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Clans, Castles and Isles – Royal Scotsman
Royal Scotsman · 6 days, 5 nights

Clans, Castles and Isles

Five nights of battlegrounds, waterfalls and islands: Morar and Glenfinnan, an Oban island day, Drumlanrig Castle, Rothiemurchus and Stirling Castle.

  1. EdinburghDay 1
  2. Spean BridgeDay 1
  3. Silver Sands of MorarDay 2
  4. GlenfinnanDay 2
  5. ObanDay 3
  6. KilmarnockDay 3
  7. Drumlanrig CastleDay 4
  8. Boat of GartenDay 4
  9. Rothiemurchus EstateDay 5
  10. Stirling CastleDay 5
  11. DundeeDay 5
  12. EdinburghDay 6
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration6 days
Nights5
RouteEdinburgh → Edinburgh
Places visited11
From, per personGBP 34,545

Overview

A five-night journey where Scotland's myths and history meet its scenery. Walk the sands of Morar and explore Glenfinnan or Steall Waterfall, then choose an island boat trip, Easdale or a Hebridean baker's farmhouse from Oban. Later come Drumlanrig Castle, a Highland morning at Rothiemurchus and a champagne reception at Stirling Castle before a gala dinner.

  • Gaelic songs and folk music in the Observation Car
  • A morning walk on Morar's silver sands, with views of the Cuillin
  • Glenfinnan with a local guide, or a hike to Steall Waterfall
  • From Oban: a boat trip to Kerrera, the isle of Easdale, or a farmhouse afternoon with baker Coinneach MacLeod
  • Drumlanrig Castle, home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry
  • Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms
  • Stirling Castle with a private champagne reception and guided tour

Day by day

Day 1Edinburgh → Spean BridgeSpean Bridge

Leave Edinburgh in the afternoon with tea and scones as the train runs west through Falkirk, Clydebank and Dumbarton to the northern Clyde, then on to Spean Bridge. An informal dinner is followed by Gaelic songs and folk music in the Observation Car.

Meals: Afternoon tea · Dinner

Day 2Arisaig → Glenfinnan

Pass Ben Nevis on the way west and step off at Arisaig for a morning stroll on Morar's silver sands, looking out to the Cuillin. Lunch is served as the train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct towards Fort William. Explore Glenfinnan with a local guide or hike through Glen Nevis to Steall Waterfall, then enjoy an informal dinner and Scottish music.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 3Oban → KilmarnockKilmarnock

From Oban, choose a private boat trip to the quiet island of Kerrera, a day in Oban with lunch by the pier and a visit to the isle of Easdale, or an afternoon of folklore, hill walking and Highland cows at Hebridean baker Coinneach MacLeod's farmhouse. The Easdale and farmhouse options end with whisky and shortbread at the farmhouse. A formal dinner follows on the way to Kilmarnock.

Meals: Dinner

Day 4Drumlanrig Castle → Boat of GartenBoat of Garten

Travel into Dumfriesshire to visit Drumlanrig Castle, the turreted sandstone home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, with its formal gardens, woodlands and grand reception rooms. Back on board, lunch is followed by an afternoon of slow travel north through the Highlands, ending with an informal dinner and traditional entertainment on the Strathspey Railway.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 5Rothiemurchus → Stirling → DundeeDundee

After a leisurely breakfast, a coach takes you to Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms. Lunch is served from Kingussie on the way south, then leave the train at Stirling for a guided tour of Stirling Castle and a private champagne reception. A gala dinner on the way to Dundee is followed by music and farewells in the Observation Car.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day 6Dundee → Edinburgh

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the dining cars as the train returns to Edinburgh.

Meals: Breakfast

EdinburghSpean BridgeSilver Sands of MorarGlenfinnanObanKilmarnockDrumlanrig CastleBoat of GartenRothiemurchus EstateStirling CastleDundee
Where you spend each night
  • Night 1Spean Bridge
  • Night 3Kilmarnock
  • Night 4Boat of Garten
  • Night 5Dundee

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

Dates and prices

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Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)

May 14, 2027 GBP 19,000.00 GBP 17,860.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
September 3, 2027 GBP 19,950.00 GBP 18,753.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
May 14, 2027 GBP 38,000.00 GBP 35,720.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
September 3, 2027 GBP 39,900.00 GBP 37,506.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite

Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)

May 14, 2027 GBP 19,000.00 GBP 17,860.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
September 3, 2027 GBP 17,500.00 GBP 16,450.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
May 14, 2027 GBP 38,000.00 GBP 35,720.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
September 3, 2027 GBP 35,000.00 GBP 32,900.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite

Grand Suite

May 14, 2027 GBP 38,600.00 GBP 36,284.00 pp dbl
September 3, 2027 GBP 36,750.00 GBP 34,545.00 pp dbl
May 14, 2027 GBP 77,200.00 GBP 72,568.00 pp sgl
September 3, 2027 GBP 73,500.00 GBP 69,090.00 pp sgl

Questions about this journey

Where does the Clans, Castles and Isles journey start and finish?

It is a round trip from Edinburgh. You leave in the afternoon with tea and scones as the train runs west through Falkirk, Clydebank and Dumbarton, and you return to Edinburgh after a leisurely breakfast on Day 6.

How many nights is Clans, Castles and Isles and where does it stop overnight?

It is 5 nights and 6 days. Overnight stops include Spean Bridge on the first night, Kilmarnock after the Oban day, Boat of Garten on the Strathspey Railway, and Dundee on the final night.

What choices do I have on the Oban day?

From Oban you can take a private boat trip to the quiet island of Kerrera, spend the day in Oban with lunch by the pier and a visit to the isle of Easdale, or enjoy an afternoon of folklore, hill walking and Highland cows at Hebridean baker Coinneach MacLeod's farmhouse. The Easdale and farmhouse options end with whisky and shortbread at the farmhouse.

Which castles does the Clans, Castles and Isles journey visit?

You visit Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfriesshire, the turreted sandstone home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, with its formal gardens and grand reception rooms. On the final day you leave the train at Stirling for a guided tour of Stirling Castle and a private champagne reception.

What else is included on the excursion days?

You take a morning stroll on Morar's silver sands looking out to the Cuillin, then explore Glenfinnan with a local guide or hike through Glen Nevis to Steall Waterfall. Later in the journey a coach takes you to Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms. The fare covers cabin accommodation aboard the Royal Scotsman, all meals and drinks on board, onboard entertainment and excursions as described in the itinerary.

What are the evenings like on board?

Evenings are steeped in Scottish culture, with Gaelic songs and folk music in the Observation Car, Scottish music and traditional entertainment on the Strathspey Railway. There is a formal dinner on the way to Kilmarnock, and the journey closes with a gala dinner followed by music and farewells.

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