Royal Scotsman

United Kingdom

The rolling grandeur of the Scottish Highlands

  • 18 sleeper cabins
  • 2 dining cars
  • Dior Spa
  • Observation car & bar
  • Live music and off-board excursions
  • 2–7 night journeys, roundtrip from Edinburgh

HIGHLIGHT

The Highlands (3 nights)

Duration
3 nights
Locations
Edinburgh, Keith, Kyle of Lochalsh, Boat of Garten
Aerial view of The Royal Scotsman as it crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct on a damp and misty day, with views of Loch Shiel.

HIGHLIGHT

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Looking down on a big plate of oysters in the shell, arranged dramatically on a moss bed, at a table with red velvet chairs.

A Taste of Scotland with Tom Kitchin

2 nights

Duration
2 nights
Locations
Edinburgh, Boat of Garten, Dundee
The train passes golden-grassed plains around a small lock, seen through a window that reflects hints of the interior.

The West Coast

3 nights

Duration
3 nights
Locations
Edinburgh, Spean Bridge, Bridge of Orchy, Wemyss Bay, Kilmarnock

Heritage Homes & Gardens

4 nights

Duration
4 nights
Locations
Edinburgh, Montrose, Invergordon, Kyle of Lochalsh, Isle of Skye, Boat of Garten, Dundee
Sharply angled view of breakfast, delivered to a cabin and resting on a window table with views over bronze grass plains.

The Highlands (4 nights)

4 nights

Duration
4 nights
Locations
Edinburgh, Keith, Kyle of Lochalsh, Garve, Boat of Garten, Dundee
A woman relaxes with a drink on a banquette of warm gold upholstery as she gazes through the door of the observation deck.

Scotch Malt Whisky Tour

4 nights

Duration
4 nights
Locations
Edinburgh, Keith, Tain, Kyle of Lochalsh, Boat of Garten, Dundee

Accommodation

A warm atmosphere awaits onboard our unique luxury sleeper train. After a day exploring bonny Scotland, retreat to your private cabin as our train slowly travels to its stabling point for the night.

Grand Suites

Size:

14m²

Sleeps:

2 guests

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View through a Double Cabin to an unmade bed with white bedding, bathed in window light and encased in dark wood panelling.

Double Cabins

Size:

7.9m²

Sleeps:

2 guests

Twin Cabins

Size:

7.9m²

Sleeps:

2 guests

Wellness

Seen across the water, two people stand on a small wooden deck between a grassy hill and a serene lake in the great outdoors.

Step onboard and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of complete serenity.

Dining

Close-up of the hand of a waiter as he pours tea from a pot into a cup at a breakfast table with poached eggs and pastries.

Served in our luxury train’s dining cars, each meal celebrates exceptional locally-sourced Scottish ingredients.

Our luxury train first took to the rails in 1985 – four decades later, our cabins, grand suites and two dining cars continue to offer unprecedented immersion into the Scottish Highlands.

On select evenings, live entertainment and traditional ceilidhs are sure to provide you with countless stories to tell when you return home.

The Observation Car & Bar

A silver river snakes through fields as the sun glows on the horizon, seen from the Observation Car deck, framed by railings.

Absorb and admire the wildness of the Scottish Highlands from the train’s best vantage point. Settle into an armchair or step out onto our train’s open-air veranda as you pass ancient castles, small villages and picturesque glens.

The Train

High-angle view over a row of three dining tables with red velvet chairs, laid with The Royal Scotsman branded plates.

Life on board the Royal Scotsman is relaxed and indulgent. Explore the different carriages that make up our train, from the Observation Car to our Dior Spa.

Celebrations

Aboard the Royal Scotsman, you can host iconic events and celebrations that guests will remember for a lifetime.

Exclusive Use of the Train

Be it a milestone birthday, a civil wedding ceremony or a retirement party, celebrate with a private charter on Scotland’s grandest train.

Leisure Groups

Two young Highland cattle out in the open, seen through the driver's window from inside a car steered by a man in soft-focus.

However you like to spend your leisure time, we will pack your itinerary with thrilling activities.