Join Carol Kirkwood on a glorious rail trip around the Highlands
THE beautiful hills, glens and lochs of the Highlands have for centuries inspired visitors, writers and artists – and you’ll experience the stunning scenery of the region at first hand on this fabulous four-day break.
On our very special trip, you’ll be joined by popular weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, who grew up in Morar, Inverness-shire.
Travelling by steam train is an unforgettable experience, and there’s nowhere more atmospheric to do it than in the Highlands. You’ll ride the Jacobite train, familiar to fans of the Harry Potter movies as the magical Hogwarts Express.
Your 41-mile steam-hauled journey starts near Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. You’ll pass Loch Morar, Scotland’s deepest freshwater loch, and travel over the spectacular, 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct before arriving on the shores of the Atlantic next to Loch Nevis, the deepest seawater loch in Europe.
You’ll pass through Morar, where Carol will tell stories of the Loch Morar monster as well as talking about her twice-weekly train journey to school in Fort William.
Your packed itinerary includes three unique boat rides: one on The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift; a trip on picturesque Loch Katrine; and a cruise on lovely Loch Lomond.
REASONS TO BOOK
Ride the Jacobite: This line, which opened in 1901, is often voted the world’s greatest scenic railway. You’ll puff past rugged landscapes, craggy coastlines and beautiful lochs in the company of TV presenter Carol Kirkwood.
Stay in The Trossachs: The dramatic country here inspired Turner and Wordsworth, and you’ll stay in the centre of it all at the 18th Century Winnock Hotel near Loch Lomond.
Travel with Carol Kirkwood: Weather presenter Carol will talk about her early life in Morar and her career,
Scenic lochs: Enjoy a 90-minute cruise on Loch Lomond and hear the story of celebrated outlaw Rob Roy. You’ll also sail the waters of Loch Katrine.
The Falkirk Wheel: This unique boat lift will take you from the water at New Port Downie to the Union Canal 35 metres above.
Scottish history: You’ll visit the mid-18th Century neo-Gothic Inveraray Castle, which is today home to the 13th Duke of Argyll, chief of the Clan Campbell.