Scotland · Luxury train
Royal Scotsman
When does the Royal Scotsman run, and which journeys are there?
Seasonal
Running on selected dates: 2027 journeys are on sale with Belmond, with new Suites from April 2027.
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We checked this with Belmond on 29 Oct 2026. Dates, times and prices change: check belmond.com ↗ before you book or travel.
Running since 1985, it takes at most 36 guests on round trips from Edinburgh through the Highlands, along the West Highland and Kyle lines.
- Takes
- 2 to 7 nights
- From
- Edinburgh
- To
- And back
- Operator
- Belmond
When it runs
- Runs
- Selected dates, April to October. Belmond's calendar shows dates in October and November 2026, and April to November 2027.
- Takes
- 2 to 7 nights, depending on the journey.
Planner
Get there by train
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Book and stay
Stay the night before
Before you go
- Round tripsEvery journey starts and ends at Edinburgh Waverley.
- JourneysThe Highlands (2 to 4 nights), The West Coast (3), Scotch Malt Whisky Tour (4), Grand Tour of Scotland (7).
- SmallAt most 36 guests.
Good to know
Where does the Royal Scotsman start?
At Edinburgh Waverley. Every journey is a round trip.
How long are the journeys?
2 to 7 nights.
How many guests does it take?
At most 36.
More famous journeys nearby
Checked on 29 Oct 2026 with belmond.com, seat61.com. Direct trains from our own timetable data.