"All aboard the adventure express! 🚂✨ Discover Scotland's breathtaking landscapes and historic charm by train. Ready to embark on a journey you'll never forget? #ScotlandByRail #TravelDreams"
As a college student backpacking across Europe, I fell in love with trains, & my journey through Scotland solidified that passion.
This Epic Train Journey Through Scotland Is the Best Way to Experience the Country's Stunning Landscapes, Rich History, & Tasty Whiskey.
I started in London & took the train from King's Cross St. Pancras that brings you to the heart of Edinburgh in less than 5 hours.
The sound of bagpipes & the view of men in kilts followed me around the city.
I love hiking so I had to take the family-friendly walkup Calton Hill to see great views of the city.
You can also take walking tours of Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle.
There you can learn about the town crier that still reads the news 3 times a day & how the stone of destiny used to inaugurate the Scottish Kings was stolen by university students.
The best time to visit Scotland is from late spring to early autumn when the weather is mild & the landscapes are at their most vibrant.
Whether it was hiking up Calton Hill, savoring local delicacies at Luckenbooths, or enjoying a whiskey-tasting tour at Ben Nevis Distillery, each moment was unforgettable.
I was just a stone's throw from Waverly train station where I caught a train to Fort William via Glasglow.
A short drive later, I checked into Ballachulish Hotel in Glen Coe.
The landscape is incredible in Glen Coe. The next day I hired a local tour guide to show me around. I was able to see where scenes of Harry Potter were filmed & went to the location of Dumbledore' s house.
Ben Nevis Distillery is a 30minute drive & is a must see. This is an award winning whiskey distillery &I took a whiskey tasting.
I then took the West Highland line to Mallaig which offered breathtaking views. I also took a boat cruise on Loch Ness which was a magical experience.
On the cruise the guides talked about the Jacobite uprising & the Bonnie Prince Charlie who traveled to the Isle of Skye to escape the English with the help of Flora MacDonald.
After Loch Ness I went to Eilean Donan Castle which is on a small tidal island and is only accessible by a footbridge. This castle fortified the stronghold of the Clan Mackenzie was blown up by the British in 1719. It was in ruins until restored in the 1900s by the Clan MacRae.
The Isle of Skye can be seen from Mallaig. Mallaig is a small sleepy port town with amazing fish and chips and hiking trails. From here you can take a ferry to the Isle of Skye.
I then boarded the West Highland line to Fort William, and then headed back to Glen Coe.
I then took a trip on the West Coast Steam train. I ended by tour in Inverness.
Discover Scotland's breathtaking landscapes and historic charm by train. Ready to embark on a journey you'll never forget? #ScotlandByRail #TravelDreams"
If you're looking for an adventure that combines natural beauty, rich history, and delicious whiskey, contact me to book your train trip through Scotland today!