Royal Scotsman · 5 days · 4 nights
Scotland’s Classic Splendours
Edinburgh · Keith · Plockton · Kyle of Lochalsh · Garve · Boat of Garten · Dundee
Royal Scotsman · 3 days, 2 nights
A Taste of Scotland with Lorna McNee
Two nights hosted by chef Lorna McNee, with champagne afternoon tea, a four-course dinner at Boat of Garten, a barbecue lunch at Rothiemurchus and a gala dinner.
- EdinburghDay 1
- PerthDay 1
- Boat of GartenDay 1
- Rothiemurchus EstateDay 2
- CarrbridgeDay 2
- DundeeDay 2
- EdinburghDay 3
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration3 days
Nights2
RouteEdinburgh → Edinburgh
Places visited6
From, per personGBP 8,150
Overview
A two-night gourmet journey hosted by Lorna McNee, the Great British Menu champion who won a Michelin star at Glasgow's Cail Bruich. Champagne afternoon tea through Perthshire leads to a champagne reception and four-course dinner at Boat of Garten. The next day brings Rothiemurchus, a barbecue lunch with Lorna and a gala dinner on the way to Dundee.
- Champagne afternoon tea past Perth, Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl
- Champagne reception and four-course dinner at Boat of Garten
- Clay shooting, fishing, an estate tour or a ranger-led hike at Rothiemurchus
- Barbecue lunch with Lorna against a mountain backdrop
- Champagne reception at Carrbridge and the east-coast run to Dundee
- Gala dinner and farewell drinks with Lorna in the Observation Car
Day by day
Day 1Edinburgh → Boat of GartenBoat of Garten
Board at Edinburgh Waverley for champagne afternoon tea as the train passes Perth, Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl and climbs into the Highlands towards Aviemore and the Cairngorms. At Boat of Garten, a champagne reception is followed by a refined four-course dinner.
Meals: Afternoon tea · Dinner
Day 2Rothiemurchus → DundeeDundee
After breakfast, a short coach ride takes you to Rothiemurchus Estate for clay pigeon shooting, fishing, an estate tour or a hike with a park ranger. Join Lorna for a barbecue lunch with the mountains as a backdrop, then rejoin the train at Carrbridge for a champagne reception and the run down the east coast to Dundee. A gala dinner is followed by music and farewell toasts with Lorna.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3Dundee → Edinburgh
A final breakfast is served as the train leaves Dundee, crosses Fife and the Forth Railway Bridge, and arrives in Edinburgh.
Meals: Breakfast
Where you spend each night
- Night 1Boat of Garten
- Night 2Dundee
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Most spacious
Grand Suite
4 suites · 14 m² / 151 sq ft
- Double bed with an embossed headboard
- Sofa, armchair and a larch-wood dining table
- En-suite bathroom finished in local stone and wood
- Dressing table and rich Scottish tweeds
For couples
Double Cabin
5 cabins · 7.9 m² / 85 sq ft
- Plush double bed
- En-suite shower room
- Dressing table
- Large picture window
Two beds
Twin Cabin
9 cabins · 7.9 m² / 85 sq ft
- Two lower beds
- En-suite shower room
- Wardrobe and writing desk
- Edwardian-style wood marquetry
All cabins sleep two, which keeps the train small and sociable.
- Cabin accommodation aboard the Royal Scotsman
- All meals and drinks on board
- Onboard entertainment
- Excursions as described in the itinerary
- Deposit
- 25% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 125 days before departure
- Cancellation
- 120 days or more before departure: 25% · 119–90 days: 50% · 89–30 days: 70% · 29 days or less: 100%
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)
August 23, 2027
GBP 8,150.00 pp dbl
August 23, 2027
GBP 16,300.00 pp sgl
Grand Suite
August 23, 2027
GBP 15,100.00 pp dbl
August 23, 2027
GBP 30,200.00 pp sgl
Join the waitlist
This departure is currently sold out. Leave your details and we will contact you the moment a cabin becomes available.
Questions about this journey
Who is Lorna McNee and what does she do on this journey?
Lorna McNee is a Great British Menu champion who won a Michelin star in Glasgow. She hosts A Taste of Scotland with Lorna McNee, joining guests for a barbecue lunch at Rothiemurchus and for farewell toasts after the gala dinner.
Where does the journey start and end, and how many nights is it?
It is a 2-night, 3-day round trip from Edinburgh. You board at Edinburgh Waverley, spend the first night at Boat of Garten and the second at Dundee, and return over the Forth Railway Bridge to Edinburgh after a final breakfast.
What are the dining highlights?
Champagne afternoon tea is served as the train passes Perth, Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl. At Boat of Garten a champagne reception leads to a refined four-course dinner, and the next day brings a barbecue lunch with Lorna, a champagne reception at Carrbridge and a gala dinner.
What activities are offered at Rothiemurchus Estate?
After a short coach ride to Rothiemurchus Estate, you can choose clay pigeon shooting, fishing, an estate tour or a hike with a park ranger. Lunch follows with Lorna, with the mountains as a backdrop.
What is included on A Taste of Scotland with Lorna McNee?
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.
What scenery will I see?
The first day climbs through Perthshire into the Highlands towards Aviemore and the Cairngorms. On the second day the train runs down the east coast to Dundee, and the final morning crosses Fife and the Forth Railway Bridge into Edinburgh.
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