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Scotch Malt Whisky Tour, Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train

Belmond Trains · Royal Scotsman · 5 days

Scotch Malt Whisky Tour, Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train

Embark on a special classic journey through Scotland with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, the world’s foremost malt whisky club and specialists in single-cask, single-malt whiskies. Outdoor adventure and spirits lover, you are among friends. Estimated departure: 13:45 – arrival: 09:40 Our train is subject to national railway constraints and timings are purely indicative. Please check your final itinerary for confirmed timings. This journey is recommended for guests aged 18 and over.

The journey, in facts

OperatorBelmond Trains
VesselRoyal Scotsman
Length5 days
RegionBRITAIN
CountriesUnited Kingdom
DeparturesValid for Departures Now Through: 15 Oct 2027

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 2Tain
Day 3Carrbridge
Day 1Edinburgh

Every departure

This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 15 Oct 2027. Dates are built around you.

What the fare includes

  • LUXURY ACCOMMODATION Four nights aboard the Royal Scotsman luxury train with 24-hour steward service.
  • FINE DINING All meals aboard the train: full Scottish breakfast, two-course lunch, three-course dinner including cheeseboard, coffee, tea and petit fours. All beverages including alcoholic drinks.
  • HISTORICAL TOURS A tour of the Benromach distillery, Rothiemurchus Estate, and a single-cask whisky tasting. A one-year membership to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and a visit to headquarters.
  • ENTERTAINMENT Traditional ceilidhs on board, evening entertainment in the Observation Car and dining experiences.

Current offers

  • Waived Solo Supplement on The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — through 2026-12-27 · Guests travelling on their own are invited to experience the timeless elegance of a Historic Twin in July and August 2026 - now with no single supplement fee. Details Call our reservations team and quote 'VSTWSOLE' to book this offer. Terms & Conditions: Valid for all one-night journeys in July and August 2026. Book by 30 June. Cabin availability for this offer is limited per departure.
  • 4 for 3 on Belmond's British Pullman — through 2026-12-31 · Includes A round-trip travel from London Victoria British Pullman luxury train experience Terms and conditions Valid on any journey in in September, October or November 2026, only when booking a table of four. Not applicable to Cygnus, the Wes Anderson carriage. Call our reservations team on 0800 058 1237 and quote code BBP43. Book our 4 for 3 British Pullman offer and experience our iconic train for less. Along with your guests, jump onboard the train at London Victoria Station and settle in the privacy of our coupés — the private compartments nestled inside our carriages, welcoming up to 4…
  • Complimentary Stay at Balmoral with Belmond's Royal Scotsman — through 2026-12-31 · Complimentary stay at The Balmoral hotel Details: Applicable to guests who have booked any Royal Scotsman journey in August, October and November 2026 The 2 complimentary nights can be booked before or after the Royal Scotsman journey,. Alternatively, they can be split to one night before and one night after the rail journey Terms and conditions: Applicable when booking any cabin types on The Royal Scotsman trainApplies to Executive Rooms at The Balmoral with breakfast includedQuote code TEB2 when speaking to our reservations team. Subject to availability. Book a Scotch Malt Whisky Tour…

Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.

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