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Scotland by Rail
Published 19th November 2024
Scotland without a car? You can do it! Sit back and enjoy some of the most breathtaking and romantic train journeys in the whole country, with a gorgeous place to stay waiting for you at the other end.
From elegant city apartments, to remote Highland cottages, here are some of our favourite places in Scotland accessible by rail.
Drylaw House
Edinburgh - Scotland
24
Host the ultimate group get-together at this stately, Grade 1 listed Georgian manor, with room for 24 and just two miles from Edinburgh centre, easily accessible from either Haymarket or Waverley train station.
The Camillia
Edinburgh - Scotland
8
Floating boatel in Edinburgh, permanently moored in a quiet spot in the city centre near Haymarket station, perfect for a city escape with friends or family.
Croiscrag Cottages
Pitlochry - Perthshire
18
Three beautiful and cosy cottages nestled by the edge of Loch Rannoch in the Perthshire countryside offering a grand group retreat. And they're just 20 minutes from Rannoch Station on the Caledonian Sleeper line.
Loch Lomond Manor
Helensburgh - Argyll and Bute
10
An historic Scottish Monuments house with views over the Clyde Estuary, access to Edinburgh and Glasgow, and possibly the largest bathtub you'll ever see... Located at the start of the start of the highland line you can reach Oban, Fort William, Glasgow or Edinburgh by train.
Osprey Lodge
Aviemore - Inverness-shire
3
A luxurious, romantic detached wood-clad lodge in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, with Aviemore station only a ten minute walk away.
Beaver Creek Lodge
Aviemore - Scottish Highlands
8
Cosy lodge with a hot tub and a sauna amongst the trees a short 15 minute walk from Aviemore, perfect for a family escape to the Highlands.
The Barn at Williamstone Farm Steadings
North Berwick - East Lothian
6-8
An amazing barn conversion at Williamstone Farm Steadings – bringing country luxury to the Scottish coast. Easily walkable from North Berwick station.
The Merchants House
Edinburgh - Scotland
4
A sophisticated Georgian apartment on a quiet, leafy street just a short stroll from Edinburgh Waverley and the city centre's streets.
West Highland Hotel Hot Tub Studios
Mallaig - Scottish Highlands
2 per studio
Luxurious studio apartments with private balconies and hot tubs on the stunning West Coast of Scotland, perfect for couples. It’s just a short stroll from the train station and the ferry port, with boats to Skye and the Small Isles.
Dovecot Cottage
Edinburgh - Midlothian
2
Spectacular 17th century stone cottage for two people. Rustic-chic and quirky - it was once a home for pigeons! The centre of Edinburgh is a 15 minute stroll away.
Ayrshire Castle
West Kilbride - Ayrshire
14
Glorious Scottish castle built in the 15th century at the foot of Law Hill, a short walk from West Kilbride station in Ayrshire.
Balvonie
Skelmorlie - Scotland
26
A grand country manor in Western Scotland that has spectacular sea views and eleven spacious bedrooms and is under a mile from the station at Wemyss Bay.
Kinkell Cottage
Dingwall - Inverness
2
Gorgeous stone cottage near Inverness with cosy modern interior, beautiful views, roll-top bath, wood burner and a delightful private garden. Conon Bridge is the nearest station and about a half hour's walk.