Scottish Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train
Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter as you explore the stunning Scottish Highlands and take a ride on the iconic Jacobite Steam Train
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This tour provider was awarded a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award in 2024.
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Highlights
- Tick an iconic Scottish experience off your bucket-list with this Jacobite steam train and Scottish Highlands tour
- Learn all about Edinburgh’s strong ties to Harry Potter as you depart the city by coach, heading north to the Highlands past the magnificent Forth Bridge
- Witness the Glenfinnan Viaduct - AKA the Harry Potter Bridge - before travelling across it’s iconic arches on the the famous Jacobite Steam Train - AKA the Hogwarts Express
- You’ll then head to Glen Coe, used as a backdrop for some much-loved Harry Potter scenes
- Continue through the wilderness of Rannoch Moor where you’ll discover some of Scotland’s fascinating history, before arriving back in Edinburgh in the late evening
What's included
- A return coach from Edinburgh
- A passionate local tour guide
- A two-hour ride on the Jacobite Steam Train
- Foreign Language audio guides available
Prepare for the experience
Children information
- Those aged 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult
- The minimum age for children on the tour is 5 years old
Accessibility information
- Only light, foldable wheelchairs are allowed in the coaches
- Passengers must be able to board and disembark the coach independently or with the help of a travelling companion, as tour guides are unable to assist with wheelchairs or provide physical assistance
- Please note that some stops on this tour may involve rough terrain or are only be accessible by steps
- Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the experience
The Scottish Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train live date and timeslot availability can be seen upon booking.
Regular operating times are the following, seven days a week:
- Check-in closes: 7:00 am
- Coach departs: 7:15 am
- Coach returns: 8:30 pm
Departure point
- Departure point: 60 High Street (The Royal Mile), Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1TB
