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Belmond Royal Scotsman
Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Belmond · Grand Luxury
Belmond's Royal Scotsman is a ten-suite luxury sleeper train associated with Edinburgh's St James Quarter, its carriages dating to 1960 even though the train itself did not begin operating until 1985, a 25-year gap between build and launch.
- 18 rooms
- Opened 1985
- Neighborhood: St James Quarter
About Belmond Royal Scotsman
- Belmond Royal Scotsman's ten-suite carriages date to 1960, but the train did not launch as a luxury sleeper until 1985, a 25-year gap between build and service.
The setting
Belmond Royal Scotsman puts guests toward the east of St James Quarter, Edinburgh. Royal Mile is essentially at the door. The Real Mary King's Close is about 2 minutes on foot, and St Giles' Cathedral is about 3 minutes on foot. Sleep on the quarter if you want new rooms over the shops; sleep on Princes Street if the gardens and the castle view are the point.
Restaurants and bars
- Raven — Restaurant
- Swift — Restaurant
- Observation Car bar — Bar
- Raven and Swift — Restaurant · Locally-sourced Scottish ingredients
Experiences
- Scottish Golf Tour — Five-day, four-night journey taking golfers to three prestigious Scottish courses, with a sightseeing itinerary for non-players.
- The Whisky Journey — Five-day, four-night whisky journey in association with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
- Haybarn Spa — Pamper carriage with two treatment rooms offering the Bamford Bespoke Facial, Deep Tissue Massage, manicures and pedicures.
- Live music and traditional ceilidhs — On select evenings, live entertainment and traditional ceilidhs are offered on board.
- Bagpipe welcome — Guests are welcomed aboard by bagpipes.
- Traditional Scottish entertainment in the Observation Car — Storytelling from a clansman or music from local musicians after dinner.
Amenities
- Observation Lounge Car with open verandah
- Boutique selling traditional Scottish crafts, tartans and jewellery
- Traditional Scottish entertainment after dinner in the Observation Car
- All table d'hôte meals
- Complimentary beverages
- All excursions as outlined in the itinerary
- Day excursion or gala dinner hire
- Observation car & bar
- Live music
- Traditional ceilidhs
- Off-board excursions including whisky distillery tours, hiking, grand castles
- Leisure groups itineraries
- Wi-Fi in the observation car (available only for portions of the journey)
- Pressing services by stewards
- Luggage storage at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh
- Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel, adjacent to Edinburgh Waverley Station
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