Grand Tour of Scotland
Seven nights from the far north to the Borders: Glenmorangie, a day on Orkney at Skara Brae, a full day on the Isle of Skye, Royal Deeside, St Andrews, Loch Lomond and a gala dinner at Drumlanrig Castle.
Day by day
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Boat of Garten
Afternoon tea through Perthshire into the Highlands to Boat of Garten. Dinner and evening entertainment in the Observation Car.
- Day 2
Glenmorangie & Dunnet Bay
North to Tain for a private tasting at Glenmorangie Distillery and lunch at Glenmorangie House. In the evening, tour Dunnet Bay Distillers beside a beach bonfire; overnight near Georgemas Junction.
- Day 3
Orkney
Ferry to the Orkney Islands to explore Neolithic Skara Brae and other ancient sites, with lunch at a local hotel, before the train heads south to Dingwall.
- Day 4
Isle of Skye
A full day on Skye: a guided wilderness adventure, or a cultural tour of Kilt Rock, Portree and Dunvegan Castle. Island dining and live folk music, returning to the train at Kyle of Lochalsh.
- Day 5
Royal Deeside
After brunch, discover Royal Deeside by coach, including Crathes Castle. Formal dinner as the train stables in Dundee.
- Day 6
St Andrews & Elie
Across the Tay Bridge to St Andrews for a private tour of its medieval ruins and coast. Dinner by the sea at The Ship Inn in Elie, then overnight at Wemyss Bay.
- Day 7
Loch Lomond & Drumlanrig Castle
A private cruise on Loch Lomond, then a formal gala dinner in the State Dining Room of Drumlanrig Castle with a guided walk through its gardens. Overnight at Kilmarnock.
- Day 8
Return to Edinburgh
A final breakfast on board as the train travels east back to Edinburgh.
Excursions and timings can change at the operator's discretion; the confirmed itinerary is sent before departure.
- Glenmorangie Distillery and Dunnet Bay Distillers
- Orkney's Neolithic Skara Brae
- A full day on the Isle of Skye
- Gala dinner in Drumlanrig Castle's State Dining Room
A day aboard
Days follow an unhurried rhythm: a full Scottish breakfast, a two-course lunch and afternoon tea on scenic runs, then a three-course dinner with cheeseboard, coffee and petits fours. Dinners alternate between informal evenings (smart casual) and formal or gala nights, when a dark suit, tuxedo or kilt is customary for gentlemen and a cocktail dress or tartan for ladies. All meals, all drinks — including an extensive whisky selection — excursions and nightly entertainment in the Observation Car are included in the fare. Most evenings the train stables in a quiet country station, so you sleep to stillness rather than motion.
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