Weekend 3 Day Short Break By Rail To Scotland

Accommodation & Guiding In Edinburgh, Freestyle or Highland Tour Options

Core Tour - 3 Day Break in Edinburgh (2 Nights) With Hotel £189

Option B - Full day tour of Scottish Highlands including Loch Ness +£30

Option C- Tour of Scott's View, Roslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey +£30

Edinburgh By Rail

Scotland Tour Highlights:

This short break tour gives you the chance to see Scotland's capital and even the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness - all in a weekend. Edinburgh is less than 5 hours away by high speed train from London's Kings Cross station.


There are three choices of itinerary.

On the second of the three days you can choose to take a tour of the Scottish Highlands including Loch Ness or you can choose to just spend your time in Edinburgh, freestyle doing whatever you want to do.

On the third of the three days you can choose to take a tour visiting Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code" and you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the "Holy Grail". Also visited are Scott's View and Melrose Abbey.

Day 1:

We travel north to arrive in Scotland's capital, Edinburgh by 11.15 am. The normal journey time from London is just under 5 hours, which means you can have breakfast in England and Lunch in Scotland!

On arrival in Edinburgh we will take a guided tour of the city with our local Scottish guide before checking into our accommodation. You may wish to join us for some casual drinks close to your hotel in the evening - we promise you will enjoy our evenings just as much as the sightseeing!

Coming away on a tour like this is also a great way of meeting people from all over the world.

Day 2:

If you are traveling on our tour into the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness (tour B), prepare to see some amazing scenery. The landscape is rugged, wild and very different to other parts of Britain - it's simply breathtaking. The tour leaves from the hotel at 8am and arrives back at 7.30pm.

Please note that we only have a limited number of places on this tour and you should inform us at the time of booking if you would like to join.


If you are taking our Edinburgh "Free & Easy" option (tour A), you will have the day free to explore Edinburgh independently. Your Edinburgh guide is full of knowledge on the city and will be happy to give you lots of information so you can make the most of the day.

Day 3:

A full day to enjoy Edinburgh's city sites, before we take our train back to London at 5pm. We also offer you the option of visiting Roslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey (see Day 3 optional tour below)

Optional Tour Day 2 - Full day tour to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands - £30

As described above in Day 2 section

Your sightseeing, transfers and tour to the Scottish Highlands (if you are on tour B) is by a modern luxury coach.

Optional Tour Day 3 - Tour to Rosslyn Chapel, Scott's View and Melrose Abbey - £30

Have seen the film Da Vinci Code as well as read the novel?

Now, it is your opportunity to UNCOVER THE MYTHS & LEGENDS AROUND THE DA VINCI CODE, THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR & THE BURIAL PLACE OF ROBERT THE BRUCE'S HEART


Departing at 9.30 from your accommodation, your tour takes you south to the world famous Scott's View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. You will also get the opportunity to visit the original Wallace Monument.

From here you travel to Melrose with the opportunity to explore its great Border Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had very close connections with the Knights Templar and Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain.


Following lunch in Melrose you will make your way to the stunning 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code" and you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the "Holy Grail", which was also demonstrated in the film, starred by Tom Hanks - Da Vinci Code. From here you return to Edinburgh train station to connect with your return train.

Travel to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh by comfortable high-speed train from London with a journey time of just under 5 hours.


Northbound Train (first day)

Depart London Kings Cross 06.15am

Arrive Edinburgh Waverley 11.14am

Southbound Train (last day)

Depart Edinburgh Waverley 17.00pm

Arrive London Kings Cross 21.50pm

Tour Includes

- A two hour professionally guided tour of Edinburgh

- Traditional Scottish Guest house/hotel accommodation in central Edinburgh with breakfast

- Optional hotel upgrades

- Services of Tour Manager for entire duration of the tour

- Return travel in standard class from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh by train

- Optional tour to Loch Ness & Highlands

- Optional tour with Da Vinci Code theme

Tour Pricing

Adults £189
Children £169

Hotel Accommodation

All accommodation on this tour is based on staying in a centrally located traditional Scottish family run hotel/guest house in rooms with private shower, toilet, television and tea/coffee making facilities.

We offer shared accommodation in multi-bedded rooms, ranging from 4 to 8 people. If you select this option, you can avoid paying room supplements, regardless of how many people are traveling. All room shares are arranged on a male or female basis and we do not mix male and female in the same room.


Room Upgrades (Private Twin and Single Rooms)

If you would like to request a twin room (2 beds in 1 room), a double room (1 bed for 2 people) or a single room (1 bed for 1 person), we offer special rates -click through on the booking button for prices. All prices quoted as per person, per tour and are subject to availability. If we are unable to offer your requested room, we will give you the option of an alternative room or a full refund, shortly after your booking has been made.


Hotel Upgrades

If you would like a quotation on upgrading to 3 or 4 star accommodation, please contact our office and we will be happy to provide you tailor-made price.