Price per person from
6'570
CHF

Royal Scotsman - Taster tour through the Highlands

Travel right into the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
  • Royal Scotsman
  • Luxury trains
  • 3 days / 2 nights

Experience an exciting short trip to the heart of the Highlands: breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities and a tour of a renowned whisky distillery await you.

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Highlights

  • Luxury accommodation, including all meals and drinks
  • A visit to the Rothiemurchus Estate with traditional rural activities
  • A trip to Strathisla Distillery
Travel itinerary
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Travel details

Travel programm

  1. 1

    1

    Depart Edinburgh in the early afternoon and travel north through the former kingdom known as Fife. In the evening an informal dinner is served, followed by entertainment in the panoramic coach.

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    After breakfast, travel by coach to Rothiemurchus Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Rothiemurchus offers a magical setting where you can enjoy clay pigeon shooting, fishing or a tour of the estate. Board the train again for lunch. Later, enjoy a private tour of the Culloden battlefield and an evening visit to Strathisla Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries producing one of Scotland's most famous whiskies. Back on board, enjoy spectacular panoramas as you head south through Aberdeenshire and Angus. A formal dinner is served on the way to Dundee.

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    On the journey south, enjoy the last hearty Scottish breakfast. The train arrives at Waverley Station in Edinburgh at around 10:00 am. You will experience the last emotional moment of the journey as you say goodbye to your beloved crew.

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Services

Included in the price

  • Travel including overnight stay in the Royal Scotsman in the booked category
  • Excursions including entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Catering on board (all meals, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages)
  • Entertainment program on board
  • Travel documents

Not included in the price

  • Arrival and return journey
  • Hotel accommodation on site
  • Any treatments in the spa car
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Cancellation and travel insurance

More info

There are formal and informal dinners on board the Royal Scotsman, which usually alternate. For the formal dinners, we recommend elegant dress or a kilt appropriate to the high standard. For the “informal” dinners, a jacket with or without a tie is the norm for gentlemen. If the temperature is exceptionally high, you are welcome to attend informal dinners in a polo shirt.

Dates of Travel

Taster tour through the Highlands

18.07.2025

27.07.2025

11.08.2025

10.09.2025

Fully booked

10.10.2025

Fully booked

Prices

Taster tour through the Highlands
Twin/double cabin in double occupancy from CHF 6'570 Price per person
Grand Suite in double occupancy from CHF 15'295 Price per person

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