Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train

Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train discover

Multi-day Highland journeys on a sleeper train featuring an observation car, Scottish dining, and curated excursions.

The Royal Scotsman blends journeys through the Highlands with the atmosphere of an intimate country house on rails. Belmond lists 18 sleeping cabins, two dining cars, and an Observation Car with a bar and open-air veranda. Round trips depart from and return to Edinburgh Waverley.

Highland, West Coast, and Whisky itineraries vary in route and duration. Regionally inspired menus, curated excursions, and entertainment enrich the journey; a Dior Spa is also part of the train. Not every itinerary visits the same castles or distilleries.

What to Expect

• Observation Car with open-air veranda
• Scottish cuisine in two dining cars
• Highland, West Coast, and Whisky itineraries
• Dior Spa

Plan Your Visit

Start and finish

Edinburgh Waverley

Trip duration

Two to seven nights depending on the itinerary

Sleeping cabins

18 according to the operator

Booking

Choose a specific itinerary, date, and cabin category with Belmond

Tips for Your Trip

• Consider an overnight stay in Edinburgh beforehand.
• Confirm dietary preferences and mobility requirements before booking.
• Check spa treatments separately based on availability.

Visitor Information

• Official itineraries and amenities
• Verified original reviews (Tripadvisor)