Scottish Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train
Ride the "Hogwarts Express", see Glen Coe, Glenfinnan, and the Highlands.
Check In Time: 7:00
Departure Time: 7:15
Return Time: 20:30
Last Updated: 01/05/2026 07:28:26 by Io Meinhard
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| 4 | Description Headline | Ride the "Hogwarts Express", see Glen Coe, Glenfinnan, and the Highlands. | ||
| 5 | Description Short | Escape the city for the day and follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard, Harry Potter. Scotland has played a huge part in the story of Harry Potter, from the scenic filming locations and inspiring architecture to the coffee shop where J.K. Rowling is said to have written the first novel. Experience the magic firsthand with our Jacobite Steam Train tour from Edinburgh, which includes a ticket for the iconic steam train – famously known as the Hogwarts Express – for an unforgettable 2-hour ride along Scotland’s stunning west coast. Our tour, primarily conducted on a comfortable coach (bus), will take you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, getting you to and from the train stations where you'll embark and disembark the train. Our passionate guides will immerse you in all the magic of Harry Potter, plus the real-life beauty and history of Scotland. | ||
| 6 | Description | Escape the city for the day and follow in the footsteps of the world’s most famous wizard, Harry Potter. Scotland has played a huge part in the story of Harry Potter, from the scenic filming locations and inspiring architecture to the coffee shop where J.K. Rowling is said to have written the first novel. Experience the magic firsthand with our Jacobite Steam Train tour from Edinburgh, which includes a ticket for the iconic steam train – famously known as the Hogwarts Express – for an unforgettable 2-hour ride along Scotland’s stunning west coast. Our tour, primarily conducted on a comfortable coach (bus), will take you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, getting you to and from the train stations where you'll embark and disembark the train. Our passionate guides will immerse you in all the magic of Harry Potter, plus the real-life beauty and history of Scotland. | ||
| 7 | Web Url | https://www.highlandexplorertours.com/1-day-tours/scottish-highlands-jacobite-steam-train | ||
| 8 | Start Location | 60 High Street, EH1 1TB, Edinburgh | Long: -3.186111 | Lat: 55.950264 |
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| 10 | End City | 60 High Street, EH1 1TB, Edinburgh | Long: -3.186111 | Lat: 55.950264 |
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Itinerary
Name: Scottish Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train tour
Short Description: Learn all about Edinburgh’s connections to Harry Potter, as we depart the city and journey north towards the Highlands, past the magnificent Forth Bridge, the Kingdom of Fife and Perth. Feast your eyes upon the Glenfinnan Viaduct on the stunning drive up the West Coast. The next time you see it will be when you’re travelling across its iconic arches on the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig! After your experience on one of the world’s most beautiful railway lines, your guide will be waiting for you at Fort William train station to escort you back to the coach. We’ll then take you straight to Scotland’s most dramatic landscape, Glen Coe, which was used as the backdrop for some much-loved scenes in Harry Potter. We continue through the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor, entertaining you with tales from Scotland’s past. Our Jacobite Steam Train tour comes to an end as we arrive back into Edinburgh in the late evening. Please note that the route is subject to change.
Description: Learn all about Edinburgh’s connections to Harry Potter, as we depart the city and journey north towards the Highlands, past the magnificent Forth Bridge, the Kingdom of Fife and Perth. Feast your eyes upon the Glenfinnan Viaduct on the stunning drive up the West Coast. The next time you see it will be when you’re travelling across its iconic arches on the Jacobite Steam Train from Mallaig! After your experience on one of the world’s most beautiful railway lines, your guide will be waiting for you at Fort William train station to escort you back to the coach. We’ll then take you straight to Scotland’s most dramatic landscape, Glen Coe, which was used as the backdrop for some much-loved scenes in Harry Potter. We continue through the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor, entertaining you with tales from Scotland’s past. Our Jacobite Steam Train tour comes to an end as we arrive back into Edinburgh in the late evening. Please note that the route is subject to change.
Highlights
- Jacobite Steam Train (Hogwarts Express)(Jacobite)
- Glenfinnan Viaduct(Glenfinnan)
- Glen Coe(Glencoe)
- Forth Bridges(Bridges)
Inclusions
Item 1: Return Coach from Edinburgh
Item 2: Passionate Local Guide
Item 3: 2-Hour Ride on the Jacobite Steam Train
Item 4: Foreign Language Audio Guides Available
Item 5: Audio guide links will be provided after booking. Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones
Item 6: Full Refund if Cancelled More Than 48 hours in Advance
Highlights
Name: Jacobite Steam Train (Hogwarts Express)
NameShort: Jacobite Steam Train (Hogwarts Express)
The Jacobite Steam Train shot to worldwide fame as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. The route between Fort William and Mallaig on the West Highland Line has been voted the most scenic rail journey in the world.
The Jacobite Steam Train shot to worldwide fame as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. The route between Fort William and Mallaig on the West Highland Line has been voted the most scenic rail journey in the world.
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Name: Glenfinnan Viaduct
NameShort: Glenfinnan Viaduct
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is known to many as the ‘Harry Potter Bridge’ after featuring in two of the famous films. The iconic bridge has twenty-one arches which curve around the dramatic Highland landscape, with views over the stunning Loch Shiel.
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is known to many as the ‘Harry Potter Bridge’ after featuring in two of the famous films. The iconic bridge has twenty-one arches which curve around the dramatic Highland landscape, with views over the stunning Loch Shiel.
Image Name: Glenfinnan Viaduct
Image Alt: Glenfinnan Viaduct
Name: Glen Coe
NameShort: Glen Coe
This jaw-dropping landscape is the most atmospheric and evocative place in Scotland. Glen Coe translates as the ‘weeping glen’, and the name reflects the sad history of the area, as well as the many waterfalls which cascade from misty peaks.
This jaw-dropping landscape is the most atmospheric and evocative place in Scotland. Glen Coe translates as the ‘weeping glen’, and the name reflects the sad history of the area, as well as the many waterfalls which cascade from misty peaks.
Image Name: Glen Coe
Image Alt: Glen Coe
Name: Forth Bridges
NameShort: Forth Bridges
The Firth of Forth has a trio of iconic bridges. The 1890 Forth Bridge is a masterpiece in engineering, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Forth Road Bridge opened in 1964, followed by the striking Queensferry Crossing in 2017.
The Firth of Forth has a trio of iconic bridges. The 1890 Forth Bridge is a masterpiece in engineering, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Forth Road Bridge opened in 1964, followed by the striking Queensferry Crossing in 2017.
Image Name: Forth Bridges
Image Alt: Forth Bridges
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Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train: red train carriages and black steam engine passing through forested area with rivers and hills
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Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train: red train carriages and black steam engine crossing the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct and lush hills in the background
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Glen Coe
Glen Coe valley with tall mountains and blue skies
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Forth Bridges
The iconic red structure of Forth Bridge over River Forth during sun set
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Jacobite Steam Train
View of the Glenfinnan Viaduct stone arches from inside the red carriages of the Jacobite Steam Train
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Scottish Highlands and Jacobite Steam Train tour Scotland Map
Itinerary Map of Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Edinburgh
