WEST HIGHLAND LINE in SCOTLAND

The West Highland Line runs from Glasgow to Mallaig in the Highlands of Scotland.

The total length of the journey is 164 miles, with the West Highland Line running along Loch Lomond, Loch Long, Loch Etive, passing through the most breathtaking scenery in Scotland, including the wild and moody Rannoch Moor.

The line from Glasgow to Mallaig crosses the world’s first concrete rail viaduct at Glenfinnan (immortalised in the Harry Potter films).   

Places of interest: on the route: Clen Coe, Inveraray Castle (home to the Duke of Argyll, chieftain of the Clan Campbell), Ben Lomond, Glen Falloch, Corrour Station.

At Corrour Summit you are 1350 feet above sea level - the highest point on the line. Ben Nevis looms ahead and at over 4400 feet Ben Nevis is Britains highest mountain. Further on to the left, are the white sands of Morar, with the Atlantic waves rolling in just before journeys end at Mallaig

At Mallaig absorb the views over to Skye, across Loch Nevis to Knoydart, and to Rum and Eigg.  Enjoy the deep, clean air and relax in the heart of one of Europes most delightful areas.

A line for all seasons  - The first sod of earth on the route was cut with a silver spade in October 1889.   Travel over it today and you will come to understand why so many visitors have fallen in love with it since.

Once again the West Highland line has been voted the world’s best rail journey, ahead of the Orient Express and Trans-Siberian Express !

Go on visit Loch Lomond and take the West Highland Line.