Custom Vacation Essential Belmond Royal Scotsman Scotland's Classic Splendours

Welcome to Edinburgh! Once checked in at your hotel for a 3-night stay head out to enjoy this great city. Why not start with a stroll down the famous Royal Mile? (Overnight Edinburgh)

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

Spend a second day in the Scottish capital today. Take a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia perhaps, and take advantage of your included Scotch Whisky Experience where you will learn all there is to know and more about a wee dram or two! (Overnight Edinburgh)

Today board the luxurious and iconic Belmond Royal Scotsman for a four-night journey to remember. Travelling 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) as well as 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 gold 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 will 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 make your way home.