We visited Scotland earlier in the year. Sometimes it is easy to forget the beautiful places to visit that are so close to home. As the lyrics from Lindisfarne song “No time to lose” reminds us, “Up on the motorway, Scotland’s not far”.
Once you get to Edinburgh, why don’t you indulge yourself and experience 4 nights on the Belmond Royal Scotland? Over a period of 5 days you will get to see the stunning scenery of the Highlands not seen from the road and with the train as your base you will not have to pack and repack each day. This is more than just a train journey, it is an experience of a lifetime.
The video below will give you an excellent impression of the facilities on board. The carriages have been extensively updated and remodelled to give you all the amenities that you would expect in any top class hotel.
As you journey along some of the least used railways in Scotland, there is an army of stewards who will take care of your every need. The food served reflects the best of what Scotland has to offer. Seasonal local produce is offered wherever possible as part of the full Scottish Breakfasts, three-course lunches, and four-course dinners, washed down with the Highlands’ most celebrated whiskies and carefully selected wines.
The train stays overnight at stations so that you are guaranteed a good nights sleep. During the day you will be spoilt with a number of excursions included in the price. Amongst those included are a seal-watching boat trip, a trip to Ballindalloch Castle, a visit to Rothiemurchus Estate with a choice of country pursuits and a guided tour of Glamis Castle and gardens. And on a trip to the Highlands it would be rude not to visit a distillery or two and the bonus is that someone else is doing the driving.
If you would like a full description of your journey on the Belmond Royal Scotsman then an hour long documentary can be found here.
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