SCOTTISH WALKING ADVENTURE TOUR
  
 
Walking‐Roundtrip, away from roads and traffic, with very romantic railway 
journeys and three different choices of accommodation,      
9 days from and to Edinburgh. 
 
You will explore the walking highlights of Scotland’s most beautiful 
walking sites, such as the famous West Highland Way, the West Coast 
of Scotland including the Hebrides and the Central Highlands around 
Pitlochry. 
After we have received your booking, you will get a superb choice of 
idyllic  short  walks  and  rewarding  longer  walks,  described  in  detail, 
which you will be able to enjoy on this tour. 
Travelling  by  train  through  Scotland  combines  the  romance  of  the 
railways  with  the  enjoyment,  in  comfort,  of  overwhelming  natural 
beauty. Queen Victoria and countless writers, composers, poets and 
painters have known the value of this mode of travel. 

Allow  yourself  to  be  captivated  by  the  enchantment  as  slowly rising 
mists  reveal  the  romantic  scenery  of  isolated  glens.  Discover  the 
landscape,  from  the  wild  flower  meadows  of  the  island  valleys  to  the 
fascinating world of mountain and waterfall in the northern Highlands. 
Rail travel in Scotland has a romance all its own. 
 
The  special  charms  of  a  train  journey  through  Scotland  are  the  distant 
views  of  tremendous  cliffs  and  ancient  castles,  of  empty  moorland  and 
misty  peaks,  of  lochs  and  glens,  giving  way  to  isolated  beaches  of 
white  sand  and  dreamy  vistas  over  the  Hebridean  islands,  or  to  a 
picturesque fishing village. 
Be astonished by the achievements of pioneering engineers, such as the  
world‐famous  Forth  Railway  Bridge  and  the  bold  viaducts  of  the  West 
Highland  Line.   Encounter  the  impressive  monuments  of  Scotland's 
eventful history as you follow winding rail tracks through deep glens. 
 
The  capital  city,  Edinburgh,  with  its  abundant  choice  of  cultural 
activities,  and  a  flexible  and  varied  sightseeing  programme  which 
includes  castles,  distilleries,  woollen  mills,  cosy  little  Highland  towns 
and  many  other  attractions  complement  a  successful  discovery  tour  of 
Scotland. 

The Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Edinburgh. Transfer from airport to hotel or B&B as booked.

Day 2: Edinburgh.
Use the time for:
- a city tour, departures every 30 minutes,
- sightseeing: castle, museums, Calton Hill, galleries
- a hill walk on Edinburgh¹s mountain, Arthur¹s Seat,
- in the evening, for instance, a ghost tour, or pub crawl, jazz club or Scottish evening,
- day trips as an alternative to a day in Edinburgh, e.g. to Glasgow, St.Andrews (the golfer¹s Mecca), or Berwick upon Tweed. Overnight in Edinburgh

Day 3: by rail to Glasgow. - either a stopover in Glasgow or travel directly on to Crianlarich. Here you are in the historic and scenic land of³Movie Scotland² - Highlander, Rob Roy, Braveheart - the Western Highlands.

Nature lovers will find this an ideal centre for hiking, canoeing, fishing etc. The famous long distance footpath, the West Highland Way, is right beside the hotel. Or you can just indulge yourself in the hotel¹s excellent four star accommodation.

Day 4: one of the world¹s beautiful railway journeys: the West Highland Line is the ORoad to the Isles¹ from Crianlarich over wild, romantic Rannoch Moor and along the Atlantic coast to Mallaig. Use the time for: - idyllic short walks before departure, or from stops along the route, or from Mallaig. Today you could even climb Britain¹s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, - breaks at Fort William and Glenfinnan for museums and boat trips, cycle rides and shopping , - visiting the historic monuments of famous Glenfinnan, - a day on the white sandy beaches, swimming and relaxing

Days 5 and 6: Mallaig. Wander through the small coastal town and its harbour. Do you fancy a day trip to the seat of Clan Macdonald? Armadale Castle will charm you with its magnificent garden on the Isle of Skye. Or you can take a picnic to the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg or Muck. Experience an idyllic stroll or a breathtaking longer hike beside Europe¹s deepest lake, Loch Morar, or in the walkers¹ paradise of wild Knoydart. The warmth of the Gulf Stream tempts you to bathe. Hire a bicycle or a car for a day, or play golf on Arisaig Links. Daily in July and August an historic steam train travels to Fort William.

Day 7: The Wild, Wild West. You have a choice: - either a romantic ferry trip over the sea to Skye followed by a scenic bus journey across the island and over the famous Skye Bridge back to the mainland at Kyle of Lochalsh. Some free time in the little port, before a wonderful rail journey through the lonely north-west of Scotland to Inverness. - or train from Mallaig to Fort William and public bus through the Great Glen to Inverness.You can comfortably explore the small Highland capital on foot. From there you continue your train journey to Pitlochry in the heart of the Central Highlands.

Day 8: Central Highlands. Enjoy the attractive scenery of mountain, waterfall and loch. There is wonderful walking on Ben Vrackie or beside the River Tummel with the Pass of Killiecrankie and the Queen¹s View. Visit the imposing ducal seat of Blair Castle and its grounds or the famous salmon ladder. A particular favourite is the tour of Scotland¹s smallest whisky distillery.

Day 9: rail journey to Edinburgh, airport transfer, return journey or next tour programme.


Would you like a detailed description of the tour complete with daily itinerary?

2010 DEPARTURE DATES for SELF-GUIDED TOURS:
weekly from Sunady 28 March to Sunday 24 October 2010, further departures on request, including throughout the winter

2010 DEPARTURE DATES for GUIDED TOURS:
04 - 12 July , 18. - 26. July and 08 - 16 August, group size 8 - 22, additional charge of £60.00 per person 

On our guided tours your friendly tour guide will be delighted to share his/her enthusiasm for the country, its land, people and culture. 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TOUR FOR MORE THAN 9 DAYS?
You can readily combine this self-guided railway tour with our other tours "In the Heart of Scotland" (walking, culture and sport based on one centre, great value)
"Western Highlands - in the Footsteps of Rob Roy" - our classic tour
"Islands and Highlands" (Mull, Iona, Skye, and Western Highlands)
"Northern Highlights" (Orkney and Shetland Islands and Sutherland)
We will organise your own individual holiday extension.
 

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
All three packages include the following: 8 nights in room with bath/shower and WC, 8 full Scottish breakfasts, all train, ferry and bus journeys in the itinerary, Edinburgh City Tour, welcome drink, maps, vouchers and comprehensive information package for clients, airport transfers by bus, transfers from station to hotel whenever the hotel is more than 3 minutes on foot from the station, 24 hour telephone service.
 

HOW AND WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A BOOKING
You can make a booking through your travel agent or, of course, directly with Rob Roy Tours Ltd. Arrive by plane, train or your own car.

Here you can find further information on booking and a straightforward booking form.

PRICES 2010:

per person in double/twin room
Booking with a travel agent:

Package A: Overnight with breakfast in three and four star hotels, seven good three course dinners with coffee (not on Day 3):

£ 799

Package B: Overnight with breakfast in three and four star hotels:

£ 753.30

Package C: Overnight with breakfast in very good Bed and Breakfast establishments:

£ 679.50

- Supplement for July and August: £20.00
- reduction for children up to 12 years sharing parents' room: 50%
- group discount for small groups of 6 plus on request
- prices do not include flights
- single room supplement all tours: £160.00

Booking direct with Rob Roy Tours:
Price on application
special reductions for small groups
 



If you have any questions, simply call us on 0044-(0)1620-890 908.
We will return your call immediately! Or send us an e-mail or fax.

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2011 DEPARTURES for SELF-GUIDED railway tours:
27. March - 30. October 2011,

2011 DEPARTURE DATES for GUIDED TOURS:
03.-11.07.11, 07.-15.08.11, with German and English speaking guide, group size 8 - 22 persons, additional cost £50.00 per person
 



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Our address is: Rob Roy Tours Ltd, 630 Lanark Road, Juniper Green, Edinburgh EH14 5EW, UK
E-Mail: tours@RobRoyTours.com
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