Isle of Skye & The Train Route to Hogwarts

We hit the road early from Edinburgh, passing the iconic Forth Bridge and watching the landscape shift from city to countryside. Your guide will make sure you’ll feel right at home with tales of Scotland’s dramatic past and a first taste of local music.
First stop is Dunkeld, the so-called “gateway to the Highlands.” Go for a wee stroll among its charming streets – it’s the perfect introduction to Highland life.
Next, we head to the Commando Memorial, where, on a clear day, you can spot the peaks of Ben Nevis stretching into the sky. From there it’s on to legendary Loch Ness, with a stretch-your-legs stop at Fort Augustus and time to grab lunch if you fancy.
We continue to the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre for a walk through ancient Caledonian Forest, learning about Trees For Life’s efforts to restore this incredible habitat. Before reaching Skye, we pause at Eilean Donan Castle. Located on a tiny island, it’s often called Scotland’s most photographed castle – so go ahead, snap that perfect shot and make it live up to the hype! Finally, we cross the Skye Bridge and arrive at our hostel in colourful Portree, our base for the next two nights.