See the SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS by STEAM
Experience breathtaking scenery by boat and the iconic Jacobite steam train
For centuries, the hills, glens and lochs of the Trossachs have inspired visitors. You will travel over land, sea and loch, powered by steam, on this exclusive trip. Travelling on the Jacobite and the PS Waverley†, you will see Ben Nevis, experience the Falkirk Wheel boat lift and pass over the 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct.
REASONS TO BOOK CRUISE ON LOCH KATRINE
Named after the poem written by
Sir Walter Scott, Lady of the Lake will carry you past breathtaking scenery.
It has a heated saloon in case of inclement British summer weather.
JOURNEY BY STEAM TRAIN
Your Fort William to Mallaig steam train round trip begins at the southern end of the Great Glen, in the shadow of Ben
Franceska & John Neeve from Somerset joined this CL Holidays tour in August 2020. Franceska tells us:
“THERE WAS A VERY GOOD MIX OF GROUP AND INDEPENDENT TIME, SO YOU COULD EXPLORE A FEW SHOPS AND HAVE SOME LUNCH OFF YOUR OWN BACK IN A LITTLE CAFÉ. I COOK A LOT, AND WE OFTEN GO OUT TO SOME NICE RESTAURANTS, SO WE KNOW GOOD CUISINE, AND THE FOOD AT THE MACDONALD FOREST HILLS HOTEL & SPA IS ALMOST MICHELIN-STAR QUALITY. IT WASN’T JUST GOOD, IT WAS AMAZING. THE WHOLE TRIP WAS A HUGE TREAT. WE HAD PERFECT BLUE, CLEAR SKIES AND 22°C WEATHER. WE WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE.”
Nevis. Hopping aboard the Jacobite, you will puff past stunning scenery, craggy coastlines and inland lochs.
PADDLE STEAMER TRIP
Waverley,
STAYING IN LUXURY
You will be spending three nights at the four-star Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa in the Trossachs, overlooking the majestic Loch Ard, and eat in the hotel’s award-winning Garden Restaurant.