024Glasgow6£ 2095£ 2795
Sunday 5 May 2024Glasgow6£ 2295£ 2995
Sunday 19 May 2024Glasgow6£ 2295£ 2995
Sunday 7 Jul 2024Glasgow6£ 2295£ 2995
Sunday 28 Jul 2024Glasgow6£ 2295£ 2995
Sunday 11 Aug 2024Glasgow6£ 2295£ 2995
Sunday 22 Sep 2024Glasgow6£ 2295£ 2995
Sunday 6 Oct 2024Glasgow6£ 2095£ 2795

To reserve your place(s) on this tour, please call us or complete the form below, making sure to select your departure date from the dropdown menu and advise of any special requirements. We will hold your place(s) for 48 hours and contact you with details of how to confirm your booking by payment of the per person deposit.

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