DAY 1
Edinburgh - Dalmally - Taynuilt
The Royal Scotsman departs Edinburgh Waverley Station around 14.00 and heads westward towards the majestic West Highland Line. At Dalmally, we visit Inverawe Smokehouse and join the Campbell-Prestons in their home to sample some of the delicacies over a glass of wine. We rejoin the train for our informal dinner at Taynuilt where we stable overnight.

DAY 3
Boat of Garten - Plockton - Kyle of Lochalsh
This morning we visit the Highland Wildlife Park, set in 260 acres of beautiful Strathspey. All the animals here are indigenous to Scotland and some are now extinct in the wild, whilst others are endangered. We rejoin the train at Kingussie and head north to Inverness, before turning west towards Kyle of Lochalsh, on what is arguably the most scenic route in Britain. We disembark at Plockton where we have free time to explore this picturesque Highland village. There is the opportunity to join an exclusive seal trip on Loch Carron, and at the same time savour the magnificent views across the Isle of Skye and Applecross Mountains. Alternatively, we can browse the local art gallery, walk in beautiful countryside, or simply get to know the locals! We rejoin the train in Kyle where we stable overnight. After a formal dinner, we enjoy entertainment in the Observation Car.

DAY 4
Kyle - Keith - Dundee
After breakfast this morning, our motorcoach is waiting to take us to Eilean Donan, the most photographed castle in Scotland. It stands on a rocky promontory at the meeting point of three sea lochs. Afterwards, we enjoy a driving tour of Skye "the Misty Isle". As we explore this romantic island with its magnificent Cuillin Mountains, we learn about its Gaelic culture and harsh history. We return to the mainland and rejoin the train in Kyle. During lunch, we retrace part of yesterday's route as far as Inverness before heading east to Elgin. This afternoon, we have an exclusive opportunity to experience life in a traditional working Highland distillery, and sample some of the products! We rejoin the train for our informal dinner as we head south through an area of mainly arable and dairy farming to the "Granite City" of Aberdeen. We then follow the coast through Stonehaven and Montrose before reaching Arbroath, which is famous for its "smokies". We pass Carnoustie, which has one of the many good golf courses in this region on our way to Dundee for our overnight stabling.

DAY 5
Dundee - Edinburgh
The train leaves during breakfast this morning and crosses the magnificent Tay and Forth railway bridges to arrive in Edinburgh around 09.30, where our tour ends.

DEPARTURE DATES 2002

May 7, 12, 16, 26
June 3, 11, 16, 20, 24, 30
July 4, 8, 14, 18, 25, 29
August 4, 8, 12, 20, 25, 29
September 2, 8, 12, 16, 24, 29
October 3, 7, 13, 17, 21, 29

RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $4350.00 USD

DAY 1
Edinburgh - Aviemore - Boat of Garten
The Royal Scotsman departs Edinburgh Waverley around 13.30 and head snorth over the magnificent Forth Railway Bridge. We continue through the Kingdom of Fife, of which Macduff was once Thane, and then follow the coast through Burntisland and Kirkcaldy as afternoon tea is served. We pass through the 'Fair City' of Perth and on through Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Dalwhinnie to Kingussie, where we disembark for our visit to Ballindalloch, one of Scotland's most romantic castles. Set in the magnificent surroundings of the Spey Valley, Ballindalloch exemplifies the elegant and comfortable country house so beloved of Victorians in the Highlands. We return to the train at Boat of Garten on the private Strathspey Railway for our informal dinner and overnight stabling.

DEPARTURE DATES 2002
May 3 June 7
July 12, 23
August 16
September 20
October 11, 25

RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $ 2450.00 USD

DAY 2
Keith - Invergordon - Tain - Stirling
We leave Keith early this morning and travel through Elgin to Inverness, before heading north to Invergordon. Here we disembark for our visit to Glenmorangie distillery, situated in "The Glen of Tranquility", overlooking the shores of the Dornoch Firth.We rejoin the train at Tain and retrace our route south to Inverness, then onwards to Blair Atholl where we disembark to visit the House of Bruar, Scotland's most prestigious country store. Alternatively, there is a nearby walk to the spectacular Falls of Bruar. An early formal dinner is served before we disembark to experience a traditional Scottish ceilidh in the private Shooting Lodge at Gleneagles. Afterwards we rejoin the train in the historic town of Stirling, dominated by its magnificent royal castle, and where we stable overnight.

DEPARTURE DATES 2002
May 5, 24 June 1
September 22
October 27

RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $2450.00 USD

WEE DRAM (1 NIGHT)

DAY 1
Edinburgh - Perth - Stirling
The Royal Scotsman departs Edinburgh Waverley around 14.00 and heads west through Linlithgow and Gleneagles to Perth, the "Fair City". We disembark here to visit Glamis Castle, seat of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and childhood home of H.M. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. We rejoin the train in Perth and travel through the Kingdom of Fife, of which Macduff was once Thane, and follow the coast through Kirkcaldy and Burntisland. From Dalmeny, we then head west to Stirling with its magnificent Royal Castle dominating the surrounding countryside. We stable overnight in the historic town of Stirling and after a formal dinner enjoy entertainment in the Observation Car.

DAY 2
Stirling - Edinburgh
We depart Stirling after breakfast this morning and return to Edinburgh around 09.45 where our tour ends.
DEPARTURE DATES 2002

July 22 August 24
RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $960.00 USD

ISLE OF BUTE (2 NIGHTS)

DAY 1
Edinburgh - Dalmally - Taynuilt
The Royal Scotsman departs Edinburgh Waverley around 14.00 and heads west to join the majestic West Highland Line. The train then travels north, along the edge of Gare Loch and on to Dalmally, where we disembark to visit Inverawe Smokehouse. Here we watch the locally caught fish being cured and smoked, and afterwards join the Campbell-Prestons in their home to sample some of the delicacies over a glass of wine. We rejoin the train for our informal dinner at Taynuilt where we stable overnight.

DAY 2
Taynuilt - Wemyss Bay - Bute - Dundee
We leave Taynuilt this morning, and head south to Wemyss Bay where we take the ferry to Isle of Bute. The island embraces a variety of landscapes; seashore, moorland, farmland and forest, and the natural history, geography, geology and ancient history of the island are revealed at every turn. From St Blane's Chapel at the south of the island to the abandoned townships in Glen More at the north end, it seems like every stone has its tale to tell. Today we visit Mount Stuart, Britain's most spectacular Victorian Gothic house. This was the architectural fantasy of the 3rd Marquess of Bute and his architect Sir Robert Rowand Anderson. The stunning, mysterious interiors reflect the romantic and scholarly Marquess's passion for art, heraldry, astrology, mythology and religion. There is arguably the finest privately held collection of family portraits in Scotland. After lunch in the private Dining Room, we have time to explore this magnificent house, its tranquil Rock Garden, the Wee Garden containing rare plants from the southern hemisphere, the Kitchen Garden, and the Victorian Pinetum. The Limetree Avenue leads visitors to a secluded stretch of coastline, and one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland. We return to the mainland and rejoin the train before making our way to Dundee where we stable overnight. After our formal dinner, we enjoy entertainment in the Observation Car.

DAY 3
Dundee - Edinburgh
The train leaves during breakfast this morning and crosses the magnificent Tay and Forth railway bridges to arrive in Edinburgh at 09.30, where our tour ends.

DEPARTURE DATES 2002
30 May June 9, 28
August 2
September 6

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON A DOUBLE $ 2550.00 USD

TASTE OF SCOTLAND (25 - 29 APRIL 2002)
This exhilirating four night journey into the heart of Scotland's stunning landscape is a real must for food lovers everywhere. En route, we visit Inverawe Somkehouse, producers of fine smoked salmon; the world famous Gleneagles resort for a cookery demonstration and lunch by masterchef Andrew Fairlie; and the magnificent Ballindalloch Castle for a tutored wine tasting by quintessential wine merchant, Bill Baker. We also head for the romantic Isle of Skye and Kinloch Lodge, ancestral home of Lord and Lady Macdonald. Lady Claire Macdonald is one of Scotland's foremost cookery writers and we join her for a demonstration of her culinary skills. Other excursions include a visit to the House of Bruar, the charming village of Plockton and Strathisla Distillery.

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $ 4500.00 USD

GOLF TOUR (20 - 24 MAY 2002)
In this four night journey, The Royal Scotsman travels through some of the most picturesque scenery in Scotland and visits three of the country's most beautiful golf courses: Royal Dornoch near Tain; Nairn, overlooking the Moray Firth; and the world famous King's course at Gleneagles. For non-golfing partners and spouses, there are a number of fascinating excursions to be enjoyed including private tours of the thirteenth century Dunrobin Castle and Glamis, childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, as well as a visit to Johnstons Woollen Mill and the historic town of Stirling.

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE $ 4820.00 USD
NON-GOLFER $ 4350.00 USD

NOTE
Rates are fully inclusive of accommodation, meals, wine, alcoholic and other beverages, visits, entertainment & crew gratuities.
There will be a 60% supplement for single occupancy of a twin cabin.