Royal Scotsman – Scotland's Classic Splendors

Edinburgh

A private transfer takes you to your selected 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, traveling north across the Forth Rail Bridge with a leisurely afternoon tea, along the coast through Arbroath, Montrose and Aberdeen to Keith. Informal dinner and entertainment in the Observation Car.

Meals: Dinner

Kyle of Lochalsh

Journey west along the Moray Firth toward Inverness, with lunch aboard, on one of the UK's most scenic railway routes. Option to explore Attadale Gardens near Strathcarron or continue to Plockton for a boat trip to see seals. Formal dinner and an evening in the Observation Car.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Boat of Garten

An optional three-mile round walk over the bridge to the Isle of Skye. The train retraces the route to Dingwall with views of Highland moors; in Garve, a bespoke shopping experience or guided walk. After lunch onboard, arrive in Speyside to visit Ballindalloch Castle or its distillery. Highland storytelling in the evening, with an overnight stay on the private Strathspey Railway.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Rothiemurchus Estate

Travel by coach to the Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms National Park for fishing, clay pigeon shooting or an estate tour. Rejoin the train for lunch, then on to Dunkeld with a choice of Glamis Castle or Pitlochry and the Blair Athol Distillery. Gala dinner and entertainment aboard the train in Dundee.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Homeward bound

A final breakfast aboard as the Royal Scotsman glides back to Edinburgh. A private transfer back to Edinburgh Airport, or to your hotel in Edinburgh if extending your stay.

Meals: Breakfast