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 Tom Kitchin
Two nights hosted by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin, with his four-course dinner at Boat of Garten, a barbecue lunch at Rothiemurchus and a gala dinner.
- EdinburghDay 1
- PitlochryDay 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 7,050
Overview
A two-night gourmet journey hosted by Tom Kitchin, the Michelin-starred chef behind The Kitchin in Edinburgh, whose cooking draws on his classical training and the Scottish larder. Champagne afternoon tea leads to his four-course dinner at Boat of Garten, then a morning at Rothiemurchus, a barbecue lunch at Drumintoul Lodge and a gala dinner on the way to Dundee.
- Champagne afternoon tea through Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl
- Champagne and canapé reception at Boat of Garten
- A four-course dinner created by Tom Kitchin
- Clay shooting, fishing, an estate tour or a ranger-led hike at Rothiemurchus
- Barbecue lunch with Tom on the lawn of Drumintoul Lodge
- Gala dinner and farewell drinks with Tom 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 follows the Highland line through Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl. In the evening it stops at Boat of Garten on the Strathspey Railway, where a champagne and canapé reception leads to a four-course dinner created by Tom.
Meals: Afternoon tea · Dinner
Day 2Rothiemurchus → DundeeDundee
After breakfast, a coach takes you to Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms for clay pigeon shooting, fishing, an estate tour or a hike with a park ranger. Join Tom for a barbecue lunch on the lawn at Drumintoul Lodge, then rejoin the train at Carrbridge for a champagne reception as it heads south through Aberdeenshire and Angus. A gala dinner is followed by music and farewell toasts with Tom in the Observation Car.
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)
May 3, 2027
GBP 7,050.00 pp dbl
May 3, 2027
GBP 14,100.00 pp sgl
Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)
May 3, 2027
GBP 7,050.00 pp dbl
May 3, 2027
GBP 14,100.00 pp sgl
Grand Suite
May 3, 2027
GBP 15,100.00 pp dbl
May 3, 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 Tom Kitchin and how is he involved in this journey?
Tom Kitchin is a Michelin-starred chef whose cooking draws on his classical training and the Scottish larder. On A Taste of Scotland with Tom Kitchin he hosts the journey, with a four-course dinner he has created, a barbecue lunch with guests at Rothiemurchus and farewell toasts with him in the Observation Car.
Where does the journey start and end, and how long 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 on the Strathspey Railway and the second at Dundee, then cross the Forth Railway Bridge back to Edinburgh after breakfast.
What are the food and drink highlights?
The journey opens with champagne afternoon tea through Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl, followed by a champagne and canapé reception at Boat of Garten and Tom's four-course dinner. Next day there is a barbecue lunch with Tom on the lawn of Drumintoul Lodge, a champagne reception at Carrbridge and a gala dinner.
What can I do at Rothiemurchus Estate?
A coach takes you to Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms, where you can choose clay pigeon shooting, fishing, an estate tour or a hike with a park ranger. You then join Tom for lunch at Drumintoul Lodge.
What is included on A Taste of Scotland with Tom Kitchin?
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 this journey best for?
It is ideal for food lovers who want a short, celebratory escape centred on a top Scottish chef. In just two nights you get Highland scenery, a morning outdoors in the Cairngorms and a sequence of special meals.
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