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Grand Western Scenic Wonders (Northbound) – Royal Scotsman
Royal Scotsman · 8 days, 7 nights

Grand Western Scenic Wonders (Northbound)

Seven nights from the Highlands to the west coast: Plockton, Ballindalloch, Rothiemurchus, Glamis, the Royal Yacht Britannia, Morar, Glenfinnan and Mount Stuart.

  1. EdinburghDay 1
  2. KeithDay 1
  3. PlocktonDay 2
  4. Kyle of LochalshDay 2
  5. Ballindalloch CastleDay 3
  6. Rothiemurchus EstateDay 4
  7. Glamis CastleDay 4
  8. Royal Yacht Britannia, LeithDay 5
  9. Silver Sands of MorarDay 6
  10. GlenfinnanDay 6
  11. Mount Stuart, Isle of ButeDay 7
  12. EdinburghDay 8
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration8 days
Nights7
RouteEdinburgh → Edinburgh
Places visited11
From, per personGBP 22,372

Overview

The Royal Scotsman's grand seven-night tour starts with the classic Highland loop to Kyle of Lochalsh, Ballindalloch, Rothiemurchus and Glamis Castle. A day in Edinburgh brings the Royal Yacht Britannia, then the West Highland Line carries you over Rannoch Moor to the sands of Morar and Glenfinnan, finishing at Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute.

  • Wild seals, a woodland walk and a Highland welcome at Plockton
  • An early walk over the bridge to the Isle of Skye
  • Ballindalloch Castle or its single-estate distillery
  • Country pursuits at Rothiemurchus and a visit to Glamis Castle
  • Guided tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia
  • The West Highland Line past Gare Loch and Rannoch Moor
  • The sands of Morar and Glenfinnan, or a hike through Nevis Gorge
  • Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute

Day by day

Day 1Edinburgh → KeithKeith

The train leaves Edinburgh in the early afternoon over the Forth Railway Bridge, with afternoon tea through Fife. It follows the east coast past Arbroath, Montrose and Aberdeen to the market town of Keith for an informal dinner and entertainment in the Observation Car.

Meals: Afternoon tea · Dinner

Day 2Keith → Plockton → Kyle of LochalshKyle of Lochalsh

Head west along the Moray Firth to Inverness, with lunch on board past Loch Luichart and the Torridon mountains. At Plockton, take a boat trip to see wild seals, enjoy a woodland walk and a Highland welcome at the Plockton Hotel. A formal dinner follows, with coffee and liqueurs in the Observation Car.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 3Isle of Skye → Garve → Ballindalloch

Begin with an early walk over the bridge to the Isle of Skye, then breakfast as the train retraces its route by the Beauly Firth and the Caledonian Canal to Inverness. At Garve, browse the shops or join a Highland storyteller walk. After lunch, visit Ballindalloch Castle or its single-estate distillery, then return for an informal dinner and live music.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day 4Rothiemurchus → Glamis → DundeeDundee

After breakfast, spend the morning at Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms with fishing, clay shooting or an estate tour. Lunch is served from Kingussie, then leave the train at Dunkeld to visit Glamis Castle. Rejoin at Perth for a formal dinner on the way to Dundee, with entertainment and optional Scottish country dancing.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day 5Edinburgh → Spean BridgeSpean Bridge

After breakfast the train crosses the Tay Bridge to Edinburgh, where you can take a guided tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia with a light lunch or explore the city on your own. The train then heads west to Craigendoran, with afternoon tea along Gare Loch, and north through Crianlarich, Bridge of Orchy and across Rannoch Moor to Spean Bridge for an informal dinner.

Meals: Breakfast · Afternoon tea · Dinner

Day 6Arisaig → Glenfinnan → Fort WilliamBridge of Orchy

Heading west with views of Ben Nevis, leave the train at Arisaig for a walk on the sands of Morar, then return for lunch. Visit historic Glenfinnan with a local guide or hike through Nevis Gorge. Rejoin at Fort William for an informal dinner as the train travels south.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 7Isle of Bute

From Bridge of Orchy the train travels through Highland scenery towards Glasgow, and a ferry takes you to the Isle of Bute. Explore Mount Stuart, a Victorian Gothic house with remarkable interiors and gardens. After afternoon tea, a formal dinner and farewell drinks close the journey.

Meals: Afternoon tea · Dinner

Day 8→ Edinburgh

Breakfast is served as the train returns to Edinburgh, where the seven-night journey ends.

Meals: Breakfast

EdinburghKeithPlocktonKyle of LochalshBallindalloch CastleRothiemurchus EstateGlamis CastleRoyal Yacht Britannia, LeithSilver Sands of MorarGlenfinnanMount Stuart, Isle of Bute
Where you spend each night
  • Night 1Keith
  • Night 2Kyle of Lochalsh
  • Night 4Dundee
  • Night 5Spean Bridge
  • Night 6Bridge of Orchy

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

Dates and prices

Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.

Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)

April 5, 2027 GBP 22,650.00 GBP 21,291.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
April 12, 2027 GBP 24,950.00 GBP 23,453.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 28, 2027 GBP 24,950.00 GBP 23,453.00 pp dbl
August 9, 2027 GBP 23,800.00 GBP 22,372.00 pp dbl
August 16, 2027 GBP 24,950.00 GBP 23,453.00 pp dbl
September 20, 2027 GBP 24,950.00 GBP 23,453.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
April 5, 2027 GBP 45,300.00 GBP 42,582.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
April 12, 2027 GBP 49,900.00 GBP 46,906.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 28, 2027 GBP 49,900.00 GBP 46,906.00 pp sgl
August 9, 2027 GBP 47,600.00 GBP 44,744.00 pp sgl
August 16, 2027 GBP 49,900.00 GBP 46,906.00 pp sgl
September 20, 2027 GBP 49,900.00 GBP 46,906.00 pp sgl
Sold Out

Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)

April 5, 2027 GBP 16,100.00 GBP 15,134.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
April 12, 2027 GBP 16,100.00 GBP 15,134.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 28, 2027 GBP 24,950.00 GBP 23,453.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
August 9, 2027 GBP 16,100.00 GBP 15,134.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
August 16, 2027 GBP 16,100.00 GBP 15,134.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
September 20, 2027 GBP 24,950.00 GBP 23,453.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
April 5, 2027 GBP 32,200.00 GBP 30,268.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
April 12, 2027 GBP 32,200.00 GBP 30,268.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 28, 2027 GBP 49,900.00 GBP 46,906.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
August 9, 2027 GBP 32,200.00 GBP 30,268.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
August 16, 2027 GBP 32,200.00 GBP 30,268.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
September 20, 2027 GBP 49,900.00 GBP 46,906.00 pp sgl
Sold Out

Grand Suite

April 5, 2027 GBP 48,700.00 GBP 45,778.00 pp dbl
April 12, 2027 GBP 46,350.00 GBP 43,569.00 pp dbl
June 28, 2027 GBP 51,150.00 GBP 48,081.00 pp dbl
August 9, 2027 GBP 48,700.00 GBP 45,778.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
August 16, 2027 GBP 46,350.00 GBP 43,569.00 pp dbl
September 20, 2027 GBP 41,400.00 GBP 38,916.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
April 5, 2027 GBP 97,400.00 GBP 91,556.00 pp sgl
April 12, 2027 GBP 92,700.00 GBP 87,138.00 pp sgl
June 28, 2027 GBP 102,300.00 GBP 96,162.00 pp sgl
August 9, 2027 GBP 97,400.00 GBP 91,556.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
August 16, 2027 GBP 92,700.00 GBP 87,138.00 pp sgl
September 20, 2027 GBP 82,800.00 GBP 77,832.00 pp sgl
Sold Out

Questions about this journey

Where does the Grand Western Scenic Wonders (Northbound) journey begin and end?

It begins and ends in Edinburgh. You leave in the early afternoon over the Forth Railway Bridge with afternoon tea through Fife, and return to Edinburgh after breakfast on Day 8.

How many nights is the Northbound journey and in what order does it travel?

It is 7 nights and 8 days. The first half follows the classic Highland loop via Keith, Kyle of Lochalsh and Dundee; after a day in Edinburgh, the train takes the West Highland Line to Spean Bridge and Bridge of Orchy before the final day on the Isle of Bute.

What will I see in the Highlands on this journey?

The train heads west along the Moray Firth to Inverness and past Loch Luichart and the Torridon mountains. At Plockton you take a boat trip to see wild seals and enjoy a Highland welcome at the Plockton Hotel, then begin the next day with an early walk over the bridge to the Isle of Skye. Ballindalloch Castle, Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms and Glamis Castle follow.

What happens on the West Highland Line part of the journey?

After a guided tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia or free time in Edinburgh, the train heads west with afternoon tea along Gare Loch and crosses Rannoch Moor to Spean Bridge. Next day you walk on the sands of Morar at Arisaig, then visit historic Glenfinnan with a local guide or hike through Nevis Gorge. The final day takes you by ferry to Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute.

What is included on the Northbound journey?

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.

Who is the Grand Western Scenic Wonders journey best for?

It suits travellers who want to see both the Highlands and the west coast in one trip, with a wide mix of castles, wildlife, walks and scenic railways. Many days offer choices, such as fishing, clay shooting or an estate tour at Rothiemurchus, so you can shape the week to your interests.

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