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Royal Scotsman - Scotch Malt Whisky Tour

Royal Scotsman - Scotch Malt Whisky Tour, a rail journey with railtour suisse

This trip offers a deep insight into Scotland's whisky culture.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    Edinburgh

    Meet your Scotch Malt Whisky Society ambassador at the Balmoral Hotel for a welcome dram. The Royal Scotsman departs Edinburgh Waverley Station, travelling north over the Forth Railway Bridge across the Firth of Forth. Afternoon tea is served through the former Kingdom of Fife, followed by an exclusive whisky nosing and tasting with whisky expert and author Charles MacLean.

  2. Day 2rail

    Tain

    After a full Scottish breakfast on board, disembark in Tain to visit the Glenmorangie Distillery: traditional production methods, a tutored tasting, and a light lunch. The train continues along Loch Luichart and the Torridon mountains, through Achnasheen, the Luib summit and Strathcarron, then follows Loch Carron past Attadale, Stromeferry, Duncraig and Plockton, arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh, gateway to the Isle of Skye. The day concludes with a formal dinner on board, followed by coffee and liqueurs in the Observation car.

  3. Day 3rail

    Carrbridge

    Breakfast is served as the train heads east towards Carrbridge. Before lunch, join the whisky ambassador in the Observation Car for a tasting of single cask whiskies. Lunch on board, then disembark in Aviemore to visit the Tomatin Distillery, with a tutored tasting of three Tomatin single malts. Return to the train in Boat of Garten for an informal dinner, with local musicians entertaining in the observation car.

  4. Day 4rail

    Rothiemurchus Estate

    After breakfast, travel by coach to Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms National Park, with fishing, clay pigeon shooting or an estate tour. Return to the train at Kingussie for a leisurely lunch on board heading south. Later, visit the Tullibardine Distillery in Blackford for a private VIP tour, samples from the barrel, and a tutored tasting of three Tullibardine Highland Single Malts. Re-board the train in Perth for a formal dinner on the way to Dundee, with Scottish country dancing on the station platform.

  5. Day 5rail

    Edinburgh

    After the last breakfast, the train arrives in Edinburgh at around 10:00 am.

Included

  • Travel including overnight stay in the Royal Scotsman in the booked category
  • Excursions including entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Catering on board (all meals, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages)
  • Entertainment program on board
  • Travel documents

Not included

  • Arrival and return journey
  • Hotel accommodation on site
  • Entry fee (ETA) for GB
  • Any treatments in the spa car
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Cancellation and travel insurance

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