b'DiscoveriesEnjoy the majesty of Edinburgh before exploringthe lochs, mountains and glens of Perthshire and 6 DAYS from 949ppthe Cairngorms aboard Scotlands spectacular railways. 849 ppYOUR ITINERARY BroomhillDay 1. Arrival in Edinburgh Mallaig AviemoreYour Scottish holiday begins in the capital, Edinburgh. After checking in to our hotel just off the famous Royal Mile, you have time to explore the UNESCO- Fort William 4 Blair Atholllisted Old Town and the Georgian architecture of the New Town. This evening,Queens View Pitlochryour first dinner together is at one of Edinburghs popular restaurants.SCOTLAND PerthDay 2. Viewing the Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel enroute to Blair AthollWe head to the magnificent Kelpies by coach today. Created by Glasgow artistStirlingAndy Scott, these sculptures honour Scotlands hard-working horses. Nearby11is the worlds only rotating boat liftthe Falkirk Wheelwhich we experienceEdinburghduring a boat trip, with a journey along the canal at the top. Continuing the journey, we stop in the historic city of Stirling where you can take some time to relax and explore before boarding the train to Blair Atholl. In this picturesqueWHATS INCLUDED:town, we check in to our hotel with time to settle in before dinner. 5 nights 3-Star hotel Day 3. Queens View and Pitlochry accommodation Beginning our day at Queens View, we discover one of Scotlands most famous Standard Class rail travellookouts. With panoramas across Loch Tummel towards the Glencoe Hills, you can see why this was Queen Victorias favourite view. Continuing to Pitlochry, All rail, boat and coach travel set against the backdrop of mighty Ben Vrackie, you can spend some timethroughout your tourstrolling around this quaint town. After returning to Blair Atholl, we visit BlairExpertise of a UK Tour Manager Castle, one of Scotlands best stately homes which has a fairytale quality duefrom start to finishto its white stone exteriors. The rest of the day is at leisure. Breakfast each day, 3 dinnersDay 4. Journey on the incredible Jacobite steam train Group luggage transfers between One of the most loved journeys in Scotland, we travel the West Highland Lineall hotelsfrom Fort William aboard the Jacobite steam train*. Boarding the restoredAll guided tours and excursionscarriages, a highlight of the route is crossing the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, a marvel of engineering with 21 arches that you may recognise from the Harry Potter films. The train continues towards the coast, unveiling wild views across the vast Scottish countryside. After passing through Arisaig, the line descends towards Mallaig, a fishing port that looks out towards the Isle of Skye. Along the harbour, theres a choice of traditional Scottish pubs that serve seafood dishes. With some time at leisure, you could enjoy lunch with a view before ourTour Code: AHS| per person based onreturn journey on the Jacobite. The evening is free to dine independently. 2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 280.* On early/late season departures the Jacobite Steam Train excursion is replacedby the scheduled Scotrail service. 2025 Departures: APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTDay 5. Heritage railways of the HighlandsMaking the most of our final full day in Scotland, we take a return journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway, following the historic Highland Railway route through the scenic valley on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. FromEveryday Traveller RatedAviemore, we travel by coach to Cairngorm to ride the Cairngorms Mountain Railway for a spectacular ascent to the summit. While there are a number of1 2 3 4hiking trails at the top, for a relaxed experience you could soak up the natural beauty from the visitor centre, where you can enjoy food or a cup of tea while gazing at the stunning views. Next, we visit the Highland Folk Museum inSecure your place nowNewtonmore, where guides share the culture of the Highland clans and theirwith a 225pp depositcustoms. Afterwards, we return to the hotel for the evening and a final dinner.Day 6. Homeward bound For more information on As your holiday comes to an end today, its time to head back to Edinburgh bydates and prices,train via Perth, where you are free to continue your journey home. visit greatrail.com/AHSSCOTLAND 9'