Day 4 - Strathspey Steam Railway
Our excursion today is on the tracks of the
historic Highland Railroad. Traveling to Aviemore by rail, we
join the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railroad. From Aviemore
through to Broomhill, the train passes moorlands, woods and by the
River Spey. Through the large windows of the excellently restored
carriages, take in the stunning sights of the Cairngorm National
Park. From rolling hills blanketed by purple heather, to the craggy
top of Cairngorm Mountain, to mysterious depths of the thick pine
forests, pass through some of the most delightful stations in
Scotland on this short but rather spectacular journey. The final
station on the line, Broomhill, could also be recognisable thanks
to its use in the television series 'Monarch of the Glen', where it
is used as the station for 'Glenbogle'.
Finally, we travel by coach to Culloden Battlefield and Visitor
Center. The atmospheric battlefield was the site of the 1746 Battle
of Culloden - the last major battle fought on British soil. In a
bid to reclaim the British throne, the Jacobite rising of 1745
faced British troops in what would turn out to be their final
confrontation. The tragic battle lasted less than an hour and
resulted in around 1,500 deaths, the majority of which were
Jacobites. We have the chance to visit the moving battlefield site
as well as the fascinating Culloden Visitor Center, which features
interactive exhibitions and Jacobite artefacts including weapons
and clothing. After some time here we return to our hotel by coach,
where we enjoy a final farewell meal together; the perfect
opportunity to share stories and reminisce on your adventures.
Overnight Inverness.
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