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The Royal Scotsman
This glorious train revives the romantic age of rail travel in Scotland. 36 guests enjoy luxurious State cabins fitted out in rich wood panelling, fine furnishings, tartan trim and en suite bathrooms. Each night the train is stationary to ensure a good night’s rest. Meals showcase the finest Scottish cuisine and after dinner guests are regaled by a local Highlander with tales of bloody Scottish battles, myths and legends while relaxing with a rare malt!
Accommodation
The Sleeping Cars provide 14 twin, two double and four single State Cabins, beautifully fitted out in rich marquetry, each providing a comfortable and intimate area to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Scotland.
Each cabin has its own private bathroom with shower, wash-basin and toilet, constant hot water, high quality toiletries and fresh fluffy white towels every day. Other facilities include: Lower beds; dressing table; full-length wardrobe; hairdryer; individually controlled heating; cooling ceiling fans; opening windows and cabin service call button.
Each bed is furnished with one feather and one foam pillow, feather duvet and cotton quilted bed covers. Non-feather duvets are also available on request.
With the train stabled at night in a quiet siding or station, you are assured a good night's sleep.
Dining & Bar
Dining on The Royal Scotsman is an exquisite experience. The fixed menus reflect the many seasonal changes and are consistently regarded as amongst the very finest in Britain.
The train's chefs create dishes to exacting standards despite the restricted space. Dining in the exquisite mahogany-panelled dining room is an experience to savour with meals prepared with local ingredients, such as Scottish smoked salmon, and served with wine for all tastes.
The extensive cellar provides a range of fine wines to accompany lunch and dinner plus a broad range of liqueurs and malt whiskies. The choice of a full Scottish cooked breakfast or a continental breakfast is available every morning.
Both Dining Cars are beautifully decorated. Victory provides 16 elegant settings grouped in twos and fours, while Raven has larger tables for six or eight. This offers the chance to make new friends with fellow guests or simply enjoy the company of the one you're with.
There are formal and informal dinners aboard The Royal Scotsman, usually on alternate nights. For the formal dinners a tuxedo or kilt is recommended for gentleman and a cocktail dress or similar evening wear for ladies. For the informal dinners a jacket and tie is the norm for gentlemen, except at times of unusually hot weather.
The Edwardian splendour of Observation Car provides the perfect backdrop for the delights of your journey. It offers an ever-changing panorama of virgin countryside and wild coastal scenery as the train moves past rugged castles, picturesque villages and heather-pink glens, home to magnificent creatures including eagles and stags. The views may be enjoyed from the comfort of the interior or from the exhilarating open verandah.
Comfortable sofas and armchairs provide seating for all 36 guests and conviviality and conversation are assured. After dinner the country house party ambience is enhanced by entertainment which creates a distinctly Scottish mood.
Journeys
Classic Itinerary
After following the east coast to Keith, head across to the picturesque west coast village of Plockton, before making your way to Inverness and then south to Perth. Highlights include a private ceilidh at Strathisla and a personal invitation to visit Ballindalloch, with its magnificent house and gardens. Along the way there is time and opportunity for fishing, clay pigeon shooting or guided walking along Caledonian pine forest trails.
5 days / 4 nights
Highland Itinerary
Experience the drama and wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Heading north on the Highland Line through Dunkeld and Blair Atholl to Inverness, passing Culloden, site of the 1746 battle. This journey is ideal for those who like outdoor activity - at Rothiemurchus Estate try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, venturing out with the Estate's rangers on a Highland safari or just enjoying a Highland walk.
3 days / 2 nights
Western Itinerary
On the West Highland Line, one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys, The you passes glens, lochs and mountains, steeped in the lore of giants such as Rob Roy McGregor and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Off the train visit spectacular, gothic Mount Stuart House. Imagine the finest country house on wheels complimented by great food, conversation and sunsets over unforgettable landscapes, and you have a taste of the Royal Scotsman.
4 days/3 nights
