From the bagpipes and intimate musical events to the grand sweep of the moors and the gorges, the Royal Scotsman Classic Tour is a journey straight to the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Life on the train is relaxed and indulgent, with the freshest, finest local produce served in the dining cars.
From Edinburgh, the train follows the east coast up to Keith, then journeys to the picturesque west coast village of Plockton, then to Inverness and south to Perth.
Two highlights: a private display of traditional Scottish dance at Strathisla and a personal tour of Ballindalloch, with its magnificent house and gardens. Other activities include clay pigeon shooting or guided walking along Caledonian pine forest trails.
Tour Details
Duration
5 Days
Location
Scottish Highlands
Season
May - October
Tour Type
Guided Tour
Nearest City
Edinburgh
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Scotland, United Kingdom
Tour Highlights
Before-dinner drinks in the cozy lounge car; fabulous five-star dining and service in the two dining cars.
Wind-in-your-face viewing from the open-air observation platform.
Breathtaking views of moors, mountains, lakes and sea from the open-air observation deck.
Just 36 passengers total.
Fabulous off-train tours to distilleries and castles, often with the owners as tour guides.
Inspiring dramatic and musical events by Highlanders.
Rates
$6,620.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Edinburgh - Keith The Royal Scotsman departs Edinburgh this afternoon, traveling north across magnificent Forth Railway Bridge — one of the first cantilever bridges, completed in 1890. Afternoon tea served as train continues to Keith. Disembark to view a ceilidh, traditional Scottish dance, and taste the scotch produced at Strathisla Distillery, home of Chivas Regal. Rejoin train for informal dinner.
Day 2: Keith - Kyle of Lochalsh Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as the train travels west. Visit Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, founded in 1843. Continue west from Inverness on to Kyle of Lochalsh, one of the most scenic lines in Britain. At Plockton, head out on a boat trip to view seals and admire Isle of Skye. Return to Plockton Hotel for a dram or two before rejoining train in Kyle of Lochalsh. A formal dinner is followed by entertainment in observation car.
Day 3: Kyle of Lochalsh - Boat of Garten Depart Kyle and retrace yesterday’s route to Inverness. Head south to Carrbridge for a visit to Ballindalloch, one of Scotland’s most romantic castles. Tour the 16th-centry home and gardens of the Macpherson-Grant family. Return to train at Boat of Garten on private tracks of Strathspey Railway for overnight stabling. After formal dinner, Highland storyteller Ray Owens brings Scottish heroes to life.
Day 4: Boat of Garten - Stirling Choose from several options today, which may include fishing, clay pigeon shooting, a guided walk or relaxing by the fire at Drumintoul Lodge. Rejoin the train at Aviemore and lunch while traveling south to Dunkeld. Disembark and visit Glamis Castle, Seat of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and childhood home of the late H.M. Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Save time in your tour to visit the gorgeous gardens. Rejoin the train in Perth for dinner on board.
Day 5: Stirling - Edinburgh After breakfast depart for Edinburgh, arriving mid-morning.
Notes
The Society of IRT is happy to arrange any pre- or post-tour nights or additional touring in Edinburgh required for your journey.
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