Grand rail tour of Scotland

Planet

We are continually increasing and improving our range of public transport vacations for those who actively choose low-carbon transport. We take away the hassle by using our years of expertise with the timetables of boats and trains to ensure guests can access remote areas without the need for a car. We encourage travelers to use more sustainable methods of transport, and seek to reduce carbon emissions in this tour by ensuring that the majority of travel is by train. This vacation has been carefully-curated to allow guests to experience the true beauty and romance that the Scottish highlands and islands have to offer in a slower, eco-conscious manner.

We take care to choose local business partners who share our commitment to sustainable travel. For instance, the hotel in Spean Bridge which is included as part of this trip is committed to making wonderful home-cooked organic food and using locally-sourced produce.

We are corporate members of the John Muir Trust, an organisation committed to protecting the wild land of the Scottish highlands and islands.

People

For us, true sustainability means promoting and helping to maintain a way of life, where the economic benefit from tourism can make a genuine difference. That’s why we work almost exclusively with local, family-run businesses. We build close and lasting relationships with our business partners, based on mutual trust and an unerring commitment to customer satisfaction. We carefully select these partners to ensure that they share our values and commitment to sustainable and responsible travel. For instance, the small hotel featured in this vacation on the Isle of Skye is based in the heart of a welcoming Gaelic community and all staff are encouraged to learn the language, no matter what their native tongue is.

All of our vacation packs include "Robert's Recommendations", our specific tips on places to visit, places to eat and places to shop locally, all of which have been researched by us, and many of which are off-the-beaten track.