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The Highland Journey (2 Nights)
Travel straight into the heart of the Highlands and enjoy typical outdoors activities.

At a Glance

 540 miles, including, Dundee, Montrose, Aberdeen, Keith, Inverness, Dalwhinnie and Perth ● Optional activities include clay pigeon shooting and a Highland safari ● Tour of Dalwhinnie Distillery ● Visit Rothiemurchus Estate.

Prices

2010US$3610
Prices are per person and include all table d'hôte meals, all alcoholic and other beverages, all sightseeing excursions as shown in the itinerary and accommodation on board based on two people sharing a twin compartment or one person in a single.

Supplements 
2010
Single occupancy of twin cabinUS$2170

Departure Dates

2010
May 14, 20, 26
Jun 14, 16
Jul 3, 17
Aug 18
Sep 4
Oct 4, 6



Itinerary

 Day One - Departing Edinburgh in the early afternoon, the first leg of this spectacular journey takes you west to Stirling, onwards past the world-famous golf resort of Gleneagles to Perth, then north into the dramatic scenery and sparkling mountain air of the Highlands. Travelling through Pitlochry and Blair Atholl, whose magnificent castle can be glimpsed once out of the station, you may also spot red or roe deer from the window. After the breathtaking journey you arrive at Dalwhinnie, ready for a tour of the highest distillery in Scotland – and a sample of the "gentle spirit" of the glen. Back on the train, stabled at Boat of Garten, indulge in a sumptuous informal dinner and a night of entertainment courtesy of Highlander and raconteur Ray Owens.

Day Two - After breakfast, you are taken by coach to the historic estate of Rothiemurchus for a taste of wild Scotland. At the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Rothiemurchus offers a magical setting in which to try outdoor pursuits such as clay pigeon shooting or hill walking. Rejoin the train at Aviemore and enjoy a delicious lunch as you pass Culloden, the site of the last battle to be fought on mainland British soil, in 1746. You then continue east to Elgin and alight to visit Johnston's Woollen Mill, which specialises in the finest cashmere. A formal dinner is served on board as you journey south from Keith to Dundee, where the train stops for the night.

Day Three - A journey south through the former Kingdom of Fife awaits, including the chance to see the magnificent Forth Railway Bridge up close as you return to Edinburgh.

TIMINGS
The Royal Scotsman departs Edinburgh at 1.42pm on day one and arrives back in Edinburgh at 9.46am on day three.

Please note: Itineraries are subject to change and all timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed itineraries and timings will be supplied with your travel documents.

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