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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail

Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail, a rail journey with PTG Tours

Steam through the Highlands on the Strathspey Railway, ride the scenic Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, sail the Falkirk Wheel and cruise Loch Katrine, with whisky and brewery tastings along the way.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Perth

    Journey to Perth

    Journey from your home station to Perth and check in to the Royal George Hotel, home for the next five nights. Free time to explore before the first evening meal together.

  2. Day 2overnight: Perth

    Loch Katrine and Deanston Distillery

    Coach north to explore the Trossachs Range, with a scenic cruise on Loch Katrine aboard the 'Lady of the Lake', named after Sir Walter Scott's poem. Free time in the charming town of Callander, then a guided tour and tasting at Deanston Distillery.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Perth

    Strathspey Railway and the Cairngorms

    Train journey north into the Cairngorms, passing dense forests and wild moors flanked by the Grampians, to the mountain resort of Aviemore. A return steam excursion from Aviemore to Broomhill on the preserved Strathspey Railway, alongside the River Spey. Free time in Aviemore before returning to Perth by rail for the evening meal.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Perth

    Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway and Bridge of Allan Brewery

    Private coach to the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway for a scenic return journey past waterfalls, through woodlands and over the Avon Viaduct, visiting the Museum of Scottish Railways. Afterwards, a guided presentation and tasting at the Bridge of Allan Brewery.

  5. Day 5overnight: Perth

    Stirling Castle, The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel

    Transfer to Stirling with free time before visiting Stirling Castle, childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. Then a tour of The Kelpies, followed by a ride on the Falkirk Wheel, the world's only rotating boat lift, being raised 35 metres. Return to Perth for the final evening meal.

  6. Day 6

    Homeward journey

    After breakfast, farewell to Perth and homeward journeys from the station.

Included

  • 5 nights' bed, breakfast & evening meal
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

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