WINTER WEST HIGHLAND STATESMAN

Saturday 10th to Sunday 11th March 2012

Departing from: Nottingham (06.00/22.05) Langley Mill (06.25/21.40) Alfreton (06.35/21.30) Chesterfield (06.50/21.15) Hazel Grove (07.40/20.25) Stockport (07.50/20.15) Manchester Victoria (08.25/19.40) Bolton (08.55/19.10) Preston (09.25/18.10) Lancaster (10.00/17.40)

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We are delighted to present a two day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most dramatic and beautiful time of year – 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 spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer as we cross magnificent bridges and viaducts with our train climbing high into the mountains with views of tumbling waterfalls, peaceful lochs and the prospect of snow covered mountains as they glisten in winter sunlight. Overnight accommodation will be in quality 3 star hotels in Fort William.

Saturday: Our train travels north over Shap summit with views of the Lakeland mountains before crossing the border at Gretna followed by the climb to Beattock Summit before taking the route around the north of Glasgow and along the banks of the Clyde where we join the scenic West Highland line at Craigendoran. Passing Loch Long and Loch Lomond we climb through Glen Falloch into the mountains for a memorable journey over the wild expanse of snow covered Rannoch Moor with an arrival in Fort William at approx 18.45 with time to relax before the service of dinner in the hotel.

Sunday: Following a hearty Scottish breakfast in the hotel our train will depart around 09.15 for the journey up the Great Glen passing the falls of Orchy and through Monessie Gorge. Time permitting a stop will be made at the isolated station at Rannoch for a short break where the views of the snow covered mountains are truly spectacular and herds of wild deer roam. Our train continues around the Horseshoe Curve and County March summit - then homeward via Glasgow.

Glencoe Tour: Weather permitting we have an optional road coach tour on Saturday morning which will travel along the shores of Loch Linnhe and Loch Leven, then through the spectacular Pass of Glencoe and over Rannoch moor to Crianlarich, where you re-join the train. Please note that Crianlarich station is not suitable for anyone with impaired mobility - Seating is strictly limited and should be pre-booked at the same time as the main tour.

Pullman Class: Accommodation will be in twin or double rooms in the 3 star “Alexandra Hotel” in the centre of the town, with breakfast and dinner served in the hotel restaurant at tables of 6 or 8. Seating on the train is in ‘Pullman’ style open carriages at tables of 4 or 2. Included in the meal service on board the train (where appropriate) is a glass of chilled bucks fizz with breakfast, late morning tea/coffee service with shortbread, a glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapés followed by luncheon with a quarter bottle of house wine. 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 “Alexandra Hotel” in the centre of Fort William with breakfast and dinner served in the hotel restaurant at tables of 6 or 8. Seating on the train is in 1st class open carriages at tables of 4 or 2. The meal service on board the train is as specified below and a full wine & drinks list is available with an ‘at seat’ service during the meals.

Standard & First Class: Accommodation will be in twin or double rooms in the 3 star “Ben Nevis Hotel” just outside Fort William (transfer included) with breakfast and dinner served in the hotel restaurant. A Buffet Bar is available throughout the journey for the sale of hot & cold beverages, light snacks and alcoholic drinks.

On Train Meals: (Premier and Pullman only)

Saturday – Full English breakfast, and three course Luncheon.

Sunday – Three course ‘Taste of Scotland’ Luncheon and Afternoon Tea

Mobility: This tour is rated as difficult for anyone with impaired mobility as the platforms at some remote stations in Scotland are shorter than our train, low or accessible only by a footbridge or steps and may be snow or ice covered. These points should be borne in mind for guests who may have mobility issues.

Standard Class: £179

First Class: £249

Premier Dining: £320

Pullman Dining: £349

A very limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement of £20 per person.

Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available in Pullman, Premier & 1st Class at a supplement of £25 per person.

A deposit of £50 per person will secure your booking with the balance of payment due 40 days prior to the tour.

Just enter the number of passengers in the box in the Qty. column next to the type of seats required and select the joining point, then press the 'click to book now' button at the bottom.

Type of Seats	Qty.	Joining Point	Price
Pullman Dining joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£349.00
Pullman Dining (single room supplement) joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£369.00
Pullman Dining (guaranteed window table for 2) joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£374.00
Pullman Dining (guaranteed window table for 2 - single room supplement) joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£394.00
Premier Dining joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£320.00
Premier Dining (single room supplement) joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£340.00
Premier Dining (guaranteed window table for 2) joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£345.00
Premier Dining (guaranteed window table for 2 - single room supplement) joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£365.00
First Class joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£249.00
First Class (single room supplement) joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£269.00
First Class (guaranteed window table for 2) joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£274.00
First Class (guaranteed window table for 2 - single room supplement) joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£294.00
Standard joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£179.00
Standard (single room supplement) joining at		FULLY BOOKED	£199.00
Glencoe Road Coach Tour		FULLY BOOKED	£0.00

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.