Belmond Royal Scotsman Scotland's Classic Splendours With Edinburgh

Welcome to Edinburgh! Once checked in at your hotel for a 2-night stay head out to enjoy this great city. (Overnight Edinburgh)

Enjoy exploring this beautiful city today. Perhaps a morning stroll to Arthurs Seat for an amazing view across the city, but in the afternoon learn the secrets of the city's ancient centre with a guided walk, then make your way to Edinburgh Castle for a journey through Edinburgh's vast history. (Overnight Edinburgh)

Today board the luxurious and iconic Belmond Royal Scotsman for a four-night journey to remember. Traveling north, you will cross the Forth Railway Bridge and enjoy afternoon tea and lunch as the train passes through Arbroath, Montrose, and Aberdeen before arriving in Keith. This evening, an informal dinner will be served in the Observation Car with accompanying entertainment. (Overnight onboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman)

This morning, the train departs Keith and travels toward Inverness. Around lunchtime, you will approach Kyle of Lochalsh (Arguably the most scenic route in the UK) and you will disembark the train in the picturesque village of Plockton. You can choose from a seal-watching boat excursion or a visit to the crowd-pleasing Eilean Donan Castle. Back onboard, enjoy a formal dinner followed by coffee or cocktails in the Observation Car. Spend the night on the train in Kyle of Lochalsh. (Overnight onboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman)

The train departs Kyle of Lochalsh this morning and relax as the train travels through beautiful landscapes. You will disembark in Garve to visit and tour the Glen Ord Distillery (founded in 1838) and enjoy a private tasting and nosing session. Back on the train, you will venture south to Carrbridge where you will get to explore Ballindalloch Castle on Speyside. Optional excursions include a private castle tour, a nine-hole round of golf on the castle's course, or an exclusive visit to Scotland's only single estate distillery. Following an informal dinner onboard the train, a Highlander will share stories and culture with guests. Spend the night on the train at Boat of Garten on the private Strathspey Railway. (Overnight onboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman)

Visit the Rothiemurchus Estate in Cairngorms National Park with your choice of either fishing, clay pigeon shooting, or touring the estate. Enjoy lunch on the train as it travels south to Dunkeld, where you'll disembark and visit the Glamis Castle and gardens. A formal dinner is served on the train as you enjoy onboard entertainment. Spend the night on the train in Dundee. (Overnight onboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman)

In the morning bid farewell to your fellow travelers and take the train west to Fort William via a change in Glasgow. You will be met on your arrival and transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay. (Overnight in Glencoe).

Today enjoy what some say is the most beautiful rail line in all of Great Britain. The Jacobite winds its way through breath-taking Scottish scenery. You will pass lochs and mountains, across the impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct, and on until reaching Mallaig. Explore this charming coastal community before returning to Fort William. (Overnight in Glencoe)

*The Jacobite train runs from Good Friday until the end of October only, outside of this time the scenic West Highland line can be enjoyed on a local train service

Make your way to the station to begin your journey home. The package includes the travel back to Edinburgh but how about an exciting overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper train perhaps?