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Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train

Round-trip luxury train through the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Illustration of Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train

Fred. Holidays, through Fred. Rail Journeys, books travelers aboard the Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train that runs round trips through the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh in fully-restored Pullman carriages. Cabins are finished with marquetry, tartan and Scottish wool furnishings, and the train has its own onboard spa. Every departure includes a full excursion programme, such as distillery tastings and castles, alongside onboard dining with locally-sourced food, wines and more than 60 brands of whisky, plus onboard entertainment and an open-air veranda. Routes and durations range from a two-night 'Taste of the Highlands' to a seven-night 'Grand Western Scenic Wonders'. Group size is capped at no more than 40 passengers, keeping the trip intimate. This suits travelers who want a guided, all-inclusive taste of Scotland with the excursions and meals arranged for them.

Price history

Across 2 checks, this price has held at £6,299 every time.

£6,2992 Sep12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 2 points are a live read of the operator's page.

What to know before you look closer

  • Trip length varies by departure, from a two-night 'Taste of the Highlands' to a seven-night 'Grand Western Scenic Wonders'; check which itinerary you are booking.
  • An onboard spa treatment is available as an optional extra, at additional cost.
  • Fred. Rail Journeys does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this journey.

Included

  • Full excursion programme on every departure
  • Onboard dining with locally-sourced fare, wines and whiskies
  • Onboard entertainment

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From £6,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,509 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
How long is the trip?
Routes vary from a two-night 'Taste of the Highlands' up to a seven-night 'Grand Western Scenic Wonders', chosen when you book.
What is included?
A full excursion programme on every departure, onboard dining with locally-sourced food, wines and whiskies, and onboard entertainment.
Which train is used?
The Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train with fully-restored Pullman carriages, running round trip through the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh.
How many passengers travel at once?
Group size is limited to no more than 40 passengers.
Is there anything extra to pay for?
An onboard spa treatment is available as an optional extra.

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