Scotland's Most Scenic Train - A TRIP ACROSS THE HIGHLANDS

The West Highland Line is claimed to be Scotland's Most Scenic Train Route, by rolling from the lowlands to the Highlands through National Parks, along Scotland's Largest Loch, and with a view of the UK's highest mountain. Oh right, I almost forgot! It also stops at the highest altitude train station in the UK.

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[amc]

Oh my gosh, just realised I live in the most beautiful country in the world, best 11 minutes and 54 seconds Iv`e had in years.
Please don`t criticise Mike`s pronunciation of Scottish place names, I know many fellow Scots who do the same. He is an
ambassador for Scotland and shows very well what we have to offer tourists. When this crazy situation gets back
to normal, people from all over the world will want to visit here, welcome in Inverness anytime Mike, sweet video sir.

[johngray]

Ah! Mike, you should have taken more time with this video. You should have gone further to Malaig, took the ferry over to Armadale on Skye, ie Isle of Skye, believe me, you wouldn't have regretted it. I'm an 82 year old Scotsman, I live in Cordoba Argentina but like all Scotsmen, I dearly love my birth country. There's so much wonderful country to see that can't be done in one short video, and pick the right time of year . many thanks for sharing. God Bless.
👍👍👍👍👍👍

[davidh]

I spotted the date on Michael's phone - March 2, 2020. Absolutely shocking to think how things changed so horribly in the UK in a matter two or three weeks! I hope he got home safely, and to all of you in the UK, believe me, we here in the States know exactly what you are going through. We will get through this together.

[rickywooltorton]

Why stop at Fort William?
The most beautiful scenery is the leg from Fort William to Mallaig.

[gordonjackson]

You will never get tired of seeing the sites of rural Scotland they are so beautiful.

[arwenscott]

It's always refreshing to see Scotland through a visitor's eyes. It reminds me of where I live.

[peggyholton]

I love Scotland, the place of my maternal ancestors . I lived in Dundee for 2 months as a student, and made many trips to Edinburgh- one of my favourite cities of the world. The countryside is beautiful, as well, and this has inspired me to take a dedicated trip to the north of Scotland when we can travel again! Thanks.

[JBjokes]

Passed by my wee flat 3:02 ☺️ and then straight through my home village old Kilpatrick! Cool video

[emilyrose]

I love Glasgow but nothing beats the mountains and siting at the water.... just bring a flask with your own coffee ☕️

[lennytheleopard]

Welcome to Scotland. Great video. Psst - the Scots never call it "Scotch" - it's just whisky ;-)

[lupaofpack]

I was in Glasgow a couple years ago for 5 days (tagged along on my husbands business trip). I couldn't head out of the city because I wanted to be with my husband when he wasn't working so I explored...I explored everything and took my time. Glasgow was amazing because I love architecture, museums, churches, gardens, parks, and history. That being said, we took a half day to go up to Stirling and walk through that small town and explore Stirling Castle and the train ride made me eager for a longer journey. I desperately wanted to go to the highlands because as much as I love everything an old city can give me...I want to see the natural world with rivers, mountains, streams and lochs. :) We only had a day and a half of free time and so we used it to visit Stirling and Edinburgh. Both were great but if I ever have another chance to go to Scotland I will make the highlands the priority.

[monkeyface]

Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh is the train journey you want.

[fishyface]

Anyone who goes to Scotland for the first time should see the highlands, that being said some cities are great. Glasgow and Edinburgh are fantastic.

[smc]

I’ve been to Scotland and watching this video thrills my soul and Scottish DNA.

[yvettegontkovsky]

I was in Scotland a few years ago and absolutely loved Ben Nevis and Fort William. A beautiful area where everyone needs to visit if only once.

[maryjones]

I’m sure it was great letting the train take the strain but! Going up that west coast road can be scary at times it’s also the most beautiful road to travel up to the North of Scotland. It never ceased to amaze me. The scenery is breathtaking!

[donniestewart]

Afraid you missed the most scenic part of the route, Fort William too mallaig is inspiring by train, also the Harry Potter viaduct is on this part of the line

[Nynke_K]

This brings back memories. First of my first trip to Scotland when I was twelve in 1992, and then, when I started wondering why I also had memories of eating scallops at a restaurant on the water in Fort William, and and a huge supermarket, of my second time, around 2005. Beautiful country! I'm really looking forward to your Caledonian Sleeper video and I hope everything worked when you were on it! (it doesn't always, apparently)

[kellyplumb]

I live in Arizona and it hasn't rained probably for over a year now it's summer $115° and I love watching rain snow any kind of other weather besides freaking hot and sunny. It's the only thing keeping me sane right now 😂🙏⭐

[garycraigart]

The cities are inspiring but nature is nurturing! Love them both!!