Royal Scotsman · 2 Nights
Highland Journey
A compact introduction to the Scottish Highlands, combining dramatic scenery, elegant rail travel and carefully chosen off-train experiences.
The journey
A first taste of Royal Scotsman.
Highland Journey is ideal for travellers who want to experience the character of Royal Scotsman in a shorter format.
The route combines Highland scenery, heritage and the intimate atmosphere of life aboard one of the world's most exclusive luxury trains.
From Edinburgh, the journey heads north into the Highlands before returning south through some of Scotland's most evocative landscapes.
Highlands
Mountain scenery
Travel through dramatic glens, forests and mountain country.
Heritage
Rothiemurchus Estate
Discover one of the Highlands' most characterful historic estates.
On board
Fine dining
Enjoy elegant dining and relaxed evenings aboard Royal Scotsman.
Itinerary
Two nights through the Highlands
Day 1
Edinburgh to the Highlands
Board Royal Scotsman in Edinburgh and travel north into the Highlands as the scenery becomes increasingly dramatic. Settle into life aboard and enjoy dinner as the train moves through Scotland.
Day 2
Rothiemurchus and Highland landscapes
Explore the Highlands off the train, including time around the Rothiemurchus area, before returning aboard for another evening of fine dining and relaxed rail travel.
Day 3
Return to Edinburgh
Enjoy the final morning aboard Royal Scotsman as the train travels south. The journey concludes in Edinburgh.
Route
Edinburgh to the Highlands and back.
A short but rewarding introduction to Royal Scotsman, combining Edinburgh with the landscapes and atmosphere of the Highlands.
Journey flow
Edinburgh → Highlands → Rothiemurchus → Edinburgh
Outsyda Rail
Plan your Highland Journey
We can arrange Royal Scotsman as part of a wider Scottish journey, with hotels, private touring and additional rail travel before or after your trip.
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