Celebrate the achievements of our railways in the past 200 years by travelling via the highest mainline railway summit in Britain – at Drumochter – and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site designated specifically to a railway structure – the Forth Bridge.
Operated by SRPS Railtours, Britain’s oldest railtour operator which celebrates 55 years of railtour operation in 2025.
Pickup and set down stations are Carlisle, Lockerbie, Motherwell, Cumbernauld, Larbert and Perth.
Hauled by class 37/4s, 37403 in Large Logo livery (which was part of the everyday scene in the late 1980’s around Scotland) and with 37401 as teaser to what it could have been if ScotRail colours were used on the 37/4 fleet.
Perth to Inverness. The ‘Highland Line’ is renowned for its scenic beauty, passing through some of Scotland’s most picturesque and dramatic landscapes. Highlights including Pass of Killiecrankie, a Historic Site, known for the Battle of Killiecrankie and its stunning gorge; Blair Atholl the Gateway to the Highlands is the start of the climb to Drumochter Summit. At 1,484 feet, it’s the highest point on the main British railway network, offering breathtaking views.
We then drop down to Kingussie, run alongside Loch Insh before reaching Aviemore where you can leave the train. Leaving Aviemore we start the climb up to Slochd Summit before dropping down to Culloden, site of the Battle of Culloden.
Our final destination is Inverness, Capital of the Highlands, a vibrant city with rich history and culture.