EDINBURGH, Scotland -- The Royal Scotsman kicked off another season
of luxury rail tours, including independent programs plus corporate
and incentive group charters.
Through Nov. 1, two- and four-night options can be booked.
Rates for the Royal Scotsman include accommodations in twin or
single State Cabins, all meals and beverages, entertainment,
sightseeing, taxes and crew gratuities.
Two-night tours cost $2,450 per person and four-night tours cost
$4,250 per person.
The four-night Classic Tour takes travelers from the Lowlands
to the Highlands. Starting in Edinburgh, the train travels to
Dalmally, Taynuilt, Dunkeld, Carrbridge, Boat of Garten, Plockton,
Kyle of Lochhalsh, Isle of Skye, Keith and Dundee.Highlights include a visit to the Inverawe Smokehouse for a
special tasting in the owner's home; Ballindalloch Castle, home of
the Macpherson-Grant family since 1546; the 200-acre Royal
Zoological Society's Highland Wildlife Park; Eilean Donan Castle,
built around 1220 and setting for the film "Highlander," and the
Strathisla Distillery, home of Chivas Regal.
During the two-night Highland Fling, passengers travel through
the southern and central Highlands to the Lowlands of East
Scotland.Beginning in Edinburgh, this tour visits Carrbridge, Boat of
Garten, Elgin and Keith. Sites visited include Johnstons Woollen
Mill and the Strathisla Distillery.
The two-night Caledonian Retreat takes guests through the
southern Highlands beginning in Edinburgh and traveling to
Dalmally, Taynuilt, Blair Antholl, Perth and Stirling.On board this tour, guests can visit the Inverawe Smokehouse;
Glamis Castle, the setting for Shakespeare's "Macbeth;" and
Gleneagles, the exclusive 850-acre resort.
The Royal Scotsman offers corporate and private charters for
incentive groups, product launches, anniversaries or special
celebrations.
Special discounts are offered for groups between 10 and 24
passengers and for private charters.
Customized itineraries featuring different historic and cultural
attractions and activities such as golf or fishing are
available.
The Royal Scotsman can operate charters outside of its standard
April through November season.
Agents can contact Royal Scotsman by e-mailing [email protected] or [email protected].
The company's Web site is at www.royalscotsman.com