Step aboard one of these trains for a railway tour of Scotland to remember. Here’s our pick of the best train journeys in Scotland
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Spirit of speyside whisky festival: Dramming up support
Held each spring, the Spirit of Speyside festival celebrates whisky’s past, present, and future This is what whisky was made for,” says Iain Forteath,…
The Scottish Isles
By ferry or plane, bridge or causeway, the Scottish Isles are tantalisingly inviting Words by Sally Coffey Few places elicit such a sense of…
Kilchoan: The secret peninsula
Kilchoan is the most westerly village in mainland Britain, which makes discovering it all the more special Words by Sally Coffey Narrow, rocky roads…
The East Highlands
Though the West Highlands’ charms are well reported, the attractions of the East Highlands have often been unfairly overlooked, as our writer discovers on…
Easter Ross: A Highland secret
Characterised by abundant farmland and the water that encloses it, Easter Ross is a region rich in history that rewards time and exploration Words…
Scotland in winter: Northern Lights to fireside drams
From the Northern Lights to festive traditions and fireside drams, here are five reasons to visit Scotland in winter Words by Sally Coffey The…
Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe: Clan legends
The Celtic legends and clan connections of Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe can be discovered by road, rail, and boat, according to our local…
The best things to do in the Scottish Borders
Home to ancient abbeys, splendid stately homes and a heritage textiles industry, the Scottish Borders are worthy of your time, so don’t miss these…
A Highlands tour: To the heart of the Highlands
From monster-spotting to clan history and blockbuster scenery, here’s how to make the most of your time on a Highlands tour To the heart…
