Discover the Highlands by rail with Carol Kirkwood
THE spectacular glens, hills and lochs of the Scottish Highlands have long been a draw for visitors from all over the world – and on our fabulous four-day break you’ll get to experience this breathtaking scenery for yourself.
There’s nowhere better than Scotland for a ride on a steam train, and our holiday even includes a trip on the beautiful Jacobite – familiar to Harry Potter fans as the magical Hogwarts Express. You’ll be joined for this very special journey by popular television weather presenter Carol Kirkwood.
Your 41-mile steam-hauled journey starts near Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, passes its deepest freshwater loch, Loch Morar, and travels over the 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct to arrive on the shores of the Atlantic next to Loch Nevis, the deepest seawater loch in Europe.
You’ll pass through Morar, where Carol grew up, and she’ll tell stories of the ‘Loch Morar monster’ and talk about her train journeys to school in Fort William.
Your packed itinerary also includes a visit to the Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift; a trip on the picturesque Loch Katrine; and a cruise on lovely Loch Lomond.
REASONS TO BOOK
Ride The Jacobite: On a route regularly voted the world’s greatest scenic railway, you will pass through rugged scenery, craggy coastlines and stunning lochs in the company of Carol Kirkwood.
Stay in the Trossachs: The dramatic landscape inspired both J. M. W.
Turner and William Wordsworth. You’ll stay in the heart of the Trossachs at The Winnock Hotel, an 18th Century inn near Loch Lomond.
Travel with Carol Kirkwood: Weather presenter Carol will give a talk about her life, career, love of Scotland and Strictly Come Dancing experience. The region will be brought vividly to life as she talks about her early life in Morar.
Scenic lochs: Take a cruise on Loch Lomond and hear the story of Scotland’s celebrated outlaw Rob Roy.
You’ll also sail on Loch Katrine on Lady on the Lake.
The Falkirk Wheel: The unique rotating boat lift will take you from the water at New Port Downie to the Union Canal 35 metres above.
Scottish history: Enjoy a visit to the mid-18th Century Inveraray Castle, home of the Duke of Argyll.