Between them, they have a vast network of routes that allow visitors to get to any part of the city very easily. There is also an underground metro service, which is one of the oldest in the world, as well as local train services. 6 Day Trips from Glasgow 1. Isle of Cumbrae The ...
A guide to travel on the West Highland Line in Scotland, from Glasgow to Fort William & Mallaig - Britain's (and one of the world's) best train journeys. Includes an illustrated account of a journey on the West Highland Line, and information about the L
Day 9: Loch Lomond and Glasgow Day 1: Edinburgh There's simply no way to create a Scotland by train itinerary that doesn't includeEdinburgh. So, we might as well put it right at the start. Not only is Scotland's capital city full of history and rich in cultural events, but it's a...
Next morning, catch a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central/Queen Street (a short walk from each other). The journey only takes an hour and trains run frequently, so you can decide how early you want to leave. Then spend the rest of the day in Glasgow. Where Edinburgh is all...
Sleeper cabins offer comfortable overnight accommodation, but you’ll want to be awake early for the stretch of track known as the ‘West Highland line’, which links Glasgow with Fort William. The route runs along Loch Lomond, climbs 1,350 feet into snow-capped mountains and crosses some ...
South of Crianlarich, the number of trains increased when BR closed the Crianlarich to Stirling line in 1965 and rerouted the Glasgow to Oban trains over the West Highland Line south of Crianlarich.One of the more interesting passenger trains on the line is the through sleeper service from ...
Follow this seven day itinerary through the west of Scotland to see iconic sights and attractions in Glasgow, Loch Lomond and more. 7 Days in the east of Scotland Follow this itinerary to see the highlights of the east of Scotland including dramatic coastline, historic castles and awesome attrac...
to Fort William. Enjoy stunning views of Loch Lomond, the Trossachs National Park, Rannoch Moor, the Great Glen and Ben Nevis (the highest mountain in Scotland). Start your journey with a scenic train ride from Glasgow to Ardlui then take a ferry across Loch Lomond to begin your hike. ...
Enjoy the view of the off-the-beaten path as you travel from Glasgow to Mallaig, located on the western coast. This train heads away from the city and smooth highways towards the wilderness of Scotland as if the remote Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and Rannoch Moor and Glen...
The three men were a similar age to Nina and Loa. Early 20s. All carrying large backpacks and battered train timetables. The English guy, Steve, was a chatty bricklayer from London. The Irish guy, Paul, was polite and serious. But it was the Scottish guy, Derek from Glasgow, who really...