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Western Highlands & Jacobite Steam Railway

Experience the magnificent Scottish scenery aboard the Jacobite Express as we journey from Fort William to Mallaig and return

Scotland - Jacobite Steam Railway

One of the greatest railway journeys of the world, travel in style aboard the famous Jacobite Steam Railway from Fort William to the fishing port of Mallaig. Admire the spectacular mountains, lochs and coastline from this iconic railway which crosses the stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct along the way.

Fort William is the most important town in Scotland south of Inverness, west of Stirling, and north of Glasgow, in a beautiful location at the foot of Ben Nevis. Basking on Loch Linnhe's shores amid magnificent mountain scenery, Fort William has one of the most enviable settings in all of Scotland. Known as the Outdoor Capital of the UK, Fort William is at the heart of a wide range of exciting activity centres. Capture the spirit of the Scottish Highlands by taking in its stunning landscapes, tasting the area’s authentic whiskies and ales, as well as the gentler pleasures of its awesome landscape.

Your Holiday Includes:

4 Nights - Alexandra Hotel Fort William

Full Breakfast - 4 Mornings

Dinner - 4 Evenings

Included Highlights:

Ben Nevis Distillery Tour & Tasting
Cruise - Loch Ness
Fort Augustus
Jacobite Railway Fort William to Mallaig
Strathspey Railway - Aviemore - Broomhill
Pitlochry

NOTIFICATION OF BOARDING TIMES:

Departure Times/Itinerary/Luggage Labels will be forwarded approximately 10 days prior to departure.

Day 1

We begin our journey north into Scotland and our hotel ideally positioned in Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis.

Day 2

After breakfast we begin our day with a visit to the Ben Nevis Distillery, which dates back to 1825, one of the oldest in Scotland. A tour of the distillery completes with a wee dram at the foot of Britain's hightest mountain. After we ride along the Caledonian Canal to the historic and scenic hamlet of Fort Augustus. Tine to enjoy lunch before boarding our boat for a scenic cruise on Loch Ness. Experience the sights, wildlife and history and for those curious enough, sonar equipment beams live images of what lies beneath its deep waters.

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Day 3

Firstly we travel through the Cairngorms National Park to reach Aviemore Station. Take a return trip through the majestic scenery of the Cairngorm National Park aboard one of Strathspey Railway's heritage trains from Aviemore to Broomhill, and back to Aviemore. We then continue to Pitlochry, for lunch. In the heart of Scotland with real hospitality, clear sparkling air, beautiful scenery, rich clan history, fine food, plenty of space and lots to see and do. We arrive back to Fort William late afternoon.

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Day 4

The Greatest Railway Journey in the World', due mainly to the stunning scenery. The 42 mile journey will take you past Britain’s highest mountain, deepest Loch, shortest river and most westerly station en-route to Mallaig, one of the world’s most picturesque fishing villages. Free time in Mallaig for Lunch before we re-board the Jacobite Railway for our journey back to Fort William.

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Day 5

After a hearty and leisurely breakfast, we commence our journey back into England.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Your Hotel

Alexandra Hotel

Part of the fabric of Fort William since 1876, the Alexandra Hotel provides traditional Scottish Hospitality at its best, situated in a great location where everything is close by. All en-suite rooms offer a TV and Tea/Coffee Facilities.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Burntwood	The Wych Elm Pub Bridge Cross Road Burntwood
Cannock	The Bus Station Cannock
Hednesford	The Bus Stop Outside Tesco Victoria Street Hednesford
Lichfield	The Bus Station Lichfield
Rugeley	The Bus Station Rugeley
Stafford	Outside the Police Station Eastgate Street Stafford
Sutton Coldfield	McDonalds Lower Parade Sutton Coldfield
Tamworth	Assembly Rooms Corporation Street Tamworth