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A Taste of Scotland with Lorna McNee, Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train

Belmond Trains · Royal Scotsman · 3 days

A Taste of Scotland with Lorna McNee, Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train

Join us onboard for a thrilling, two-night journey through the Scottish Highlands, hosted by celebrated Scottish Chef Lorna McNee. This culinary experience is the best way to find out more about Scotland’s unique fare, surrounded by like-minded food lovers and those seeking a unique adventure onboard Royal Scotsman. Estimated departure from Edinburgh: 13:45. Arrival in Edinburgh: 10:05. Our train is subject to national railway constraints and timings are purely indicative. Please check your final itinerary for confirmed timings.

The journey, in facts

OperatorBelmond Trains
VesselRoyal Scotsman
Length3 days
RegionBRITAIN
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Departures1 listed · 2027-08-23 to 2027-08-23

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Edinburgh
Day 2Dundee
Day 1Edinburgh

Every departure

1 departure of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2027-08-232027-08-253Royal ScotsmanYes

What the fare includes

  • LUXURY ACCOMMODATION Two nights aboard the Royal Scotsman luxury train, with 24-hour steward service.
  • FINE DINING One dinner and a barbecue lunch created and hosted by Lorna McNee. All beverages included, including alcoholic drinks.
  • WINE & WHISKY MASTERCLASS An exclusive activity hosted by wine merchants L’Art du Vin to find out more about organic and biodynamic wines made by artisans and producers. Onboard whisky tasting.
  • HISTORICAL TOURS A visit to Rothiemurchus Estate with lunch in the gardens of The Doune House.
  • ENTERTAINMENT Traditional jazz entertainment on board and evening gatherings in the Observation Car.

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