The elegant Glenfinnan viaduct on the West Highland Railway (photo © Miroslav Liska / dreamstime.com).
The elegant Glenfinnan viaduct on the West Highland Railway (photo © Miroslav Liska / dreamstime.com).
Enjoying a ride on Scotland's West Highland Line
The highlight of this journey from Amsterdam to the West Highlands of Scotland is a railway in the premier league of Europe’s scenic lines: the West Highland Line from Glasgow to the fishing port of Mallaig by the Sound of Sleat on Scotland’s west coast. But we start with a wonderful overnight journey on a DFDS ship. And then we have a rail cruise through northern England and southern Scotland with a stop in Edinburgh.
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Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes 52 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
