Scotland · Highlands, Harry Potter Bridge & Edinburgh

Day by day

The journey, mapped.

1. Fri 5 Jun

   Overnight departure

   23:30 - depart King's Cross, London. 02:00 - pick-up at Birmingham International. 04:00 - pick-up in Manchester. 06:30-07:30 - breakfast & comfort stop at Scottish services. Bring a pillow and blanket; ice-breakers on board.

2. Sat · 12:00

   Ben Nevis · Scottish Highlands

   Arrive at the foot of Britain's highest mountain (1,345m). 90 minutes for sightseeing, group photos and a stretch at the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre area. Highland scenery in every direction.

3. Sat · 14:30

   Glenfinnan Viaduct - Harry Potter Bridge

   One hour at the 21-arch Victorian viaduct made famous by the Hogwarts Express. Hilltop viewpoint or flat riverbank walk. The Jacobite steam train passes at approximately 15:00 - time it right for the iconic shot.

4. Sat · 20:00

   Hotel check-in & dinner

   Scenic A82 drive south through Glencoe - one of Scotland's most dramatic mountain passes. Arrive at the 3-star hotel by evening. Dinner included, time to relax.

5. Sun · 12:30

   Edinburgh free time

   Breakfast and checkout, ~3-hour drive into Edinburgh. Three and a half hours on foot in the capital - Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle viewpoint, Princes Street Gardens, Victoria Street (Diagon Alley), Grassmarket, optional Arthur's Seat hike.

6. Sun · 16:00

   Return south

   Depart Edinburgh on the A1/M1. 21:00 drop-off Manchester · 23:00 drop-off Birmingham International · 01:30 (Mon 8 Jun) arrival back at King's Cross, London.