These are the top five Scottish railway journeys

On the back of the worldwide celebration Burns Night there's no better time to tour Scotland by rail.

The country is home to some of the most picturesque railway lines in the world. Great Rail Journeys have picked out their top five Scottish tours for the year ahead.

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Beginning in Edinburgh, guests travel on the West Highland Line aboard the Jacobite steam train. Visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct, pictured, Isle of Skye, Caledonian Canal and more.placeholder image
Beginning in Edinburgh, guests travel on the West Highland Line aboard the Jacobite steam train. Visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct, pictured, Isle of Skye, Caledonian Canal and more.
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