WEST HIGHLAND & JACOBITE STATESMAN

Friday 1st October to Sunday 3rd October 2010

Departing from: Peterborough (06.30/23.10) Grantham (07.00/22.40) Bottesford (07.15/22.25) Nottingham (07.40/21.55) Alfreton (08.15/21.25) Chesterfield (08.30/21.10) Stockport (09.30/20.10) Manchester Victoria (10.40/19.30) Bolton (11.10/19.05) Preston (11.45/18.30) Lancaster (11.10/18.10)

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We are delighted to present a three day weekend tour to the West Highlands of Scotland at this most beautiful time of year with the Autumnal colours on full display – Travel will be on board the celebrated ‘Statesman’ Train over the full length of the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most dramatic and spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer with magnificent waterfalls and rippling burns that lead to peaceful lochs with towering mountains mirrored in the still waters beneath. A memorable return journey to Mallaig on the steam hauled ‘Jacobite’ train (voted top rail journey in the World) is included and accommodation for two nights will be in en-suite rooms at quality hotels in the Fort William area.

Friday: Following passenger stops as above our train takes the West Coast line with views of the Lakeland mountains as we pass through Oxenholme, and at Carlisle there will be a short break for a leg stretch before we continue over the border at Gretna Green and the long climb to Beattock, then taking the route around the north of Glasgow and along the banks of the Clyde we join the West Highland line at Craigendoran. Passing Loch Long and Loch Lomond we climb into the mountains for a memorable journey over the wild expanse of Rannoch Moor with an arrival in Fort William at approx 20.30.

Saturday: Following a traditional and hearty Scottish breakfast in the hotel we make our way to Fort William station where we step back in time with the maroon carriages (standard class only) of the steam hauled ‘Jacobite’ train waiting to take us on the magnificent 84 mile round trip over the ‘Rails to the Isles’. Before departure, time will be available for photographs and perhaps a chat with the Driver and Fireman, and then with a blast on the whistle and a full head of steam we pass the foot of Ben Nevis and over the Caledonian Canal swing bridge, following the shoreline of Loch Eil and into the high mountains.

At Glenfinnan we cross the viaduct which offers magnificent views down Loch Shiel and was the site where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1745, and more recently was the location used for the flying car scene in the Harry Potter movies. Continuing through the memorable scenery our engine works hard to haul the train up Beasdale Bank and past the white sands of Morar before our arrival in the fishing village of Mallaig. With views across to the Isle of Skye and numerous eateries there is plenty to see and do in the couple of hours before the return journey. On arrival back into Fort William time will be available for sightseeing and shopping before returning to the hotel where a three course dinner will be served.

Sunday: Following breakfast in the hotel our train will depart from Fort William around 09.30 for the journey up the Great Glen and Monessie Gorge passing the falls of Orchy. Time permitting a stop will be made at Rannoch where the views are truly spectacular and herds of wild deer roam - then homeward with magnificent views of Loch Long and via Glasgow, Beattock, Carlisle and Shap summit.

Accommodation and meals:

Pullman Class: Accommodation will be in twin or double rooms in the baronial 3 star “Ballachulish Hotel” situated in a breathtaking loch side setting on the shores of Loch Leven at the foot of dramatic Glencoe, around fourteen miles from Fort William. Breakfast (Sat & Sun) and three course table d’hôte Dinner on Saturday is included, with all other meals taken on the train. Seating is in air conditioned ‘Pullman’ style carriages with panoramic windows, wide seats and extra legroom at tables of 4 or 2. Included in the meal service on board the train (where appropriate) is a glass of bucks fizz with breakfast, glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapés followed by dinner with ¼ bottle of house wine and coffee with petits fours. An ‘at seat’ drinks service is available for purchase throughout the journey.

Premier Class: Accommodation will be in twin or double rooms in the 3 star “Isles of Glencoe Hotel” situated on a loch side peninsula at the foot of Glencoe around fourteen miles from Fort William. Breakfast (Sat & Sun) and three course table d’hôte Dinner on Saturday is included, with all other meals taken on the train. Seating is in 1st class carriages with wide windows at tables of 4 or 2. A full wine & drinks list is available with an ‘at seat’ service during the meals.

First Class: Accommodation will be in twin or double rooms in the 3 star “Alexandra Hotel” directly opposite Fort William station. Breakfast (Sat & Sun) and three course table d’hôte Dinner (Sat only) is included. No other meals are included in the tour but guests may wish to bring on board their own picnics for consumption on or off the train. Seating is arranged in groups of 4 or 2 around a table in open carriages with additional legroom, wide seats and panoramic windows. Hot & cold beverages, light snacks and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase from the Buffet Bar.

Standard Class: Accommodation will be in twin or double rooms in either the 3 star “Ben Nevis Hotel” just outside Fort William or “Alexandra Hotel” directly opposite the station. Breakfast (Sat & Sun) and three course table d’hôte Dinner (Sat only) is included. No other meals are included in the tour but guests may wish to bring on board their own picnics for consumption on or off the train. A Buffet Bar will be available on the train for the sale of hot & cold beverages and light snacks. Seating is in standard class carriages with wide windows around a table of 4.

On Train Meals: The meal service on board our train is as follows:
Fri – Full English breakfast or Brunch and three course Dinner.
Sun – Four course ‘Taste of Scotland’ Luncheon and Afternoon Tea.

Mobility: The platforms at some remote stations in Scotland are rather low or accessible only by a footbridge. These points should be borne in mind for guests who may have mobility issues.

Transfers: The transfer between Fort William station and the ‘Ballachulish & Isles of Glencoe Hotel’s’ is by road coach and should take around 20 minutes for the journey down the shore of beautiful Loch Linnhe, whilst the ‘Ben Nevis Hotel’ is situated on the outskirts of Fort William and only takes 3 minutes. The ‘Alexandra Hotel’ is located directly opposite the station and no road coach is involved.

Standard Class….................................£289
1st Class................................................ £349
Premier (Dining) Class………............£549
Pullman (Dining) Class........................£649

A very limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement of £40 per person.

Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available in Pullman, Premier & 1st Class at a supplement of £30 per person.

A deposit of £50 per person will secure your booking with the balance of payment due 30 days prior to the tour.

Just enter the number of passengers in the box in the left hand column next to the type of seats required and select the joining point, then press the 'click to book now' button at the bottom. If booking a ‘Party of 4’ please enter in the box in the left hand column the number of ‘Party’s of 4’ not the number of passengers.

Qty.	Type of Seats	Joining Point	Price
	Pullman Dining joining at	Peterborough Grantham Bottesford Nottingham Alfreton Chesterfield Stockport Manchester Victoria Bolton Preston Lancaster	£649.00
	Pullman Dining (single room supplement) joining at	Peterborough Grantham Bottesford Nottingham Alfreton Chesterfield Stockport Manchester Victoria Bolton Preston Lancaster	£689.00
	Pullman Dining (guaranteed window table for 2) joining at	FULLY BOOKED	£679.00
	Pullman Dining (guaranteed window table for 2 - single room supplement) joining at	FULLY BOOKED	£719.00
	Premier Dining joining at	Peterborough Grantham Bottesford Nottingham Alfreton Chesterfield Stockport Manchester Victoria Bolton Preston Lancaster	£549.00
	Premier Dining (single room supplement) joining at	Peterborough Grantham Bottesford Nottingham Alfreton Chesterfield Stockport Manchester Victoria Bolton Preston Lancaster	£589.00
	Premier Dining (guaranteed window table for 2) joining at	Peterborough Grantham Bottesford Nottingham Alfreton Chesterfield Stockport Manchester Victoria Bolton Preston Lancaster	£579.00
	Premier Dining (guaranteed window table for 2 - single room supplement) joining at	Peterborough Grantham Bottesford Nottingham Alfreton Chesterfield Stockport Manchester Victoria Bolton Preston Lancaster	£619.00
	First Class joining at	Peterborough Grantham Bottesford Nottingham Alfreton Chesterfield Stockport Manchester Victoria Bolton Preston Lancaster	£349.00
	First Class (single room supplement) joining at	FULLY BOOKED	£389.00
	First Class (guaranteed window table for 2) joining at	FULLY BOOKED	£379.00
	First Class (guaranteed window table for 2 - single room supplement) joining at	FULLY BOOKED	£419.00
	Standard joining at	Peterborough Grantham Bottesford Nottingham Alfreton Chesterfield Stockport Manchester Victoria Bolton Preston Lancaster	£289.00
	Standard (single room supplement) joining at	FULLY BOOKED	£329.00

All timings shown above are provisional - Tickets and confirmed Final Timings will be forwarded to you by post and you should receive these no later than approximately 7 days prior to the date of departure.