A View of the Highlands from the Jacobite Steam Train with an Edinburgh departure

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A View of the Highlands from the Jacobite Steam Train with an Edinburgh departureA View of the Highlands from the Jacobite Steam Train with an Edinburgh departureA View of the Highlands from the Jacobite Steam Train with an Edinburgh departure
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Why we love it?

This full-day tour from Edinburgh takes you deep into the Scottish Highlands, combining stunning natural landscapes with the magic of Harry Potter. You’ll travel by coach to Mallaig before boarding the Jacobite Steam Train, famously known as the 'Hogwarts Express' by fans, offering a chance to experience the iconic route featured in the films. Along the way, a local Scottish guide shares insights into the region’s history and its connection to J.K. Rowling’s world, including references to filming locations and the coffee shop where the first novel was written. This tour suits travelers interested in both Scottish culture and the Harry Potter story, providing a blend of scenic beauty, literary history, and rail travel.

Inclusions

  • Jacobite Steam Train 
  • Local Scottish Guide

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Scottish Highlands & the Jacobite Steam Train

Learn all about Edinburgh’s connections to Harry Potter, as we depart the city and journey north towards the Highlands, past the magnificent Forth Bridge and through the Kingdom of Fife, and Perth.

Feast your eyes upon the Glenfinnan Viaduct on the stunning drive up the West Coast. The next time you see it will be when you’re travelling across its iconic arches on the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig!

After your experience on one of the world’s most beautiful railway lines, we’ll take you straight to Scotland’s most dramatic landscape, Glencoe, which was used as the backdrop for some much-loved scenes in Harry Potter.

We continue through the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor, regaling tales from Scotland’s past, before arriving back into the city in the late evening. 

Meet at the Radical Travel Sales Office on 60 High Street (The Royal Mile) , Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. 

It is not possible to upgrade to first class tickets for the steam train. Everyone is issued a standard class train ticket.

Check-in for this tour is 6:45am, so the tour can depart at 7:15am. 

We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.

Please Note

  • Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure date. 
  • It is not possible to upgrade to first class tickets for the steam train. Everyone is issued a standard class train ticket.
  • We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. 
  • Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  • Travel insurance is recommended
  • Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do ot allocate seats.
  • It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. 
  • Cancellation of Day Tours: Full refund if cancelled at least 48 hours in advance. If cancelled less than 48 hours in advance there will be a 100% charge.
  • Adults / Students must be over 18 at the time of travel.
  • Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
  • The minimum age for a Highland Explorer Tour passenger is 5 years old.
  • Those who are 17 year old pay the adult price, but need to be accompanied by someone aged 18 or over.
  • Drop-off location is in central Edinburgh

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

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