Royal Scotsman – Grand Western Scenic Wonders

Edinburgh

A private transfer conveys you to your chosen hotel. Explore Edinburgh's Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, arts scene, food markets, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament building.

The Royal Scotsman

Board the Royal Scotsman in Edinburgh for an indulgent afternoon tea as the train rolls westward toward Craigendoran and the West Highland Line, passing Loch Lomond, Ben Arthur and Glen Falloch. Informal dinner and entertainment in the Observation Car.

Meals: Dinner

Glenfinnan and Fort William

Continue west through Fort William with views of Ben Nevis, gliding over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Disembark at Glenfinnan for tales of Scottish heroes at The Old Station Restaurant, or an optional guided hike through Nevis Gorge to Steall Waterfall. Informal dinner as the train heads to Bridge of Orchy.

Meals: Dinner

Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute

A ferry ride from Wemyss Bay to the Isle of Bute to visit Mount Stuart, a Victorian Gothic house with an extensive collection of family portraits. Formal dinner as the train resumes its journey to Kilmarnock.

Meals: Dinner

Crossing the Forth Rail Bridge to the Highlands

A leisurely breakfast traveling along the Clyde through Glasgow to Edinburgh, with a guided city tour, a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia and a light lunch before reboarding. The train crosses the Forth Rail Bridge and continues through Fife towards Keith, with informal dinner and Observation Car entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kyle of Lochalsh

The train travels west along the Moray Firth towards Inverness, then on one of the UK's most scenic railway routes to Kyle of Lochalsh, with views of the Isle of Skye. Disembark in Plockton for a boat trip to see seals or a dram of whisky at the Plockton Hotel. Formal dinner and a nightcap in the Observation Car.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Boat of Garten

An optional three-mile round walk over the bridge to the Isle of Skye. The train retraces the scenic Kyle Line back towards Inverness, skirting the Beauly Firth, to Carrbridge, where you disembark to explore Ballindalloch Castle with a private tour or distillery visit. Dinner and local musical entertainment onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Rothiemurchus Estate

The train brings you to the Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms National Park for outdoor activities such as fishing, clay pigeon shooting or guided walks. Rejoin the train at Kingussie for lunch, traveling south through Blair Atholl and Pitlochry to Dunkeld, then disembark for an afternoon tour of Glamis Castle, childhood home of the former Queen Mother. Formal dinner as you travel back towards Edinburgh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Edinburgh

The Royal Scotsman leaves Dundee and crosses the Tay Bridge into Fife, concluding the seven-night journey back in Edinburgh. A farewell breakfast onboard, then a private transfer from the station to your chosen hotel, with the rest of the day free to explore.

Meals: Breakfast

Homeward bound

A private transfer takes you from your hotel to Edinburgh Airport where your tour ends.