Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train: Luxury Train Club Member discount, Bellini Benefits & guarantee of any valid offer. Experience the Scottish Highlands, with ever-changing landscapes of sweeping glens, towering peaks, rugged shores and mirror-calm lochs, from the Belmond Royal Scotsman.
It is a truly exclusive experience, with no more than 40 guests, ensuring maximum comfort, personal attention and space to stretch out and relax. The rich interiors reflect an Edwardian feel, with elegant lounges, comfortable suites; embracing the essence of the country house weekend. It has an open Observation Deck; be on it for an awe-inspiring crossing of the iconic Forth Bridge. The Royal Scotsman is stabled and static overnight.
This 720-mile journey is the ultimate in a Scottish experience, taking in Dundee, Montrose, Aberdeen, Keith, Inverness, Plockton, Dalwhinnie and Perth.
Eilean Donan Castle, Day 2, Classic Splendours
2024: May 6,13. June 10. July 1,8,29. August 12,19,25. September 9,18,27. October 7,19
2025: April 7,21. May 5,26. June 16,23. July 7,20. August 4,18. September 1,15,29. October 6,20,27
Price per person: from £7,500 twin cabin / double cabin + Bellini Benefits
As the world’s foremost malt whisky club—specialists in single cask, single malt whiskies—The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is the perfect partner for this special Scotch Malt Whisky Tour, the ultimate whsky odyssey through Scotland.
2024: May 22. June 15. July 22. September 23. October 13
2025: April 14. May 19. August 4. September 15. October 12
Price per person:
Twin / double cabin from £7,000 + Bellini Benefits
Grand Suite from £19,000 + Bellini Benefits
This 660 mile route from Edinburgh takes you east, then north into the some of the most dramatic mountain and coastal scenery Scotland can offer, including Ben Nevis which is the highest peak in both Scotland and the United Kingdom.
2024: May 10,31. June 7,21. July 12,26. August 2,9. September 6. October 4
2025: April 18. July 11. August 1,8,29. September 12. October 3
Price per person:
Twin / double cabin from £6,400 + Bellini Benefits
Grand Suite from £17,000 + Bellini Benefits
A 540 mile round trip taking in a broad swathe of the Highlands and Scottish cities and North east coast of Scotland, visiting Dundee, Montrose, Aberdeen, Keith, Inverness, Dalwhinnie and Perth.
2024: June 19. July 6,15. August 23. September 4. October 11,17
2025: April 28,30. June 11. July 18,27. August 11. September 10. October 10
Price per person:
Twin / double cabin from £4,500 + Bellini Benefits
Grand Suite from £9,500 + Bellini Benefits
Embark on the Clans, Castles & Isles five-night journey exploring the wild and rugged west coast of Scotland, including Oban and the Isles of Mull and Bute. (This trip will also operate in reverse)
2024: May 17. September 13
2025: June 6. September 5
Price per person:
Twin / double cabin from £12,000 + Bellini Benefits
Grand Suite from £29,100 + Bellini Benefits
The Heritage Homes and Gardens itinerary provides an insight into some of Scotland’s finest country estates and house. The guided tours are often conducted by the clan chieftains and estate owners themselves.
Hosts on board: photographer Patsy Floyd (who owns the English country house Chalfield Manor) and gardening writer Susan Chivers.
This evening disembark to visit Ballindalloch Castle, one of Scotland’s most romantic castles, with its wonderful walled gardens. Rejoin the train at Boat of Garten on the private Strathspey Railway.
2024: June 3
2025: June 2
Price per person:
Twin / double cabin from £8,900 + Bellini Benefits
Grand Suite from £22,300 + Bellini Benefits
8 days/7 nights. A combined tour of Scotland’s Classic Splendours + Western Scenic Wonders. The itineraries are as in the separate journeys listed above, under those titles. Visits include: Glen Ord Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, Ballindalloch Castle, Glamis Castle, Rothiemurchus Estate, Morar Sands, Glenfinnan Monument, Inverlochy Castle, Mount Stuart House.
2024: May 3,10. July 26. August 9. September 6. October 4
2025: April 18. August 29. September 12. October 3
Price per person:
Twin / double cabin from £14,000 + Bellini Benefits
Grand Suite from £38,300 + Bellini Benefits
8 days/7 nights (or 7 days/6 nights). A combined tour of Western Scenic Wonders + Scotland’s Classic Splendours. The itineraries are as in the separate journeys listed above, under those titles. Visits include: Glen Ord Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, Ballindalloch Castle, Glamis Castle, Rothiemurchus Estate, Morar Sands, Glenfinnan Monument, Inverlochy Castle, Mount Stuart House.
2024: July 8,26
2025: July 7. August 4,18. September 29
Price per person:
Twin / double cabin from £14,000 + Bellini Benefits
Grand Suite from £38,300 + Bellini Benefits
6 days/5 nights. A combined tour of Taste of the Highlands + Western Scenic Wonders. The itineraries as in the separate journeys listed above, under those titles. Visits include: Rothiemurchus Estate, Culloden Battlefield, Strathisla Distillery, Morar Sands, Glenfinnan Monument, Inverlochy Castle, Mount Stuart House, Royal Yacht Britannia.
2024: July 12
2025: August 8,
Price per person:
Twin / double cabin from £10,400 + Bellini Benefits
Grand Suite from £27,300 + Bellini Benefits
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The Observation Car exudes elegance with fresh flowers, potted palms, and panoramic windows. It features the only open observation deck in Europe, providing fresh air and uninterrupted views. This car is a lively social hub, reminiscent of a country house weekend party.
There are two dining cars on the Royal Scotsman:
Both dining cars are beautifully decorated with rich mahogany paneling and luxurious fabrics.
Operated by British wellness brand Bamford, the Spa Car offers a serene retreat inspired by nature, using botanical skincare collections and holistic treatments with organic ingredients. The Haybarn Spa features sustainable wood from Scotland and the Cotswolds, with two single-treatment rooms that have picture windows.
Treatments Include:
For booking treatments, guests can contact the staff in advance.
With game-rich glens, Aberdeen Angus beef, a wealth of seafood and rivers of wild salmon, dining on board is an experience to savour with meals prepared from local ingredients. All are served with regional specialties.
Each day starts with a hearty Highland breakfast or a continental style breakfast.
Here are some sample menus for lunch and dinner.
As evening falls, take your seat in the Dining Car. Expect sensational dishes, like warm pigeon salad accompanied by blackcurrant dressing, spiced roast halibut, and sumptuous apple mousse.
The extensive cellar provides a range of fine wines to accompany lunch and dinner, and a fine range of liqueurs and malt whiskies.
Mark Tamburrini, Head Chef has worked in some of the UK’s finest restaurants, such as the Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, and Michelin-starred L’Escargot in Soho, London.
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If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a booking (in respect of which we have issued a confirmation invoice):
a. that person(s) may transfer their place to someone else (introduced by you) and in respect of whom the Lead Passenger will need to give the confirmations and representations set out in clause 1 provided we are notified not less than 14 days before departure and you pay an amendment fee in accordance with the table below and meet all costs and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers.
b. if you are unable to find a replacement, the Lead Passenger must notify us in writing of the cancellation of that person. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when (1) in the case of post, the notice is received in writing by us at of our booking offices listed above. We recommend that you use recorded delivery or (2) in the case of e-mail, you receive a reply from us acknowledging receipt of your e-mail sent to one of the e-mail addresses above. We reserve the right to request notification of consent from each member of the party in respect of whom the cancellation is made. Cancellations attract the following charges (in order to cover our estimated costs). The cancellation charges detailed are calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) cancelling, excluding amendment charges which are not refundable in the event of the person(s) to whom they apply cancelling:
| Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure date | Cancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling) | |
| Paris-Istanbul/Istanbul-Paris Journeys on Venice Simplon-Orient-Express | 180 days or more | 35% |
| 179-120 days | 50% | |
| 119-90 days | 80% | |
| 89 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
| Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure date | Cancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling) | |
| Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Les Bateaux Belmond | 120 days or more | 25% |
| 119-90 days | 50% | |
| 89-30 days | 70% | |
| 29 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
| Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure date | Cancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling) | |
| All other Specified Products and Specified Arrangements | 56 days or more | 15% |
| 55-21 days | 30% | |
| 20-3 days | 70% | |
| 2 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
We will apply any monies you have already paid to us towards settling any cancellation charge(s) (and to the extent your payments exceed the sum due, we will refund the balance).
No refunds will be given for passengers not travelling or for unused services.
Date Change
Date Changes attract the following charges (in order to cover our estimated costs). The Date Change charges detailed are calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the person(s) amending.
| Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure date | Cancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling) | |
| Paris-Istanbul/Istanbul-Paris Journeys on Venice Simplon-Orient-Express | 180 days or more | 35% |
| 179-120 days | 50% | |
| 119-90 days | 80% | |
| 89 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
| Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure date | Cancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling) | |
| Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Les Bateaux Belmond | 120 days or more | 25% |
| 119-90 days | 50% | |
| 89-30 days | 70% | |
| 29 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
| Written notice (cancelling a confirmed booking) received before scheduled departure date | Cancellation Fee (expressed as a % of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling) | |
| All other Specified Products and Specified Arrangements | 56 days or more | 15% |
| 55-21 days | 30% | |
| 20-3 days | 70% | |
| 2 days or less prior to departure | 100% |
Name Changes
You may change the name on a booking by providing us with at least seven days’ written notice prior to the scheduled departure of the booking. We may charge an administration fee.
Other Changes
We will consider any other amendments (other than as set out above) at our sole discretion and may charge an administration fee.
Note: Certain bookings (e.g. for flights) may not be amended after we have issued a confirmation invoice and any alteration or cancellation could incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements in addition to the charge below.
