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Jacobite Steam Train: Scotland's Highlights Tour
4.8
111 Ratings
Glasgow City
Explore Scotland’s iconic landscapes and ride the Hogwarts Express on a magical day tour from Glasgow. Book your adventure now!
Explore Scotland’s iconic landscapes and ride the Hogwarts Express on a magical day tour from Glasgow. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Enjoy a picturesque drive through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
- Rannoch Moor - Journey through the secluded wilderness of Rannoch Moor, celebrated for its diverse wildlife.
- Glencoe - Pause at Glen Coe to admire breathtaking views of its striking peaks and the renowned Three…
- Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - Enjoy a picturesque drive through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
- Rannoch Moor - Journey through the secluded wilderness of Rannoch Moor, celebrated for its diverse wildlife.
- Glencoe - Pause at Glen Coe to admire breathtaking views of its striking peaks and the renowned Three Sisters.
- Fort William - Look forward to the renowned Jacobite Steam Train! Departing from Fort William, this extraordinary rail journey meanders along Scotland’s rugged west coast, crossing the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in the Harry Potter films. The train ride lasts about 2 hours and will take you to Mallaig where your guide will meet you.
- Mallaig - Alight from the train in Mallaig, a renowned fishing port, to explore the town and savor fresh seafood for lunch.
- Kilchurn Castle - After lunch, travel along the scenic Appin coast, passing the magnificent Kilchurn Castle, situated on the shores of Loch Awe.
- Inveraray - Enjoy a brief visit to Inveraray for a relaxed exploration and a stroll along the peaceful shores of Loch Fyne.
- Rest and be Thankful - On the return to Glasgow, pause at the famous Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint before arriving back in the city by evening.
What's Included
- Two-hour ride on the Jacobite Steam Train
- Passionate Local Guide
- Foreign Language Audio Guides Available
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Two-hour ride on the Jacobite Steam Train
- Passionate Local Guide
- Foreign Language Audio Guides Available
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- On-board restrooms
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tips
- Lunch
- On-board restrooms
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tips
Additional Information
Prepare for an exciting day exploring some of Scotland’s most renowned attractions! Travel along the picturesque shores of captivating lochs, discover towns steeped in history and charm, visit the stunning Glen Coe, and conclude with an unforgettable journey on the Jacobite Steam Train - famously known as the Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter…
Prepare for an exciting day exploring some of Scotland’s most renowned attractions! Travel along the picturesque shores of captivating lochs, discover towns steeped in history and charm, visit the stunning Glen Coe, and conclude with an unforgettable journey on the Jacobite Steam Train - famously known as the Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter films.
Disclaimer: This tour is an unofficial and unauthorized exploration of sites related to the Harry Potter franchise. It is not affiliated with, connected to, sponsored by, or endorsed by the Harry Potter franchise or the author J.K. Rowling. Please note, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
- It is not possible to upgrade your Standard steam train ticket to a First Class ticket
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, 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.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
Location
Buchanan Street Bus Station
Killermont Street
This tour will depart at 6:30am from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(111 Ratings)
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Warlock7
Jul 12, 2025
Picturesque - Absolutely scenic tour through the Scottish highlands . Highlight of the trip was the Jacobite steam train — absolute picturesque and old world charm as we cross over the viaducts and meandered through the highlands
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A8243pecarmeng
Jul 9, 2025
Highlands with Heather - Amazing trip ! Heather is a very passionate guide, full of stories, we appreciated all she told us. I liked her personal touch, she introduced us into her family memories.
We recommand anytime your trip, Highlands is like a box of chocolate, you have to try it and you'll discover incredible places.
I would do it again !!!
Thank you, Heather 💕
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Larsbaby
Jul 9, 2025
We booked the tour to tide the Jacobite Train. - Heather is a native to Glasgow and familiar with the Highlands personally. She was a fantastic guide to this beautiful countryside.
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S9806eamichaelaa
Jul 9, 2025
Long, lovely day! - This was a lovely bus tour! We saw a lot of very pretty scenery and got to live out my Potterhead dream of riding the Hogwarts Express over the viaduct. It is a very long day, so if you don’t do well in a car for long periods this tour might not be for you. Heather did a great job keeping us entertained throughout with history and her fabulous Scottish music playlist. Thanks for a great day!
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371siskaa
Jul 7, 2025
Wonderful day trip through Highland - It's a long day trip from Glasgow with a mini van (fit for 15 people) but everything was well organised!! We arrived at Fort william around 9.30am, allowing some time to take photos with the Jacobite steam train before onboarding to Mallaig! Nicky our guide is very kind, informative and full of energy from the start to end. She's been very helpful - took some photos of us / gave useful tips / allowed us to stop at few places we requested (eg Kilchurn castle) for quick photos (when time & place permits). Thank you for such a great day trip!
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Katemc2712ew
Jul 5, 2025
Take this tour! - The Highlands are absolutely beautiful! We took lots of photos of the incredible views, and the Jacobite Train was a fun experience. We loved the magical butterbeer hot chocolate! Excellent stopping points, and Heather was an excellent guide, sharing legends, stories, and history, as well as a nice variety of Scottish music 💚
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Jackms5309fz
Jul 5, 2025
Great Tour!! Heather was AMAZING!!! - What a great tour!!! Our guide, Heather, really knows her country’s history and legends!!! You can tell she really loves telling you about her country. She took the time to stop multiple times for great pictures and shared some interesting facts. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, this tour is an absolute must. Just Lovely!!!
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Donald
Jul 5, 2025
Highly recommend. Book early! - Heather was very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Everything was provided as described. Some extra stops were a bonus to the trip!
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495prisham
Jul 7, 2025
yay green - stunning scenery, our tour guide Nicky was super engaging. I just wish that the stops such as lunch, glen coe and inverness were slightly less rushed
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Penelopeh130
Jul 7, 2025
Not impressed with train ride - The guide was awesome and provided an entertaining ride with history and personal experience to the area and sites. We were disappointed in train ride as just basically a train ride and no talking throughout from a employee except for small interaction segments, several could not see the viaduct due to we were sitting in the backward seat. 19 Train needed some updating and was lacking any Jacobite influence or Harry Potter except for the trolley selling souvenirs.
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