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Explore Scotland by Train

Explore Scotland by Train

Explore Scotland by Train Overview

Start from Edinburgh, travel round the Scottish Highlands and enjoy a stay on the Isle of Skye.

We have designed this holiday especially for ‘car-less’ travellers who want to experience Scotland independently. Begin your journey in Edinburgh, before travelling round Scotland by train. Enjoy the sights of the Highlands, explore Inverness and its famous loch, then hop over to the Isle of Skye. Complete your circular tour with a trip on the West Highland Line, renowned as one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys.
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Reviews of this holiday

Explore Scotland by Train by Happy Travellers , 25 Nov 2024
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Really enjoyed our trip. Great mix of travel by train and accommodation was awesome. read more

Explore Scotland by Train by Penny, 17 Nov 2024
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We much preferred this to a Group Tour. Our accommodations were excellent and many were smaller and unique, Something you ... read more

Explore Scotland by Train by Michal & Sherrie, 6 Nov 2024
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Our primary purpose was to see all things associated with King James VI of Scotland, who authorized the creation of the ... read more

Explore Scotland by Train by Beth, 22 Jun 2024
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McKinlay Kidd made possible for us to have a lovely tour around Scotland without having my husband to drive. Everything ... read more

Explore Scotland by Train by Toffee, 19 Oct 2023
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We saw many beautiful and historic sites and had lovely walks around everywhere we went when it wasn't pouring rain. The ... read more

Explore Scotland by Train by Vivie, 6 Oct 2023
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We bought the "Explore Scotland by Train" holiday with McKinlay Kidd and it was wonderful. They organized everything for ... read more

Explore Scotland by Train by Joe, 5 Oct 2023
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We were on an 8-day McKinlay Kidd self-guided train tour of Scotland. It was superbly done, the transportation was perfect, ... read more

Explore Scotland by Train by Banksy92, 4 Oct 2023
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Everything ran so smoothly on our Highlands by Train experience. Accommodations were first class. Personalized service ... read more

Explore Scotland by Train by CJK, 26 Sep 2023
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We had a 24 day holiday exploring Scotland by rail. All of the accommodations and train travel were arranged by McKinlay Kidd... read more

Explore Scotland by Train by atxdave, 22 Sep 2023
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Rail tour of Scotland. read more

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Explore Scotland by Train by Happy Travellers , 25 Nov 2024
Traveller rating:

Really enjoyed our trip. Great mix of travel by train and accommodation was awesome. read more

Explore Scotland by Train by Penny, 17 Nov 2024
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We much preferred this to a Group Tour. Our accommodations were excellent and many were smaller and unique, Something you ... read more