Royal Scotsman - Classic panoramic tour

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Keith
Edinburgh
Meeting point is the Balmoral Hotel at Waverley station. In the early afternoon, begin the journey along the picturesque east coast while served a sumptuous afternoon tea. The journey takes you via Arbroath, Montrose and Aberdeen to the market town of Keith in the heart of Speyside, famous for its whisky. An informal dinner is served on board, followed by the Scottish entertainment program.
Day 2railovernight: Kyle of Lochalsh
Kyle of Lochalsh
Leave Keith during breakfast on board. The train travels west along the Moray Firth towards Inverness. Lunch is served on the scenic route towards Kyle of Lochalsh. Disembark in Plockton, in a sheltered bay of Loch Carron, for a boat trip to see wild seals and a forest walk, plus a traditional Highland welcome at the Plockton Hotel. Spend the night in Kyle of Lochalsh. Formal dinner, followed by coffee and liqueurs in the panoramic coach.
Day 3railovernight: Boat of Garten
Boat of Garten
A refreshing morning walk across the bridge connecting the mainland to the Isle of Skye. Leave Kyle during breakfast and travel part of yesterday's route back to Dingwall. An informal whisky tasting in the observation car with the onboard connoisseur. Disembark at Carrbridge to explore Ballindalloch Castle in Speyside (options include a private castle tour, 9 holes of golf, or a distillery view). Spend the night on board in Boat of Garten at the station of the private Strathspey Railway. Informal dinner, followed by tales and gun demonstrations from the Highlander.
Day 4railovernight: Dundee
Rothiemurchus Estate
Travel by coach to the Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms National Park for fishing, an estate tour, or clay pigeon shooting. Reboard the train at Kingussie; lunch is served on the journey south to Dunkeld, where you disembark to visit Glamis Castle, childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Return to the train in Perth for a formal dinner and entertainment. Overnight on board in Dundee.
Day 5rail
Edinburgh
After the last breakfast, the train arrives in Edinburgh at around 10:00 am.