Belmond train

Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland

A small sleeper train running two- to seven-night round trips from Edinburgh Waverley through the Scottish Highlands, with off-train excursions to distilleries, estates and gardens.

Round trips from Edinburgh Waverley; dates are on Belmond's booking calendar.

Journeys

The Highlands (2 nights)2 nights · Edinburgh Waverley → Cairngorms National Park → Edinburgh Waverley

The Highlands (3 nights)3 nights · Edinburgh Waverley → Tomatin Distillery → Edinburgh Waverley

Scotland: The West Coast3 nights · Edinburgh Waverley → Craigendoran → Glenfinnan Viaduct → Fort William → Isle of Bute → Edinburgh Waverley

Heritage Homes & Gardens4 nights · Edinburgh Waverley → Montrose → Achnashellach → Loch Carron → Rothiemurchus → Edinburgh Waverley

Grand Tour of Scotland7 nights · Edinburgh Waverley → Orkney Islands → Isle of Skye → Loch Lomond → Edinburgh Waverley

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Quick answers

How do I get perks on the Royal Scotsman?

Booking through our advisor, a member of Belmond's Bellini Club, typically adds a credit to use on the journey (the amount varies), a welcome gift and priority for an upgrade when available, at the same fare as booking direct.

When does the Royal Scotsman run?

Round trips from Edinburgh Waverley; dates are on Belmond's booking calendar.

Lines on the map join the stops in order; they don't trace the track. Checked against belmond.com in October 2026.

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