Bonnie Scotland and the West Highland Railway

BONNIE SCOTLAND & THE WEST HIGHLAND RAILWAY

 

26 – 30 April 2027

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £719

 

Join us for our Scottish holiday this tour based in Central Scotland in the village of Crianlarich. A train ride to Oban is featured as well as a sightseeing excursion around Perthshire and a distillery

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

· Enjoy a spectacular journey on the West Highland Railway, one of the world’s most scenic rail routes

· Visit Fort William, set at the foot of Ben Nevis in the heart of the Highlands

· Discover Ben Cruachan – The Hollow Mountain, a fascinating underground hydroelectric power station

· Admire the dramatic scenery of Loch Leven, surrounded by rugged Highland landscapes

· Visit Glenturret Distillery, Scotland’s oldest working distillery

· Travel through Crianlarich, nestled among stunning mountain and glen scenery

· Explore the bustling harbour town of Oban, the “Gateway to the Isles”

· Perthshire sightseeing, taking in Glen Dochart, Killin, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy, Crieff, and Loch Earn

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Scotland along the shore of Loch Lomond to the Crianlarich Hotel arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – West Highland Railay 

We join the Scotrail train at Crianlarich station for the ride to Oban. The line takes us through the Pass of Brander and alongside Loch Etive. In Oban, we have time to explore the town, have a look at the harbour, enjoy lunch and relax. In the afternoon we take the train back to Crianlarich.

 

DAY THREE – Falls of Dochart, Genturret Distillery and Aberfeldy

Today we head along Glen Dochart to Killin, where we see the spectacular Falls of Dochart rushing through the village. From here we drive along Loch Earn and Glen Ogle to visit the Glenturret Distillery, makers of the Famous Grouse whisky, for a tour and a wee dram.

 

Later we head North to the picturesque market town of Aberfeldy where we have free time to have a look around. We return via a scenic drive along Loch Tay.

 

DAY FOUR – Glen Coe Visitor Centre, Fort William Ben Cruachan – The Hollow Mountain

This morning we travel North to the Glencoe Visitor Centre, here we learn all about the feuding clans and the infamous massacre. We then head along Ballachulish and Loch Leven to the popular town of Fort William for our lunch break.

 

This afternoon we discover one of the hidden wonders of the Highlands - a power station buried deep under Ben Cruachan, the hollow mountain. Whilst here we enjoy free time at the visitor centre and a delicious cream tea in the café. We return over rugged and awesome Rannoch Moor to Crianlarich.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Scotrail journey: Crianlarich to Oban (Return)

Glenturret Distillery – tour & tasting

Ben Cruachan Visitor Centre & cream tea.

 

THE BEST WESTERN CRIANLARICH HOTEL, CRIANLARICH

The Best Western Crianlarich Hotel stands in the village of the same name on the fringe of the beautiful Breadalbane region of Perthshire. Relax in the lounges with a drink from the well-stocked bar after your day out. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, central heating and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Scotrail journey: Crianlarich to Oban (Return)

Glenturret Distillery – tour & tasting

Ben Cruachan Visitor Centre & cream tea.

 

THE BEST WESTERN CRIANLARICH HOTEL, CRIANLARICH

The Best Western Crianlarich Hotel stands in the village of the same name on the fringe of the beautiful Breadalbane region of Perthshire. Relax in the lounges with a drink from the well-stocked bar after your day out. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, central heating and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wifi

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	26 – 30 APR 2027	MONDAY	£719	NONE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£38

 

Why Travel with Jones Holidays?

With our warm, friendly hosts, comfortable coaches, and attention to detail, your holiday will be smooth, enjoyable, and filled with good company. Let us take care of everything.

At Jones Holidays, we believe solo travellers deserve fair prices and peace of mind. That's why our Single Supplement Price Promise ensures you only pay what we pay—nothing more. If hotels charge us a single supplement, we’ll pass it on without adding a penny extra; that’s our promise to you.

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

 

The Best Western Crianlarich Hotel, Crianlarich