5 Train Experiences in Scotland to Build a Day Around

1.Magical Highlands Tour with Jacobite Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 13 - 14 hours · from $80Our pick

Harry Potter filming sights plus the Jacobite train from Mallaig, Loch Shiel, and Glenfinnan viaduct photos on a long Edinburgh day trip.

“It was a brilliant mix of Scottish history places of interest and Harry Potter theme with many of the inspirations for JKR and also places of filming. Watching the steam train at Glenfinnan and then riding it from Mallaig was the icing on the cake. Plus also the visit to Hamish and Honey the hairy coos. Our guide Ian was fantastic”

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2.The Magical Highland Tour Including the Jacobite Steam Train Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $262

Edinburgh to the Highlands with coach comfort and a rare Jacobite Steam Train run, plus Glenfinnan viaduct views for Harry Potter fans.

“Need more things to changed, there ii nothimg fancy eith the train, too many hours in the bus,i would not doing this again”

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3.3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 3 days (approx.) Top rated

3 days from Inverness to Isle of Skye with the Jacobite steam train at Glenfinnan. Small group, breakfast included, classic Highlands.

“Torquil was a phenomenal guide through the highlands providing anecdotes and additional details from growing up in the highlands! He added so many additional details and stops throughout of fun things to look at that are easy to miss when you’re driving through. Would absolutely book again, Torquil made the trip!”

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4.4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train (train ride included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,096

4 days from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Skye, and the Jacobite Steam Train. Small group, guided stops, included stays.

“Our tour guide/driver Rose was great! Very informative and a wealth of knowledge of the area, history and folklore. Enjoyed her stories throughout the journey! She made sure to point out notable locations that passengers were interested in and made it fun for us with costumes, music and more! Great tour overall!”

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5.Glenfinnan: Glenaladale cruise, see the train and eagles 2hr

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $47Best value

2-hour Glenfinnan Loch Shiel cruise with Jacobite Express viaduct views, likely white-tailed eagles, live guide stories, blankets.

“Really good value for money, very informative, even the rain didn't spoil the trip, fantastic to see the white tailed Eagles.”

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