The perfect tour for any scotch whisky connoisseur, this luxury train journey aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman embarks on a four-night jaunt across Scotland visiting traditional distilleries and lavishing whisky tasting. The Scotch whisky will be in full flow at all times as you are treated to no less than three private distillery tours plus an exclusive visit to The Scotch Whisky Society for an exclusive tasting. More specialist single-cask whisky tasting takes place across the four days as you immerse yourself in the finest Scotland has to offer.
After a day experiencing the very finest Scotch malt whisky, retire aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman to experience true unrivalled levels of luxury. Unwind aboard one of the many authentic carriages, dine on multiple courses of exquisite cuisine and relax with a glass of your favourite beverage as you watch the breathtaking Scottish landscape float by. By night, retire to your very own accommodation complete with en suite. Sink into a pure haven of polished woods and Scottish wool fabrics as you relax in pure comfort, ready for another day of Scotch malt whisky tasting and tours the next day.
Luxury Accommodation
Four nights aboard the Royal Scotsman luxury train with 24-hour steward service
Fine Dining
All meals aboard the train: full Scottish breakfast, two-course lunch, three-course dinner including cheeseboard, coffee, tea and petit fours. All beverages including alcoholic drinks
Historical Tours
A private tour of the Benromach distillery, a visit to Rothiemurchus Estate, and a specialist single-cask whisky tasting with your Whisky Ambassador. A one-year membership to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and a visit to their headquarters.
Entertainment
Traditional ceilidhs on board, evening entertainment in the Observation Car and dining experiences
The availability for 2025 is minimal but a few cabins remain. If you are interested in travelling this year, please get in touch with our concierge team at 0203 640 8887 or info@luxurytraintickets.com
Please note: There are NO single cabins on board the Royal Scotsman. Solo travellers who book a double or twin cabin will need to pay a "sole occupancy charge", which is the cost of another adult ticket
Day 1 – Edinburgh:
Meet your whisky ambassador at the Balmoral Hotel and enjoy a welcome dram before departure. The Royal Scotsman departs from Edinburgh Waverley Station, travelling north across the Firth of Forth over the magnificent Forth Railway Bridge.
Savour a light afternoon tea as you glide through the former Kingdom of Fife, followed by an exclusive whisky nosing and tasting with renowned whisky expert and prolific author, Charles MacLean. Whether you are a novice or a connoisseur, you will be in expert hands as Charlie unravels the mysteries of the ‘water of life’. An old-school bon viveur and author of 18 books on the subject, his knowledge of the history and heritage of the whisky industry is second to none.
Day 2 – Tain:
After a full Scottish breakfast, alight from the train in Tain for a visit to Glenmorangie House and Glenmorangie Distillery. Established in 1843, Glenmorangie is one of Scotland’s most renowned distilleries, celebrated for its exceptional single malts and dedication to craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation in cask finishes. Discover traditional whisky production methods before enjoying a tutored tasting, followed by a light lunch before rejoining the train in the late afternoon.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on board as your journey takes you along one of the most scenic railway routes in the UK. Pass Loch Luichart and the Torridon mountains, believed to have formed before any life began. Travel onwards through Achnasheen, then ascend to Luib summit and Achnashellach Forest before descending to Strathcarron. The train then follows the edge of Loch Carron through Attadale, Stromeferry, and Duncraig, before skirting the picture-postcard fishing village of Plockton en route to Kyle of Lochalsh, gateway to the mystical Isle of Skye.
This evening, enjoy a formal dinner on board, followed by coffee and liqueurs in the Observation Car.
Day 3 – Carrbridge:
Savour a full Scottish breakfast as the train travels east towards Carrbridge, followed by a specialist single-cask tasting with your whisky ambassador in the Observation Car. Then, head to the elegant dining cars, where a light yet refined lunch is served.
Disembark in Aviemore for a visit to the historic Tomatin Distillery and uncover the secrets behind its renowned Highland single malt. Conclude your tour with a tutored tasting of three Tomatin single malts, each showcasing why it is known as the ‘softer side of the Highlands’. Rejoin the train at Boat of Garten on the private Strathspey Railway for an informal dinner.
Afterwards, make your way to the Observation Car, where local musicians are ready to entertain you as you unwind with a nightcap or two.
Day 4 – Rothiemurchus:
After breakfast, travel by coach to Rothiemurchus Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and choose from a range of outdoor pursuits, including wild swimming, archery, or fly fishing.
Return to the train in Kingussie and enjoy a leisurely lunch as the journey continues south. Disembark for a visit to Tullibardine Distillery in the village of Blackford, where your private VIP tour includes nosing straight from the cask and a tutored tasting of three exceptional Tullibardine Highland single malts.
Rejoin the Royal Scotsman in Perth and prepare for a formal dinner en route to Dundee. This evening, the infectious rhythm of the music may tempt you to take part in some lively Scottish country dancing on the station platform—a fitting finale to your Whisky Journey.
Day 5 – Edinburgh:
As the train departs Dundee in the morning, crossing the Tay Bridge into the former Kingdom of Fife and making its way back to Edinburgh, enjoy a full Scottish breakfast alongside your fellow guests.
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