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Wild Spirit of Scotland – Royal Scotsman
Royal Scotsman · 4 days, 3 nights

Wild Spirit of Scotland

Three nights of mountains, gardens and wildlife: Attadale Gardens or Plockton's seals, a hike near Kyle, forest bathing at Rothiemurchus and a Speyside distillery.

  1. EdinburghDay 1
  2. Boat of GartenDay 1
  3. Attadale GardensDay 2
  4. PlocktonDay 2
  5. Kyle of LochalshDay 2
  6. Rothiemurchus EstateDay 3
  7. EdinburghDay 4
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration4 days
Nights3
RouteEdinburgh → Edinburgh
Places visited6
From, per personGBP 7,700

Overview

Three nights into the Highlands, built around ancient mountains, gardens and wildlife. The train climbs through Perthshire to Boat of Garten, then takes the scenic line to Kyle of Lochalsh for Attadale Gardens, Plockton's seals or a guided wellness hike. Back in the Cairngorms, choose fishing, wild swimming or forest bathing at Rothiemurchus and a Speyside distillery or a riverside cycle.

  • Afternoon tea through Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl
  • Gaelic entertainment and a local dram in the Observation Car
  • The scenic line through Achnasheen and Achnashellach to Kyle of Lochalsh
  • Attadale Gardens, Plockton's wild seals, or a guided wellness hike near Kyle
  • Fishing, clay shooting, wild swimming or forest bathing at Rothiemurchus
  • Private tour and tasting at a Speyside distillery, or a cycle along the River Spey
  • Celebratory final dinner with dancing

Day by day

Day 1Edinburgh → Boat of GartenBoat of Garten

Board in Edinburgh and admire the Edwardian interiors as the train heads north to Perth, with afternoon tea through Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl. Highland scenery opens up beyond Aviemore and the Cairngorms before the night at Boat of Garten. After dinner, enjoy Gaelic entertainment and a local dram in the Observation Car.

Meals: Afternoon tea · Dinner

Day 2Inverness → Kyle of LochalshKyle of Lochalsh

The train heads north to Inverness, with lunch on the scenic line to Kyle of Lochalsh through Achnasheen and Achnashellach. At Strathcarron, visit Attadale Gardens, or carry on to Plockton for wild seals and Highland hospitality. Alternatively, join a guided wellness hike near Kyle of Lochalsh before the night on board.

Meals: Lunch

Day 3Rothiemurchus → Speyside

Leaving Kyle early, the train retraces its route and stops at Aviemore for Rothiemurchus Estate, with fishing, clay shooting, wild swimming or forest bathing. After lunch on board, take a private tour and tasting at a Speyside distillery or a gentle cycle along the River Spey. Rejoin the train at Boat of Garten for a celebratory final dinner and dancing.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 4→ Edinburgh

Breakfast is served as the train crosses the Tay Bridge into Fife and returns to Edinburgh, where the journey ends.

Meals: Breakfast

EdinburghBoat of GartenAttadale GardensPlocktonKyle of LochalshRothiemurchus Estate
Where you spend each night
  • Night 1Boat of Garten
  • Night 2Kyle of Lochalsh

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)

October 9, 2026 GBP 11,400.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
October 23, 2026 GBP 10,350.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)
October 30, 2026 GBP 8,500.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)
April 2, 2027 GBP 9,850.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)
April 12, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
April 23, 2027 GBP 9,850.00 pp dbl
April 30, 2027 GBP 11,400.00 pp dbl
May 28, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 25, 2027 GBP 10,350.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
July 16, 2027 GBP 9,850.00 pp dbl
July 30, 2027 GBP 9,400.00 pp dbl
August 6, 2027 GBP 9,400.00 pp dbl
August 27, 2027 GBP 9,400.00 pp dbl
September 17, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 pp dbl
October 1, 2027 GBP 10,350.00 pp dbl
October 8, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
October 15, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
October 22, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
October 29, 2027 GBP 10,350.00 pp dbl
October 9, 2026 GBP 22,800.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
October 23, 2026 GBP 20,700.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)
October 30, 2026 GBP 17,000.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)
April 2, 2027 GBP 19,700.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)
April 12, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
April 23, 2027 GBP 19,700.00 pp sgl
April 30, 2027 GBP 22,800.00 pp sgl
May 28, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 25, 2027 GBP 20,700.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
July 16, 2027 GBP 19,700.00 pp sgl
July 30, 2027 GBP 18,800.00 pp sgl
August 6, 2027 GBP 18,800.00 pp sgl
August 27, 2027 GBP 18,800.00 pp sgl
September 17, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 pp sgl
October 1, 2027 GBP 20,700.00 pp sgl
October 8, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
October 15, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
October 22, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
October 29, 2027 GBP 20,700.00 pp sgl

Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)

October 9, 2026 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
October 23, 2026 GBP 9,400.00 pp dbl
October 30, 2026 GBP 7,700.00 pp dbl
April 2, 2027 GBP 9,850.00 pp dbl
April 12, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
April 23, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
April 30, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
May 28, 2027 GBP 10,850.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 25, 2027 GBP 9,850.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
July 16, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
July 30, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
August 6, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
August 27, 2027 GBP 9,400.00 pp dbl
September 17, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
October 1, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
October 8, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
October 15, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
October 22, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
October 29, 2027 GBP 8,950.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
October 9, 2026 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
October 23, 2026 GBP 18,800.00 pp sgl
October 30, 2026 GBP 15,400.00 pp sgl
April 2, 2027 GBP 19,700.00 pp sgl
April 12, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
April 23, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
April 30, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
May 28, 2027 GBP 21,700.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 25, 2027 GBP 19,700.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
July 16, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
July 30, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
August 6, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
August 27, 2027 GBP 18,800.00 pp sgl
September 17, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
October 1, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
October 8, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
October 15, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
October 22, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
October 29, 2027 GBP 17,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)

Grand Suite

October 9, 2026 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
October 23, 2026 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
October 30, 2026 GBP 19,900.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)
April 2, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
April 12, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
April 23, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
April 30, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
May 28, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
June 25, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
July 16, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
July 30, 2027 GBP 22,600.00 pp dbl
August 6, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
August 27, 2027 GBP 22,600.00 pp dbl
September 17, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
October 1, 2027 GBP 22,600.00 pp dbl
October 8, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
October 15, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
October 22, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
October 29, 2027 GBP 21,500.00 pp dbl
October 9, 2026 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
October 23, 2026 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
October 30, 2026 GBP 39,800.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)
April 2, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
April 12, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
April 23, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
April 30, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
May 28, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
June 25, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
July 16, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
July 30, 2027 GBP 45,200.00 pp sgl
August 6, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
August 27, 2027 GBP 45,200.00 pp sgl
September 17, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
October 1, 2027 GBP 45,200.00 pp sgl
October 8, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
October 15, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
October 22, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl
October 29, 2027 GBP 43,000.00 pp sgl

Questions about this journey

Where does the Wild Spirit of Scotland journey begin and end?

It begins and ends in Edinburgh. You board and head north to Perth with afternoon tea, and the journey ends back in Edinburgh after breakfast on Day 4, crossing the Tay Bridge into Fife on the way.

How many nights is Wild Spirit of Scotland and where does the train stay?

It is 3 nights and 4 days. The first night is spent at Boat of Garten and the second on board at Kyle of Lochalsh after the scenic line from Inverness.

What are the scenic highlights?

Afternoon tea is served through Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl, with Highland scenery opening up beyond Aviemore and the Cairngorms. On Day 2 the train takes the scenic line to Kyle of Lochalsh through Achnasheen and Achnashellach.

What choices are there on excursion days?

On Day 2 you can visit Attadale Gardens at Strathcarron, carry on to Plockton for wild seals and Highland hospitality, or join a guided wellness hike near Kyle of Lochalsh. On Day 3, choose fishing, clay shooting, wild swimming or forest bathing at Rothiemurchus Estate, then a private tour and tasting at a Speyside distillery or a gentle cycle along the River Spey.

What is included on Wild Spirit of Scotland?

The 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 Wild Spirit of Scotland best suited to?

It suits travellers who love mountains, gardens and wildlife and like to be active outdoors, with options from forest bathing to wild swimming. Evenings bring Gaelic entertainment and a local dram in the Observation Car, and the journey closes with a celebratory final dinner and dancing.

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