From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Highlands Day Trip

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Discover the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series on a day trip from Edinburgh. See the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel, and make a stop in Glencoe.

Highlights

  • Discover the stunning Highland locations made famous by Harry Potter
  • Pass by Linlithgow Palace, the mythical Kelpies, and Stirling Castle
  • Enjoy a short walk to the viewpoint of the Glenfinnan Viaduct
  • See the Jacobite Steam Train cross the viaduct (seasonal)
  • Relax and take in the Highland scenery on the drive back to Edinburgh

Description

Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series on a full-day trip from Edinburgh. Pass famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the mythical Kelpies, and the dramatically perched Stirling Castle. Head north through Glencoe while your driver/guide points out the film locations for the James Bond and Harry Potter franchises. Stop in the Fort William area for lunch before a short drive to the Glenfinnan Viaduct which was made famous from its scenes in the Harry Potter movies from the filming of the Hogwarts Express. Take a short walk to the viewpoint in time for the Jacobite Steam Train crossing the viaduct. The road home will be time to relax and take in the Highland scenery. The final stop is at the historic town of Pitlochry before continuing home over the Firth of Forth alongside UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge en route back into Edinburgh.

Includes

Scenic tour through the Highlands Stop at Glenfinnan Viaduct Viewpoint to see the Jacobite steam train cross the viaduct Transport on an air-conditioned mini-coach /coach Services of an English-speaking driver guide Regular stops for photos and rest breaks

Important Information

  • Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train is operated by separate company. We cannot guarantee that the train will be running on the date of travel and we cannot guarantee that the time the train passes over the viaduct aligns with our tour schedule.

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