Royal Scotsman Train
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The Royal Scotsman train provides a unique
view and incomparable vision of Scotland. It
is regarded that to travel on The Royal
Scotsman is
regarded as one of the world's great journeys,
allowing you to experience Scotland's ever-changing
landscapes of sweeping glens, towering peaks
and mirror-calm lochs as the train weaves through
wild countryside and along virgin stretches
of coast.
The
Royal Scotsman has nine cars (carriages)
which are made up of the Observation Car,
Dining Cars 1 and 2, five State Cars and
one Crew Car.
State
Cars:
The State Cars provide sixteen twin and four single State Cabins, beautifully
fitted out in rich marquetry.
The
Observation Car:
At one end of the train is perhaps
the most distinctive vehicle, the open-ended
Observation Car, converted from the Pullman kitchen
car, Snipe. Originally built in 1960 by
the Metropolitan-Cammell Carriage and Wagon Company,
the Observation Car entered service in 1961 as
a First Class kitchen car. In 1989, the
car was bought from its private owner, Michael
Bailiss, and converted it to its current luxury
configuration, able to comfortably hold all thirty-six
guests at any time.
Dining
Cars:
The Royal Scotsman has two Dining Cars, named Raven
and Victory, offering respectively a capacity
of twenty and sixteen guests.
All cabins have fixed, lower beds, dressing
table, full-length wardrobe, individually controlled
heating, cooling ceiling fans, opening windows
and a cabin service call button.
The Royal Scotsman has various itineraries
that run throughout the year and is also available
for private charter.
Dining
on The Royal Scotsman is an exquisite experience.
Our fixed menus reflect the many seasonal
changes and are consistently regarded as
the best in any hotel in the world.
Our extensive cellar provides a range of fine wines to accompany lunch and dinner,
and we offer a fine range of liqueurs and malt whiskies. The choice of a
full Scottish cooked breakfast or a continental breakfast is available every
morning.
Both Dining Cars are beautifully decorated with rich mahogany panelling and luxurious
fabrics. Victory provides sixteen elegant settings grouped in twos and fours,
while Raven has larger tables for six or eight. This offers you the chance to
make new friends with your fellow guests or simply enjoy the company of the one
you're with.
Formal and Informal Dinners: There are formal and informal
dinners aboard The Royal Scotsman, usually on alternate nights. For the formal
dinners we encourage a tuxedo or kilt for gentleman and a cocktail dress or similar
evening wear for ladies. For the informal dinners a jacket and tie is the norm
for gentlemen, except at times of unusually hot weather.
Many guests like to wear a kilt for the formal dinners and we would be pleased
to recommend an Edinburgh based kilt hire company, who can make all the arrangements
for you, including delivery to your hotel, or direct to the train (please note
than an additional charge will apply. |
 The
Highlights Tour - 2 Nights |
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There is simply no better way to experience the drama
and wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Heading
north on the Highland Line through Dunkeld and
Blair Atholl to Inverness, passing Culloden,
site of the 1746 battle, on the way. This journey
is ideal for those who like outdoor activity
- at Rothiemurchus Estate for example, there
will be the opportunity to try your hand at clay
pigeon shooting, venturing out with the Estate's
rangers on a Highland safari or just enjoying
a Highland walk. |
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| The
Western Tour - 3 Nights |
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the West Highland Line, one of the world’s
most scenic rail journeys, The Royal Scotsman
passes glens, lochs and mountains, steeped
in the lore of giants such as Rob Roy McGregor
and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Off train visits,
such as to the spectacular, gothic Mount
Stuart House, are included. Think of the
finest country house on wheels, add in
great food, conversation and sunsets over
unforgettable landscapes, and you have
a taste of the Royal Scotsman. |
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| The
Classic Tour - 4 Nights |
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quintessential Royal Scotsman experience
and certainly one of our most popular journeys.
After following the east coast up to Keith
you head across to the picturesque west
coast village of Plockton, before making
your way to Inverness and then south to
Perth. A private ceilidh at Strathisla
and your personal invitation to visit Ballindalloch,
with its magnificent house and gardens,
are just two of the highlights. Along the
way there is time and opportunity for fishing,
clay pigeon shooting or guided walking
along Caledonian pine forest trails. |
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| The
Grand West Highland Tour - 5 Nights |
| It's
always hard to say farewell to the Scottish
Highlands. That's why we've made it possible
for you to join us for a much longer journey.
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the West
Highland Line and an exclusive view of
Mount Stuart, a spectacular Victorian Gothic
house. Then experience the wild beauty
of the Scottish Highlands as you head north,
stopping along the way for a private visit
to the Dalwhinnie Distillery and to try
your hand at some outdoor activities on
the Rothiemurchus Highland Estate. |
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| The
Grand North Western Tour - 7 Nights |
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seven nights aboard, this is an opportunity
to savour The Royal Scotsman and Scotland
to the full. After travelling along the
east coast to Keith you head across to
the picturesque west coast village of Plockton,
before returning to Inverness and then
south to Perth. Enjoy the many highlights
along the way, including a private ceilidh
at Strathisla and your personal invitation
to visit Ballindalloch, with its magnificent
house and gardens. There will also be time
and opportunity for fishing, clay pigeon
shooting, a guided walk along Caledonian
pine forest trails. Relax and experience
the magnificent West Highland scenery and
a private view of Mount Stuart, one of
Britain's most spectacular Victorian gothic
houses. |
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