Tyndrum

Tyndrum is a small village situated 5 miles north of Crianlarich in the heart of the hillwalking country around Glen Lochy.

Tyndrum is an important transport staging post in the region. The road divides just north of the village with the A85 heading west to Oban, and the A82 heading for Fort William via Glencoe.

Glencoe

It has long been one of Scotland’s most famous places, known equally for its rare beauty and sorrowful past.

Discover its remarkable history, landscape and wildlife, as well as the backdrops for films including ‘Braveheart’, ‘Rob Roy’ and ‘Skyfall’.

Get a taste of the stories that make the glen so special and discover more about walks, weather, wildlife to spot and things to do on your visit.

Fort William

You might wonder where is Fort William? Located in Lochaber in the West Highlands, the town is often described as the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’.

With Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis, the surrounding area has some of the most stunning scenery in Britain.

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Glenfinnan attracts many thousands of visitors from around the world to experience the stunning scenery but also the special atmosphere.

The famous Glenfinnan Viaduct carries the railway to Glenfinnan Station across a 1,000 ft span, 100 ft above the ground.

The Jacobite steam train runs from here to Fort William and Mallaig in summer months with regular trains available the rest of the year.

The filming of Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban took place in this area with the Hogwarts Express calling at Glenfinnan.

For fans of the Harry Potter Films this location is a must stop, the photos of this location will be something to show friends and family when home.

Callander

A bustling tourist town situated on the River Teith, west of Stirling, and gives visitors a taste of the Highlands.

It is set dramatically beneath high, wooded crags, and gained fame as the location for the original Doctor Findlay’s Casebook television series.

Stirling (Pass By)

Leaving the Scottish Highlands you will pass Stirling the “Gateway to the Scottish Highlands”.
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The mighty Stirling Castle sits proudly keeping watch over the city.

The reason why so many battles took place around here was in order to hold the strategic importance of Stirling, which overlooked the lowest bridging point across the River Forth.

The Kelpies (Pass By)

As you travel east towards Edinburgh we will pass The Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures.

Two gigantic, gliniting horse heads rising to the sky.

Monuments in tribute to the horse power heritage of industrial Scotland.