Royal Scotsman - Clans, castles and islands

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Spean Bridge
Edinburgh
In the afternoon, the train departs from Edinburgh and heads west, passing by Loch Lomond and the wilderness of Rannoch Moor. Settle into your cabin as the train makes its way towards Spean Bridge, where you will spend the night. In the evening, a relaxed dinner onboard, followed by entertainment in the Observation Car.
Day 2rail
Glenfinnan
The train continues westward, passing Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. In Arisaig, disembark for a morning stroll along the silver sands of Morar. Lunch is served as the train travels back to Fort William, passing over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. The afternoon offers a choice: explore Glenfinnan with a Highlander guide, or hike through Glen Nevis to the Steall Waterfall. Relaxed dinner, followed by Scottish music in the panoramic car.
Day 3rail
Oban
Arrive in Oban, gateway to the Western Isles. Breakfast is followed by an exclusive visit to the Oban Distillery. Cross the Isle of Mull to visit the 13th century Duart Castle, seat of Clan Maclean. Return to the train in the afternoon for dinner as the train heads back east towards Kilmarnock.
Day 4rail
Wemyss Bay
A leisurely breakfast while the train travels to Wemyss Bay. After lunch, disembark at Sanquhar and visit Drumlanrig Castle, home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry in Dumfriesshire. Informal dinner onboard followed by traditional entertainment.
Day 5
Night Valley
A ferry to the Isle of Bute to visit Mount Stuart House, a Gothic manor surrounded by gardens and woodland. Views over the Nith Valley and the sandstone Pink Palace, then a formal final dinner onboard, followed by a musical farewell in the panoramic carriage.
Day 6rail
Edinburgh
A leisurely breakfast while the train returns to Edinburgh.