Take scotland’s greatest rail journey with carol kirkwood

A weekend away from it all in the wild landscapes of the Shetland Islands offers the perfect break from city life

Your guide to the galas, special events and main line railtours

This week’s dream: the romance of the night train ...

This time of year means rich wildlife potential amid rugged beauty, and you can join us there for an exclusive trip from 2 to 7 November 2025

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How to run a railway at night