24. Castles & Railways of the Cairngorms

Sunday 7 - Saturday 13 September
7 Days
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£899
(Single Supplement £200)

Sun 7 - Sat 13 September 2025

Unearth spectacular Speyside sights in this jam-packed Highland adventure!

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Your Holiday Includes

  • 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
  • Cawdor Castle & Gardens
  • Dolphin Spirit Cruise
  • Strathspey Railway
  • Cairngorm Mountain Railway
  • All coach travel & excursions

Hotel Information

Overnight hotels: Marriott Hotel Preston (outward) Holiday Inn, Dumfries (return) Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey (4 nights) is in the heart of the town and blends traditional Scottish hospitality and modern luxury. Hotels: All rooms are ensuite with television, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities. All have Wi-Fi and lifts.

GRANTOWN ON SPEY is a small town surrounded by ancient woodlands on the edge of the spectacular Cairngorms National Park. The town has been welcoming visitors since Victorian times and is still a bustling destination today with a number of attractions in the high street.

CAWDOR CASTLE & GARDENS is a traditional Scottish castle dating back to 1370, its steeped in history and complete with a moat, drawbridge, turrets, turnpike stairs and vaulted 16th century kitchen. Explore 12 principal rooms containing collections of rare tapestries, fine art, furniture and ceramics Outside there are three very different gardens to discover.

Glide across the Moray Firth on a DOLPHIN SPIRIT WILDLIFE CRUISE. Look out for the local bottlenose dolphins whilst the onboard guide gives a commentary about the area’s history and folklore.

 

Whistle through stunning scenery on the STRATHSPEY HERITAGE STEAM RAILWAY, a 20 mile return journey through moorland, woods and alongside the River Spey.

Soar to the clouds on CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN RAILWAY, Scotland’s only funicular railway. At the summit enjoy stunning views of the National Park from the Ptarmigan building’s viewing terrace and discover an immersive exhibition.

 

 

 

 

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