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Scotland by Train

7 days
Start and end in Edinburgh
5.0
1 traveler review
Scotland by Train - Culture Trip
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Age range 25 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore historic Edinburgh on your first day
  • Tour Glasgow and taste whisky at Glengoyne
  • Ride the Jacobite train to the Isle of Skye
  • Discover Inverness and its museum highlights
  • Walk through the stunning Cairngorms National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Edinburgh!
  2. Day 2 A stroll around Glasgow and whisky-tasting in the country
  3. Day 3 Ride the real-life Hogwarts Express and visit the Isle of Skye
  4. Day 4 Enjoy a boat trip to the Misty Isle and discover Inverness
  5. Day 5 Take in the sublime scenery of the Cairngorms
  6. Day 6 A royal send-off
  7. Day 7 See you later, Scotland!
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  • Insurance
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Culture Trip

Number of tours

16

Age Range

25 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

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  • Itinerary
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  • Guide
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    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
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    3.0
  • Food
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    5.0
  • 4.7
  • GR
    · May 25th, 2025
    Tony, our guide excellent. Really knows his stuff, makes it very interesting. Very nice gentleman.
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    Trip date: May 2025

Dates & Availability

7 days
Scotland by Train
From Edinburgh to Edinburgh

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  • J

    Jacob

    Asked on January 24th, 2025

    How would the tour be priced if 3 adults together. is pricing based on 2 per room?

    Accommodation
    Price / Availability
    • Culture TripOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes pricing is based on 2 travelers per room. The third traveler would be matched with another same sex traveler, or they can choose the single room option.

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    Annette

    Asked on January 18th, 2025

    We see that since we signed up for this trip, the price has come down significantly. Will we get the new rate when we pay the final portion of our ticket price at the end of February?

    Price / Availability
    • Culture TripOperatorWritten January 2025

      Our trip prices are subject to variable and seasonal pricing, both of which are standard practice within the travel industry. This means our trip prices may vary at any time in accordance with demand, market conditions and availability. It is likely that different passengers on the same trip have been charged different prices. We do not offer pricematching on our own trips in afraid.

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    Chris

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    Could you check if there are any available dates for this tour in May, specifically on the 26th, 27th, and 28th?

    Price / Availability
    • Culture TripOperatorWritten January 2025

      For May we offer May 11th - 17th and May 18th - 24th.

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    Renee

    Asked on December 18th, 2024

    I would like to add a day before and after the tour. What would the cost be for that?

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    Tour Details
    • Culture TripOperatorWritten December 2024

      We do not pre reserve additional nights so the rate would have to be confirmed by our ground team at the time of reservation. The cost is typically $300 per night.

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    Martin

    Asked on December 18th, 2024

    On which day does the train cross the aqueduct shown in the picture -- and is that the one made famous by the Harry Potter movie?

    Tour Details
    • Culture TripOperatorWritten December 2024

      The Jacobite steam train is taken on Day 3 and yes this is the one from Harry Potter.

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    Carl

    Asked on December 16th, 2024

    Is there a tour similar to this leaving July 2, 2025?

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten December 2024

      Our trips are set in date and Itinerary to allow travelers to meet and travel as part of a small group. We do not offer any alternatives over that period im afraid.

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      Carl

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      Are there any tours offered that start Jily 2?

    • Culture TripOperatorWritten December 2024

      We do not have a 2nd of July trip. We do have a trip departing Sunday the 20th of July.

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    Gloria

    Asked on December 1st, 2024

    The price has dropped, is there a penalty to cancel and rebook?

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten December 2024

      The cancelation fee is $300 (Loss of deposit)

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    Anne

    Asked on October 26th, 2024

    How much time will be allotted to the isle of Skye?

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      Anne

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      does this trip include roundtrip airfare to Scotland?

    • Culture TripOperatorWritten October 2024

      On day 4 you will take the train to the Isle of Skye where you will get to tour the island and spend the night before moving on to Inverness. Flights to and from your Culture Trip are not included allowing our travelers the flexibility to book a schedule and budget that works best for them.

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    Donald

    Asked on August 1st, 2024

    Do you plan on adding any more dates?

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    • Culture TripOperatorWritten August 2024

      We contract our dates well in advance so it's unlikely we will add any more now, however I will let you know if anything changes!

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    Pamela

    Asked on June 11th, 2024

    Is the airfare included for this trip?

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      Pamela

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Do I need to pay extra for a private room with bathroom if I'm traveling solo?

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      Pamela

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Is Loch Ness area included in this tour?

    • Culture TripOperatorWritten June 2024

      Flights are not included. Single Supplement is AU$1,550. The trip stops in Inverness on day 4 with free afternoon to explore.

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      Pamela

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      If I pay $100 deposit and cannot go, what are the cancellation terms?

    • Culture TripOperatorWritten June 2024

      Final balance due 55 days before departure. Deposit is refundable up to 55 days before trip, after that it is non-refundable.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 277029

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Scotland
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Culture Trip. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Culture Trip will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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