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.
Day One: Edinburgh - Boat of Garten
Departing Edinburgh in the early afternoon (1:42pm), 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: Boat of Garten - Dundee
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: Dundee - Edinburgh
After breakfast, the train leaves Dundee and travels through the former Kingdom of Fife. You cross the Firth of Forth by means of the magnificent Forth Railway Bridge to arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (09:42) where your journey ends.
Prices (Per Person) 2010 :
|
Twin / Single |
Single Occupancy |
2010 |
£2,020 | £3,230 |
Prices are per person and include all table d'hôte meals and accommodation on board based on two people sharing a twin cabin or one person in a single.
Departure Dates 2010 :
| May 14, 20, 26. |
| June 14, 16. |
| July 3, 17. |
| August 16, 18. |
| September 4. |
| October 4, 6. |
Itineraries and timings shown may be changed for seasonal or operational reasons.
