Train Tours of Northern Scotland

View of Scotland

One of the most exciting destinations in the world is Scotland, with its picturesque coast, rugged hills, pristine lochs, history and culture--they're all a part of Scotland the brave. The major cities in Northern Scotland include Inverness, Aberdeen on the east coast and Avimore. What better way to experience this legendary land than by train?

Daily Train Excursions

Balmoral castle

The main cities in Northern Scotland are Aberdeen on the East coast and Inverness on the Moray Firth. Aberdeen is known as the "Granite City" because of its many buildings constructed from the stone. Glamis castle, setting for Shakespeare's "Macbeth," and Balmoral castle, at the foot of Lochnagar Mountain and summer home to Britain's royal family, are two famous sites in the north of Scotland. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is perched above the River Ness and has a castle of its own. ScotRail offers daily service to and from Inverness and Fort William, connecting the Highlands with Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and all major cities in Britain.

First ScotRail
PO Box 7030
Fort William PH33 6WX
+(084) 50 601 5929
scotrail.co.uk

Caldonian Sleeper Train

Train tracks

The Caldonian Sleeper lets you travel overnight through Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and Carlisle. The line operates six nights a week, originating in London with 40 stations throughout Scotland. Each cabin has a bed, with sheets and duvets, air-conditioning, a sink with included towel and an outlet for small appliances. Showers are available for a small fee at the stations in the cities mentioned.

To book passage on the Caldonian Sleeper, call: +(084) 57 55 00 33
scotrail.co.uk/caledoniansleeper/index.html

West Highland Line

A rail line crossing the famous viaduct at Glenfinnan

The West Highland Line was recently awarded, for the second year in a row, the world's greatest rail journey by Wanderlust magazine. The line crosses the world's first concrete rail viaduct at Glenfinnan, featured in the "Harry Potter" films, and passes by Loch Morar, the deepest freshwater body in Britain. The railway runs from Craigendoran to Fort William. Some of the famous sights along this line are Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the Britains; Loch Lomond, the largest loch; Oban, the gateway to the Hebridean Islands; and Fort William, Britain's outdoor capital.

Tickets are available through ScotRail Telesales: +(084)57 55 00 33
scotrail.co.uk/content/scenic-routes.html

References

• Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board
• ScotRail: Caledonian Sleeper Trains
• VisitScotland: West Highland Line

Resources

• VisitScotland: Main Cities in Northern Scotland