2022 Tour code: 22HMS
About the tour
From vibrant Glasgow, journey through the mesmerising Scottish Highlands on one of the world's great railways, before visiting the beautiful Isle of Skye, embarking on a scenic cruise on the Sound of Mull and visiting colourful Tobermory.
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Your tour begins in Glasgow, where you meet at your hotel. After settling in, you're free to explore. Places of interest include Buchanan Street, the core of Glasgow's retail centre and home to the Royal Concert Hall, and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. With free entry, you could admire paintings by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Dalí, as well as works by local Scottish artists.
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3.5 / 5 · 56 reviews
Ms Edwards
Submitted 31 Oct 2021
Had a great time, food was lovely in all hotels, trips were very organised, we do fancy going on some trips that are abroad with rail discoveries and after the trip we have just been on would definitely book again with rail discoveries. Maggie our tour operator was very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, very enjoyable trip.
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A Madin
Submitted 30 Oct 2021
A very enjoyable holiday which did what it said on the tin. I particularly enjoyed the day on the Fort William to Mallaig train (and yes, we did get the steam train) and the Isle of Skye, the gardens at Armadale being a particular favourite. The Hotel in Glasgow is basic but comfortable, very much in the style of modern chain hotels. The Breakfast at that hotel was poor, with everything I tried, both cooked and 'continental' being of very poor quality. The Hotel in Oban was generally good, if a little faded, and the food was much better, both at breakfast and the included evening meals. However, the room cleanliness could do with more attention. The tour guide was excellent. A key point I would make to anyone booking this trip is that you do need to regard the travel as very much a part of the holiday, otherwise you are missing a lot! One area where I feel the holiday could be improved is on the day including the trip to Mull. I do not regard the trip as 'a waste of time', as I see one previous respondent has put it, as the scenery from the ferry is truly spectacular. However, bearing in mind that the majority of the day is free, would it not be possible to take an earlier ferry and include a little sightseeing on Mull? Caledonian McBain (The Ferry operators) used to run a trip which included a tour of 2 castles, including Duart Castle. I understand that this trip is not currently running due to COVID 19, but something similar should be possible. To be fair, our tour guide did explain this, and what options there were, and my understanding is that some guests did indeed take an earlier ferry and the bus to Tobermoray.
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Mrs Maguire
Submitted 27 Oct 2021
it wasn't like a tour had to much free time
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Sarah
Submitted 27 Oct 2021
A very enjoyable holiday. Margaret, the Tour Manager, was outstanding, engaging with everyone and making sure everything ran as smoothly as possible. She even rang us before the holiday to check if we had any particular needs or questions.
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P Dodgson
Submitted 27 Oct 2021
I should have booked my own tickets to Glasgow then I could have reserved seats.
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M Impey
Submitted 20 Oct 2021
Excellent stay, would have loved to stay longer during Armadale castle visit. Enjoyed our free time walk to Pulpit Hill in Oban amazing views.
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