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Edinburgh & Loch Lomond Journey

Edinburgh & Loch Lomond Journey, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Experience the best of Scotland on this rail holiday, from the historic streets of Edinburgh and Stirling Castle to the scenic beauty of Loch Lomond, all aboard the Caledonian Sleeper.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Onboard the Caledonian Sleeper

    Caledonian Sleeper

    Relaxing overnight journey aboard the Caledonian Sleeper train from London, settling into a sleeper cabin with dinner in the dining car, arriving refreshed the next morning.

  2. Day 2overnight: Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Whole day to explore the city at your own pace with a hop-on-hop-off bus tour, taking in Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Arthur's Seat.

  3. Day 3overnight: Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Excursion through Linlithgowshire, spotting Linlithgow Palace (birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots) and the Kelpies Monument, on to the shores of Loch Lomond for a walk and mountain views, then the Trossachs, with lunch in the National Park before visiting Stirling Castle and returning to Edinburgh.

  4. Day 4overnight: Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Full day to explore Edinburgh at your own pace: the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, Arthur's Seat, the National Galleries of Scotland, or sites linked to Sir Walter Scott and the Writers' Museum.

  5. Day 5rail

    Return home

    Journey back to London, with the option to travel overnight aboard the Caledonian Sleeper, or extend the adventure by rail to another UK city via the Marvellous Escapes Travel Designer.

Included

  • Overnight accommodation onboard the Caledonian Sleeper Train from London to Edinburgh
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Edinburgh with breakfast included
  • Caledonian Sleeper train
  • UK Rail
  • Hop-on, Hop-off bus tour in Edinburgh
  • Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond Cruise

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