Well looks like you will be there for Hogmanay - kilts galore! 
You can use the online enquiry service http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ for train enquiries and if you plan to use them it is better to buy a railpass before you leave - it will save money and can not be bought here in the UK.
But you would be faced with limitations as to routes, especially on the west coast which could add bus and taxi costs to your itenary.
For full flexibility car hire would probably be better and is less dependant on the number of people travelling - you pay for a car and petrol (gasoline) whether there are one travelling or five. Rail passes are individually priced.
When I visited the highlands in July car hire was a godsend.
There is a link to available car hire companies on the airport website http://www.edinburghairport.com/ so you will be able to compare prices etc.
Happy trip planning and have a good time! 
Last edited by McClef; 17th October 06 at 06:31 AM.
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
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