Royal Scotsman · 5 days · 4 nights
Scotland’s Classic Splendours
Edinburgh · Keith · Plockton · Kyle of Lochalsh · Garve · Boat of Garten · Dundee
Royal Scotsman · 4 days, 3 nights
Wild Scotland
Three nights of wild adventure: coastal foraging and a shoreline seafood feast near Strathcarron, and a fire-cooked feast and loch swim at Rothiemurchus.
- EdinburghDay 1
- KeithDay 1
- StrathcarronDay 2
- Rothiemurchus EstateDay 3
- Boat of GartenDay 3
- PerthDay 3
- EdinburghDay 4
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration4 days
Nights3
RouteEdinburgh → Edinburgh
Places visited6
From, per personGBP 11,500
Overview
A three-night journey pairing days in the wild with evenings aboard the Royal Scotsman. Expert guides lead a day on the rugged west coast near Strathcarron, with coastal foraging and lobster, crab and scallops by the shore, and a day in the ancient woodland of Rothiemurchus with fire-making, a fire-cooked feast and an optional loch swim. A gala dinner closes the trip.
- Crossing the Forth Railway Bridge with tea and scones
- Treatments in the onboard spa
- Traditional coastal skills and foraging near Strathcarron
- Lobster, crab and scallops cooked by the shore, with an optional sea swim
- Woodland foraging, craft and fire-making at Rothiemurchus
- A rustic fire-feast and an optional loch swim
- Gaelic music and a gala dinner on board
Day by day
Day 1Edinburgh → KeithKeith
Board at Edinburgh Waverley and cross the Forth Railway Bridge, with tea and scones through Fife. The train passes Arbroath, Montrose and Aberdeen on the way to Keith, with time for a treatment in the spa car. An informal dinner of local produce is followed by live folk music in the Observation Car.
Meals: Afternoon tea · Dinner
Day 2Keith → Strathcarron
The train runs west via Inverness on the scenic line towards Kyle of Lochalsh. After lunch, leave the train at Strathcarron to explore the west coast with expert guides: learn coastal skills, forage for wild ingredients and enjoy lobster, crab and scallops by the shore, with the option of a sea swim or a wild cocktail. Dinner on board is followed by Gaelic music.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Day 3Rothiemurchus → PerthPerth
After breakfast, travel from Carrbridge to Rothiemurchus Estate for a day in ancient woodland with a traditional skills expert: foraging, craft and fire-making, then a rustic fire-feast and the option of a loch swim. Rejoin the train at Boat of Garten for a gala dinner as it travels to Perth for the night.
Meals: Breakfast · Dinner
Day 4Perth → Edinburgh
After an early start from Perth, enjoy a leisurely breakfast as the train crosses the Tay Bridge and returns to Edinburgh.
Meals: Breakfast
Where you spend each night
- Night 1Keith
- Night 3Perth
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)
June 25, 2027
GBP 11,500.00 pp dbl
June 25, 2027
GBP 23,000.00 pp sgl
Twin Cabin (2 Twin Beds)
June 25, 2027
GBP 10,400.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
June 25, 2027
GBP 20,800.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
Grand Suite
June 25, 2027
GBP 13,000.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
June 25, 2027
GBP 26,000.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
Available in Double Cabin (Matrimonial Bed)
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Questions about this journey
Where does the Wild Scotland journey start and finish?
It starts and finishes in Edinburgh. You board at Edinburgh Waverley and cross the Forth Railway Bridge with tea and scones, and return to Edinburgh after a leisurely breakfast on Day 4.
How many nights is Wild Scotland and where does the train stay?
It is 3 nights and 4 days. The first night is spent at Keith, and the final night at Perth after a gala dinner.
What happens on the west coast day near Strathcarron?
After lunch on board you leave the train at Strathcarron to explore the rugged west coast with expert guides. You learn traditional coastal skills, forage for wild ingredients and enjoy lobster, crab and scallops cooked by the shore, with the option of a sea swim or a wild cocktail.
What is the Rothiemurchus day like?
You spend a day in ancient woodland with a traditional skills expert, learning foraging, craft and fire-making. It ends with a rustic fire-cooked feast and the option of a loch swim before you rejoin the train at Boat of Garten for a gala dinner.
What is included on Wild Scotland, and is there a spa on board?
The fare includes cabin accommodation aboard the Royal Scotsman, all meals and drinks on board, onboard entertainment and excursions as described in the itinerary. The train has a spa car, and on the first afternoon there is time for a treatment on the way to Keith.
Who is Wild Scotland best for?
It is made for travellers who want real time outdoors, pairing hands-on days in the wild with comfortable evenings on board. Swims are optional, and evenings bring live folk music, Gaelic music and a closing gala dinner.
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