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Scotland, Highlands with the family

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Castles, a famous steam train and glens that look like storybooks — with Edinburgh to start and finish.

Scotland, Highlands with the family — Edinburgh & Highlands, Scotland

Day by day

Day 1

Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile

Day 2

Drive to Glencoe, glen walks

Day 3

Jacobite steam train to Mallaig

The must-dos, honestly graded

  • The Jacobite steam train, booked aheadWorth It
  • Glencoe with a ranger-style walkWorth It
  • A Loch Ness boat for the legend huntersWorth It
  • Edinburgh in peak festival August without bookingsNot Worth It
Splurge — worth itThe Jacobite steam train, booked ahead
Skip — save yourselfEdinburgh in peak festival August without bookings
What nobody tells youFestival August doubles the city crowds — book everything or pick another month.
Plan ahead & packSteam train and castle slots booked early; waterproofs for all.
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