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A Taste of Scotland with Tom Kitchin, Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train

Belmond Trains · Royal Scotsman · 3 days

A Taste of Scotland with Tom Kitchin, Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train

This thrilling, two-night journey through the Scottish Highlands is hosted by Chef Tom Kitchin. Tom is the founder of The Kitchin, the flagship restaurant in Edinburgh where a ‘From Nature to Plate’ philosophy reflects his passion for the finest, freshest Scottish produce. Tom Kitchin’s cuisine showcases both his training under some of the world’s greatest chefs and his proud Scottish heritage. 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
DeparturesValid for Departures Now Through: 05 May 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 2Dundee
Day 1Edinburgh

Every departure

This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 05 May 2027. Dates are built around you.

What the fare includes

  • LUXURY ACCOMMODATION Two nights aboard the Royal Scotsman luxury train, with 24-hour steward service.
  • FINE DINING Two dinners and a barbeque lunch created and hosted by Tom Kitchin. All beverages including alcoholic drinks.
  • WINE MASTERCLASS An exclusive activity hosted by wine merchants L’Art du Vin. Find out more about organic and biodynamic wines made by artisans and ethical producers.
  • HISTORICAL TOURS A visit to Rothiemurchus Estate with lunch in the gardens of The Doune House.
  • ENTERTAINMENT Traditional jazz entertainment on board, evening gatherings 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.
  • Extend your adventure in London with the Britannic Explorer and The Cadogan — through 2026-12-31 · Combine your Britannic Explorer train journey with a complimentary stay at Belmond's celebrated London hotel. Enjoy a complimentary private transfer between the hotel and station for departure, or vice versa. Additionally, savour a complimentary dinner with wine for two during your stay at The Cadogan. Valid for all new Britannic Explorer bookings in 2026.
  • Combine Belmond's The Cadogan & The Britannic Explorer — through 2026-12-31 · Includes: One journey on the Britannic Explorer One night at The Cadogan hotel Transfer between the hotel and the station for departure or vice versa Dinner with wine for two at The Cadogan How to book: Call the Britannic Explorer reservations team and quote 'BEXCAD' Terms and conditions:Valid for all Britannic Explorer journeys Combine your Britannic Explorer train journey with a stay at Belmond's celebrated London hotel and enjoy a complimentary private transfer between the hotel and station for departure, or vice versa. Additionally, savour a complimentary dinner with wine for two during…

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