A "BEAUTIFUL" and "stunning" train journey in Scotland has been named one of Europe's most scenic to ride.
The list, which was compiled by the prestigious travel publication H&N Magazine, included journeys across the continent such as the Simplon-Orient-Express route in Venice.
'Beautiful' and 'stunning' train journey in Scotland named Europe's third most scenic to ride
Discussing the train journey in Scotland, it said: "The third most ‘beautiful’ scenic train journey in Europe is the Kyle Line, with 61.9% of its 190 reviews containing beauty keywords.
"Over 38% (73) of reviews describe the Kyle Line as ‘beautiful’ and 45 contain the keyword ‘stunning’."
Promoting the route to passengers, ScotRail said: "Travel coast to coast across the Highlands, in the shadows of mountains and forests, beside bright lochs and wide open moors.
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"The Kyle line draws a wide arc from Inverness to the shores of Loch Alsh, taking in spectacular Highland scenery – and finishing with magnificent views of Skye.
"Just outside Inverness lies Dingwall, a pretty market town that’s perfect for a stop off or a connection to the Far North Line. From there, the train takes you past lochs and moors as you travel through the Highlands.
"Keep an eye out for one of the most distinctive mountain ranges in Scotland, the Torridon Peaks, looming out of the north. On the final stretch of the journey, the train picks its way along the coast south to Loch Alsh."
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