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Royal Scotsman · 4 days, 3 nights

Western Scenic Wonders

Three nights on the West Highland Line: Loch Lomond, Glen Falloch, Ben Nevis, the white sands of Morar, Glenfinnan and Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute.

  1. EdinburghDay 1
  2. CraigendoranDay 1
  3. Spean BridgeDay 1
  4. ArisaigDay 2
  5. Silver Sands of MorarDay 2
  6. Fort WilliamDay 2
  7. Glenfinnan MonumentDay 2
  8. Wemyss BayDay 3
  9. Mount Stuart, Isle of ButeDay 3
  10. KilmarnockDay 3
  11. EdinburghDay 4
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration4 days
Nights3
RouteEdinburgh → Edinburgh
Places visited10
From, per personGBP 8,836

Overview

A three-night journey along Scotland's scenic west coast. The train joins the West Highland Line at Craigendoran, climbs past Loch Lomond and Glen Falloch to Spean Bridge, then runs out to Arisaig for the sands of Morar and back to Glenfinnan. The final day crosses to the Isle of Bute for Mount Stuart, with a gala dinner on the last evening.

  • Afternoon tea with a first glimpse of Loch Lomond
  • The waterfalls of Glen Falloch
  • Views of Ben Nevis from the train
  • A walk on the white sands of Morar, looking to Skye's Cuillin Mountains
  • Guided visit to the Glenfinnan Monument
  • Optional walk to Steall Waterfall in Glen Nevis
  • Mount Stuart, a Victorian Gothic house on the Isle of Bute
  • Gala dinner on the final evening

Day by day

Day 1Edinburgh → Spean BridgeSpean Bridge

The train leaves Edinburgh in the early afternoon and heads west through Falkirk to Craigendoran, where it joins the West Highland Line. Afternoon tea comes with a first glimpse of Loch Lomond before the climb through waterfall-rich Glen Falloch to Spean Bridge for the night. Dinner is followed by entertainment in the Observation Car.

Meals: Afternoon tea · Dinner

Day 2Fort William → Arisaig → Glenfinnan

Travelling west through Fort William with views of Ben Nevis, the train stops at Arisaig for a walk on the white sands of Morar, looking across to the Cuillin Mountains of Skye. Lunch is served on the way back to Fort William, followed by a guided visit to the Glenfinnan Monument and drinks at Spean Bridge, or an optional walk to Steall Waterfall in Glen Nevis. Dinner and entertainment follow on board.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 3Isle of Bute → KilmarnockKilmarnock

After brunch on board, cross to the Isle of Bute to visit Mount Stuart, a Victorian Gothic house with one of Scotland's finest private collections of family portraits. Return via Wemyss Bay for a gala dinner as the train travels to Kilmarnock for the night.

Meals: Brunch · Dinner

Day 4Kilmarnock → Edinburgh

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a last look at the western scenery as the train returns to Edinburgh.

Meals: Breakfast

EdinburghCraigendoranSpean BridgeArisaigSilver Sands of MorarFort WilliamGlenfinnan MonumentWemyss BayMount Stuart, Isle of ButeKilmarnock
Where you spend each night
  • Night 1Spean Bridge
  • Night 3Kilmarnock

The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.

Dates and prices

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Twin Cabin

April 9, 2027 GBP 8,500.00 GBP 7,990.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
April 16, 2027 GBP 8,500.00 GBP 7,990.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
June 4, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 GBP 10,199.00 pp dbl
June 18, 2027 GBP 8,500.00 GBP 7,990.00 pp dbl
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July 2, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 GBP 10,199.00 pp dbl
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July 23, 2027 GBP 8,500.00 GBP 7,990.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
August 13, 2027 GBP 9,400.00 GBP 8,836.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
August 20, 2027 GBP 8,500.00 GBP 7,990.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
September 24, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 GBP 8,413.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
April 9, 2027 GBP 17,000.00 GBP 15,980.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
April 16, 2027 GBP 17,000.00 GBP 15,980.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
June 4, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 GBP 20,398.00 pp sgl
June 18, 2027 GBP 17,000.00 GBP 15,980.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
July 2, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 GBP 20,398.00 pp sgl
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July 23, 2027 GBP 17,000.00 GBP 15,980.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
August 13, 2027 GBP 18,800.00 GBP 17,672.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
August 20, 2027 GBP 17,000.00 GBP 15,980.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
September 24, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 GBP 16,826.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin

Double Cabin

April 9, 2027 GBP 9,850.00 GBP 9,259.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
April 16, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 GBP 10,199.00 pp dbl
June 4, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 GBP 10,199.00 pp dbl
June 18, 2027 GBP 8,500.00 GBP 7,990.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
July 2, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 GBP 10,199.00 pp dbl
July 23, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 GBP 10,199.00 pp dbl
August 13, 2027 GBP 9,400.00 GBP 8,836.00 pp dbl
August 20, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 GBP 10,199.00 pp dbl
September 24, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 GBP 10,199.00 pp dbl
April 9, 2027 GBP 19,700.00 GBP 18,518.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
April 16, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 GBP 20,398.00 pp sgl
June 4, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 GBP 20,398.00 pp sgl
June 18, 2027 GBP 17,000.00 GBP 15,980.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
July 2, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 GBP 20,398.00 pp sgl
July 23, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 GBP 20,398.00 pp sgl
August 13, 2027 GBP 18,800.00 GBP 17,672.00 pp sgl
August 20, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 GBP 20,398.00 pp sgl
September 24, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 GBP 20,398.00 pp sgl

Grand Suite

April 9, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 GBP 20,210.00 pp dbl
April 16, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 GBP 20,210.00 pp dbl
June 4, 2027 GBP 22,600.00 GBP 21,244.00 pp dbl
June 18, 2027 GBP 19,900.00 GBP 18,706.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
July 2, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 GBP 20,210.00 pp dbl
July 23, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 GBP 20,210.00 pp dbl
August 13, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 GBP 20,210.00 pp dbl
August 20, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 GBP 20,210.00 pp dbl
September 24, 2027 GBP 19,900.00 GBP 18,706.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
April 9, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 GBP 40,420.00 pp sgl
April 16, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 GBP 40,420.00 pp sgl
June 4, 2027 GBP 45,200.00 GBP 42,488.00 pp sgl
June 18, 2027 GBP 39,800.00 GBP 37,412.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
July 2, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 GBP 40,420.00 pp sgl
July 23, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 GBP 40,420.00 pp sgl
August 13, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 GBP 40,420.00 pp sgl
August 20, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 GBP 40,420.00 pp sgl
September 24, 2027 GBP 39,800.00 GBP 37,412.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin

Questions about this journey

Where does the Western Scenic Wonders journey start and end?

It is a round trip from Edinburgh. The train leaves in the early afternoon and heads west through Falkirk to join the West Highland Line at Craigendoran, returning to Edinburgh after a leisurely breakfast on Day 4.

How many nights is Western Scenic Wonders and where does the train stay?

It is 3 nights and 4 days. The first night is spent at Spean Bridge, and the last night as the train travels to Kilmarnock after a gala dinner.

What scenery will I see on the West Highland Line?

Afternoon tea comes with a first glimpse of Loch Lomond, followed by the climb through waterfall-rich Glen Falloch. On Day 2 you travel through Fort William with views of Ben Nevis and out to Arisaig, where you walk on the white sands of Morar looking across to the Cuillin Mountains of Skye.

What are the excursions on Western Scenic Wonders?

You walk on the sands of Morar at Arisaig, then choose between a guided visit to the Glenfinnan Monument with drinks at Spean Bridge, or an optional walk to Steall Waterfall in Glen Nevis. On Day 3 you cross to the Isle of Bute to visit Mount Stuart, a Victorian Gothic house with one of Scotland's finest private collections of family portraits.

What is included on Western Scenic Wonders?

Your fare includes cabin accommodation aboard the Royal Scotsman, all meals and drinks on board, onboard entertainment and excursions as described in the itinerary. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.

What are the meals like on board?

The journey opens with afternoon tea and dinner followed by entertainment in the Observation Car. Day 3 begins with brunch on board before the Isle of Bute, and the final evening is a gala dinner. A leisurely breakfast is served on the way back to Edinburgh.

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