The scenic Scottish train route connecting all eight cities with stunning views

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Travelling Scotland by train offers some stunning views, and travellers can now see the country in all its glory on an epic route that stops in each city.A new campaign by VisitScotland promotes a scenic Scottish train route that connects all eight of the country's cities.According to the tourism board, train travel is surging in popularity as greater emphasis is put on more sustainable holidays.

Recent data from the UK Government reveals that there was a 155 per cent rise in passenger rail journeys last year, with 64 per cent of travellers across the nation looking for greener travel options.In response, the new campaign from VisitScotland promotes a rail route that connects all of Scotland's historic cities as a showcase for how easy it is to get to each one in a way that allows for exploration in between.

The route passes through some of the country's most breath-taking landscapes, including rolling green hills, ethereal lochs, and majestic mountains.VisitScotland Director of Marketing and Digital Vicki Miller commented: "We know that many visitors are becoming more conscious of their impact on the world around.

Our hope through this campaign is to demonstrate how easy it is to explore Scotland’s historic cities in a sustainable way."From our ancient capital Edinburgh to our newest city Dunfermline, Scotland’s cities offer the very best of our country’s history, heritage and culture, boasting some of the finest eateries, world class attractions, unmissable experiences and of course, our welcoming people."Read on for a summary of VisitScotland's interconnected train route.