A luxury train that roams the Scottish countryside offering beautiful views and haute cuisine is considered one of the world’s best rail journeys.
Belmond’s Royal Scotsman runs 12 services across Scotland, all departing from and returning to Edinburgh Train Station.
Routes can be anywhere between two and seven nights on board and prices range between £4,000 and £14,700 per passenger.
There are services dedicated to the Highlands, the West Coast, stately homes, Scottish history, malt whisky and castles – offering everyone something they’ll enjoy.
Along the journey, there are views of every variety – countryside, beaches, castles, forests, lakes and mountains – to be seen out of the train’s windows.
Different routes will enjoy different activities such as pigeon shooting and fishing or private tours at historical sites and distilleries.
There is also on-board entertainment, such as ceilidhs, evening drinks and a gala dining experience.
With only 40 guests aboard, passengers can stay in grand suites with butlers and private dining, as well as double, twin and single cabins.
The train’s two dining cars celebrate seasonal Scottish ingredients with all haute cuisine three-course meals prepared on board. The bar is well-stocked with win, liqueur and malt whisky
There’s even a dedicated spa carriage, where the Dior specialists are trained to synchronise the motions of the treatments with the natural lilts and tilts of the train.
Those who have travelled on the Royal Scotsman have described it as “completely unforgettable” on Tripadvisor, calling it “worth the money” and a “first-class experience”.
