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Scotch Malt Whisky Trail – Royal Scotsman
Royal Scotsman · 5 days, 4 nights

Scotch Malt Whisky Trail

A four-night whisky journey with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society: Glenmorangie, Tomatin and Tullibardine, single-cask tastings and the scenic Kyle line.

  1. EdinburghDay 1
  2. Glenmorangie, TainDay 2
  3. StrathcarronDay 2
  4. PlocktonDay 2
  5. Kyle of LochalshDay 2
  6. Tomatin DistilleryDay 3
  7. Boat of GartenDay 3
  8. Rothiemurchus EstateDay 4
  9. Tullibardine DistilleryDay 4
  10. DundeeDay 4
  11. EdinburghDay 5
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration5 days
Nights4
RouteEdinburgh → Edinburgh
Places visited10
From, per personGBP 12,502

Overview

Created with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, specialists in single-cask single malts, this is the Royal Scotsman's whisky journey. Whisky writer Charles MacLean leads a nosing on the first evening, followed by tutored tastings at Glenmorangie, Tomatin and Tullibardine, a single-cask session on board and a morning of outdoor pursuits at Rothiemurchus.

  • Welcome dram with your whisky ambassador at the Balmoral Hotel
  • Whisky nosing and tasting on board with expert Charles MacLean
  • Glenmorangie House and Distillery in Tain, with a tutored tasting and lunch
  • The scenic line past Loch Luichart, Torridon and Loch Carron to Kyle of Lochalsh
  • Single-cask tasting in the Observation Car
  • Guided tour and tasting at Tomatin Distillery
  • Wild swimming, archery or fly fishing at Rothiemurchus
  • Private tour and tasting at Tullibardine Distillery

Day by day

Day 1Edinburgh → the north

Meet your whisky ambassador at the Balmoral Hotel for a welcome dram, then board the Royal Scotsman and cross the Forth Railway Bridge. After afternoon tea, whisky expert Charles MacLean leads an exclusive nosing and tasting, sharing the history and heritage of Scotch.

Meals: Afternoon tea

Day 2Tain → Kyle of LochalshKyle of Lochalsh

After breakfast, visit Glenmorangie House and Distillery in Tain to see traditional production, followed by a tutored tasting and a light lunch. Back on the train, the line climbs past Loch Luichart, the Torridon mountains and Luib Summit to Strathcarron, then follows Loch Carron to Plockton and Kyle of Lochalsh. The evening ends with a formal dinner and coffee or liqueurs in the Observation Car.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day 3Kyle of Lochalsh → Tomatin → Boat of GartenBoat of Garten

A full Scottish breakfast is served as the train heads east to Carrbridge, followed by a single-cask tasting in the Observation Car. After a light lunch, visit Tomatin Distillery for a guided tour and a tasting of three Highland single malts. Rejoin the train at Boat of Garten for an informal dinner and music from local musicians.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day 4Rothiemurchus → Tullibardine → DundeeDundee

After breakfast, head to Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms for wild swimming, archery or fly fishing. Lunch is served from Kingussie, then a private tour and tasting of three Highland single malts at Tullibardine Distillery. Rejoin the train at Perth for a formal dinner on the way to Dundee, with Scottish country dancing to close the journey.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day 5Dundee → Edinburgh

The train leaves Dundee in the morning and crosses the Tay Bridge into Fife, with a full Scottish breakfast on the way back to Edinburgh.

Meals: Breakfast

EdinburghGlenmorangie, TainStrathcarronPlocktonKyle of LochalshTomatin DistilleryBoat of GartenRothiemurchus EstateTullibardine DistilleryDundee
Where you spend each night
  • Night 2Kyle of Lochalsh
  • Night 3Boat of Garten
  • Night 4Dundee

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.

Twin Cabin

October 5, 2026 GBP 14,650.00 GBP 13,771.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
November 2, 2026 GBP 13,300.00 GBP 12,502.00 pp dbl
April 12, 2027 GBP 9,100.00 GBP 8,554.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 28, 2027 GBP 14,100.00 GBP 13,254.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
August 16, 2027 GBP 9,100.00 GBP 8,554.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
September 20, 2027 GBP 14,100.00 GBP 13,254.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
October 11, 2027 GBP 9,100.00 GBP 8,554.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
October 5, 2026 GBP 29,300.00 GBP 27,542.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
November 2, 2026 GBP 26,600.00 GBP 25,004.00 pp sgl
April 12, 2027 GBP 18,200.00 GBP 17,108.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 28, 2027 GBP 28,200.00 GBP 26,508.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
August 16, 2027 GBP 18,200.00 GBP 17,108.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin
September 20, 2027 GBP 28,200.00 GBP 26,508.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
October 11, 2027 GBP 18,200.00 GBP 17,108.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Double Cabin

Double Cabin

October 5, 2026 GBP 13,300.00 GBP 12,502.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
November 2, 2026 GBP 14,650.00 GBP 13,771.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Twin Cabin
April 12, 2027 GBP 14,100.00 GBP 13,254.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 28, 2027 GBP 14,100.00 GBP 13,254.00 pp dbl
August 16, 2027 GBP 14,100.00 GBP 13,254.00 pp dbl
September 20, 2027 GBP 14,100.00 GBP 13,254.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
October 11, 2027 GBP 14,100.00 GBP 13,254.00 pp dbl
October 5, 2026 GBP 26,600.00 GBP 25,004.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
November 2, 2026 GBP 29,300.00 GBP 27,542.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Twin Cabin
April 12, 2027 GBP 28,200.00 GBP 26,508.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
June 28, 2027 GBP 28,200.00 GBP 26,508.00 pp sgl
August 16, 2027 GBP 28,200.00 GBP 26,508.00 pp sgl
September 20, 2027 GBP 28,200.00 GBP 26,508.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Grand Suite
October 11, 2027 GBP 28,200.00 GBP 26,508.00 pp sgl

Grand Suite

October 5, 2026 GBP 24,800.00 GBP 23,312.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
November 2, 2026 GBP 24,800.00 GBP 23,312.00 pp dbl
April 12, 2027 GBP 24,850.00 GBP 23,359.00 pp dbl
June 28, 2027 GBP 27,400.00 GBP 25,756.00 pp dbl
August 16, 2027 GBP 24,850.00 GBP 23,359.00 pp dbl
September 20, 2027 GBP 26,100.00 GBP 24,534.00 pp dbl
October 11, 2027 GBP 24,850.00 GBP 23,359.00 pp dbl
October 5, 2026 GBP 49,600.00 GBP 46,624.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
November 2, 2026 GBP 49,600.00 GBP 46,624.00 pp sgl
April 12, 2027 GBP 49,700.00 GBP 46,718.00 pp sgl
June 28, 2027 GBP 54,800.00 GBP 51,512.00 pp sgl
August 16, 2027 GBP 49,700.00 GBP 46,718.00 pp sgl
September 20, 2027 GBP 52,200.00 GBP 49,068.00 pp sgl
October 11, 2027 GBP 49,700.00 GBP 46,718.00 pp sgl

Questions about this journey

Where does the Scotch Malt Whisky Trail start and finish?

It starts and ends in Edinburgh. You meet your whisky ambassador at the Balmoral Hotel for a welcome dram before boarding, and the journey ends back in Edinburgh after a full Scottish breakfast on Day 5.

How many nights is the Scotch Malt Whisky Trail and where does it go?

It is 4 nights and 5 days. The train crosses the Forth Railway Bridge and heads north to Tain, takes the scenic line to Kyle of Lochalsh, then runs east to Boat of Garten for the Cairngorms and Tomatin, finishing at Dundee before crossing the Tay Bridge back to Edinburgh.

Which distilleries does the Scotch Malt Whisky Trail visit?

You visit Glenmorangie House and Distillery in Tain for a tutored tasting and light lunch, Tomatin Distillery for a guided tour and a tasting of three Highland single malts, and Tullibardine Distillery for a private tour and tasting of three Highland single malts. On board there is also a single-cask tasting in the Observation Car.

Who leads the whisky tastings?

A whisky ambassador travels with you from the welcome dram at the Balmoral Hotel. On the first evening, whisky writer Charles MacLean leads an exclusive nosing and tasting on board, sharing the history and heritage of Scotch.

Is there more to the Scotch Malt Whisky Trail than whisky?

Yes. The line from Tain climbs past Loch Luichart, the Torridon mountains and Loch Carron to Plockton and Kyle of Lochalsh, and a morning at Rothiemurchus Estate in the Cairngorms offers wild swimming, archery or fly fishing. Evenings bring local musicians and, on the final night, Scottish country dancing.

What is included on the Scotch Malt Whisky Trail?

Included are cabin accommodation aboard the Royal Scotsman, all meals and drinks on board, onboard entertainment and excursions as described in the itinerary, including the distillery visits and tastings. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.

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