Royal Scotsman Classic Journey (4 nights) from £3190pp
The quintessential Royal Scotsman experience follows the east coast up to Keith before heading to the picturesque west coast village of Plockton, before making your way to Inverness and then south to Perth. Along the way there is time for golf, seal spotting aboard, or a guided walk along Caledonian pine forest trails.
Route Map
Journey Dates & Times
| Date | From |
|---|---|
| 11, 18, 25 August 2008 | Edinburgh Waverley |
| 1, 5, 15, 22 September 2008 | Edinburgh Waverley |
| 3, 15, 20 October 2008 | Edinburgh Waverley |
Itinerary
Day One: Edinburgh - Keith
The Royal Scotsman departs Edinburgh Waverley Station at 14.25, and travels across the Firth of Forth on the Forth Railway Bridge. Enjoy your afternoon tea as you journey through the former Kingdom of Fife and across the Tay Bridge.
Following the east coast, passing through Arbroath, Montrose and Aberdeen before arriving in Huntly, where you will disembark for a traditional Scottish ceilidh at Strathisla. You then rejoin the train at Keith for an informal dinner and overnight stabling.
Day Two: Keith - Kyle of Lochalsh
Breakfast is served as the train departs Keith and travels to Elgin where you disembark. At Elgin you have 2 options;
Option 1 a visit to Johnstons of Elgin - the only British mill to transform cashmere from raw fibre to the finished garment.
Option 2 a visit to Glen Grant distillery which was founded in 1840 and is set around a small courtyard with turreted and gabled offices in the "Scottish Baronial" style.
You return to the train in Elgin before continuing west to Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh, on one of the most scenic routes in Britain. Lunch is served as you pass through Dingwall and Garve. The line passes Loch Luichart and the Torridon mountains. On through Achnasheen, then the climb to Luib summit and Achnashellach forest before descending to Strathcarron. The train then follows the edge of Loch Carron through Attadale, Stromeferry and Duncraig. At Plockton you will have an opportunity to explore this picturesque Scottish Highland village.
Take a boat trip to see the colony of wild seals, and enjoy views across the Isle of Skye to the Applecross Mountains. There is also a woodland walk, which leads to a viewpoint overlooking the loch. Then meet at the Plockton Hotel, to enjoy a dram before rejoining the motorcoach. You return to the train in Kyle of Lochalsh for overnight stabling. Dinner is formal and followed by entertainment in the Observation Car.
Day Three: Kyle of Lochalsh - Boat of Garten
After your breakfast, enjoy a photo opportunity outside Eilean Donan Castle which dates back to the time of the Picts. Departing from Kyle your travel around the edge of the Beauly Firth, and cross the northern end of the Caledonian Canal before reaching Inverness.
The train continues south to Carrbridge where you disembark to visit Ballindalloch, one of Scotland's most romantic castles which has been the home of the Macpherson-Grant family since 1546. You return to the train at Boat of Garten on the private Strathspey Railway for overnight stabling. A formal dinner is served and afterwards you meet Ray Owens, a Highlander who brings to life the stories of Scottish heroes.
Day Four: Boat of Garten - Dundee
Disembarking from the train at Boat of Garten you can choose from a number of different options; enjoy a round of golf at Boat of Garten Golf Club, explore the Highland Wildlife Park, or go fishing on a loch at Aviemore. You rejoin the train in Aviemore and enjoy lunch as you journey south through Blair Atholl and Pitlochry to Dunkeld, where you disembark for your visit to Glamis Castle, Seat of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and childhood home of the late HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Rejoining the train in Perth you will enjoy an informal dinner as you travel to Dundee where the train stables overnight.
Day Five: Dundee – Edinburgh
After breakfast, the train leaves Dundee and travels over the Tay Bridge then through the former Kingdom of Fife. You cross the Firth of Forth by means of the Forth Railway Bridge to arrive in Edinburgh Waverley station where your journey ends at 09.34.
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