Please note: Our March and October departures may follow a slightly revised itinerary format to take account of seasonal weather conditions and reduced daylight hours. All core elements of the experience are maintained, but timings and daily sequencing may be adjusted to ensure comfort, safety and the best possible guest experience.

Your Highland Escape begins with the 13:35hrs direct service from Edinburgh to Inverness — a calm, afternoon departure that settles you straight into the rhythm of the rails.

As the train climbs through the Pass of Drumochter, the landscape opens into wide moorland, distant peaks and the soft, shifting colours of late afternoon. This is one of Scotland’s great railway journeys: unhurried, scenic, and perfectly paced for a gentle start to your four‑day Escape.

Arriving in Inverness early evening, you step directly into the New Drumossie Hotel — a warm, heritage‑rich base just moments from the station. The evening is yours to relax, enjoy dinner, or simply settle into the quiet charm of the Highland capital.

DAY TWO — The Kyle Line & Plockton

Scotland’s most cinematic coastal railway

This morning, you travel west on the legendary Kyle Line — a route celebrated for its sweeping views of lochs, mountains and the dramatic coastline of Wester Ross. From Loch Garve to Achnasheen and the silver waters of Loch Carron, this is one of the most atmospheric rail journeys in Europe.

At Plockton, you pause for a gentle lunch overlooking the harbour — pastel houses, calm water, and the quiet charm of this coastal village.

After lunch, your journey continues by road, travelling back to Inverness. The return route follows the coastline and glens at a relaxed pace, offering a different perspective on the Highland landscape.

Evening at leisure in Inverness.

DAY THREE — Inverness → Pitlochry → Blair Atholl Distillery → Dunkeld House

Highland charm, soft early‑spring colours and a gentle whisky moment

After a calm Highland morning, you board the train southbound from Inverness, travelling once more along the Highland Main Line as the landscape shifts from wide moorland to wooded glens and soft early‑spring colours.

Late morning, you arrive in Pitlochry — a Victorian railway town full of Highland character. There’s time for a gentle wander through cafés, shops and riverside paths before continuing your journey.

Early afternoon, a comfortable minicoach collects you from Pitlochry, travelling a short distance south to Blair Atholl Distillery. Nestled at the foot of the Grampian mountains, Blair Atholl is one of Scotland’s most atmospheric distilleries, known for its rich, mellow spirit and warm Highland welcome.

Here, you enjoy a gentle, unhurried distillery experience — time to learn about traditional whisky making, breathe in the warm aromas of the still house, and savour a quiet tasting moment shaped by heritage and craft.

After your visit, your minicoach continues south through woodland and riverside scenery to Dunkeld House Hotel — a peaceful, elegant retreat on the banks of the River Tay. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax, walk the riverside paths, or simply enjoy the calm of this Highland estate.

Evening at leisure.

YOUR HOTELS

4* Drumossie Hotel, Inverness

(Resort Hotel)

A calm Highland retreat shaped for gentle evenings



Set within peaceful parkland on the outskirts of Inverness, New Drumossie Hotel offers a warm Highland welcome and a sense of quiet elegance from the moment you arrive. Soft interiors, gentle lighting and spacious lounges create an atmosphere perfectly suited to early‑spring travel — calm, comfortable and shaped for unhurried evenings after scenic days on the rails.

A Highland‑classic atmosphere

Drumossie blends contemporary comfort with traditional Highland character. The hotel’s lounges and dining spaces feel warm and inviting, with soft furnishings, gentle colours and views across the surrounding parkland. It’s a place designed for unwinding — a quiet contrast to the cinematic landscapes you explore each day.

Rooms shaped for rest

Guest rooms are spacious, calm and thoughtfully appointed, offering:

• Comfortable beds with crisp linen
• Warm, neutral décor
• En‑suite bathrooms
• Tea and coffee facilities
• Free Wi‑Fi
• Peaceful views across the hotel’s grounds

After a day on the Highland Main Line or the Kyle Line, Drumossie provides the perfect space to settle, breathe and relax.

Dining with Highland warmth

Each evening, you enjoy a three‑course dinner in the hotel’s welcoming restaurant — a gentle, unhurried dining experience shaped by Scottish flavours and seasonal ingredients. Breakfast each morning is included, offering a relaxed start to your day before travelling onward.

Perfectly placed for your Escape

Drumossie’s location offers the best of both worlds:

close enough to Inverness for easy access to the station, yet set apart in quiet parkland that enhances the calm, reflective tone of your Scenic Rail Journeys Escape.

It is the ideal base for your first two nights — warm, elegant and perfectly aligned with the gentle rhythm of Highland travel.

A riverside Highland estate shaped for calm, comfort and gentle endings



Set on the banks of the River Tay and surrounded by ancient woodland, Dunkeld House Hotel offers a peaceful, elegant close to your Highland Escape. The estate’s long driveway, soft riverside light and timeless country‑house atmosphere create a sense of arrival that feels both restorative and quietly memorable — the perfect finale to days spent travelling Scotland’s most scenic railway lines.

What's Included -

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Thoughtful touches shaped for calm, scenic travel

Rail Travel

• Rail travel from Edinburgh on the 13:35hrs direct service to Inverness
• Highland Main Line (northbound and southbound)
• Mid‑morning rail service from Dunkeld & Birnam to Edinburgh

Road Travel

• Comfortable journey from Plockton to Inverness
• Minicoach transfer from Pitlochry to Blair Atholl Distillery and onward to Dunkeld House

Dining

• Dinner included each evening
• Daily Scottish breakfast
• Gentle lunch stop in Plockton

Experiences

• Full journey on the Kyle Line
• Scenic pause overlooking Loch Ness
• Blair Atholl Distillery experience and tasting
• Free time in Inverness, Pitlochry and Dunkeld

Accommodation

• Two nights at the 4* New Drumossie Hotel, Inverness
• One night at 4* Dunkeld House Hotel, Dunkeld

Hosted Travel

• Scenic Rail Journeys Host throughout
• All rail and road arrangements curated by TML Travel Group

Onward Travel Options

• Continue your journey home using TML FlyConnect or TML RailConnect

All experiences & journeys are operated by TML Travel Group Limited and are subject to availability and terms & conditions of the TML Travel Group Scenic Rail Journeys trading charter. All prices are per person based on sharing a twin/double bedded room and are valid for new bookings only. Single occupancy supplement and Insurance not included. Offers maybe withdrawn at any time. Every attempt is made to keep the information guides up-to-date, however experiences & journeys maybe subject to change and you will be notified. if this is the case. MINIMUM NUMBER OF GUESTS TO OPERATE 10.