The Scotsman Hotel

"A luxury train journey in Scotland, offering scenic views and an elegant travel experience."

"The Scotsman Hotel, located in a historic Baroque building that once housed the Scotsman Newspaper, offers a unique stay with thoughtful touches like whisky on arrival. The 79-room hotel features a marble staircase, stained glass windows, and a movie theater, providing guests with a memorable experience. Its central location allows easy access to Edinburgh’s attractions." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"The Belmond Royal Scotsman travels through the Highlands, offering relaxation with a side of picturesque scenery, including an onboard Dior Spa." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Another Belmond train, the Royal Scotsman really is all about the journey and giving guests one of the most memorable experiences of their lives. Leaving from and returning to Edinburgh's Waverley Station by way of the Scottish Highlands, the uber-indulgent ride places a strong emphasis on its dining offerings as well as the libations, with some 30 fine wines, liqueurs, and malt whiskies to tickle guests’ fancy throughout the day. There are two dining cars, Raven and Swift, appointed with mahogany-paneled walls and on-brand tweed upholstery (you are in Scotland after all), stark white linen, and fine china. The best of Scottish produce from both land and sea makes up the menu created by head chef Mark Tamburrini, with plenty of Scottish specialties featuring at each meal—think smoked salmon, kidgeree, spiced roast halibut and pigeon salad. At breakfast, the Full Scottish is a must-try if you like meat—it’s a hefty combination of eggs, back bacon, sausage, black pudding, and haggis (a type of pudding composed of the liver, heart, and lungs of a sheep). But it’s not just about the food. Together with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, the Royal Scotsman also does a five-day Scotch Malt Whisky Tour that—besides three-course lunches and four-course dinners (which you get on the regular trips as well)—comes with tasting opportunities and distillery visits. And when it’s time for a little R&R, you can either head to the recently unveiled Dior Spa Royal Scotsman, the only spa on rails in the UK, or book yourself into one of the new ultra-luxe Grand Suites set to debut for the 2024 season. Tickets start at around $7,000 per person for two nights in a twin cabin."

"Live the luxe life with a ride on the world’s most glamorous train, the Belmond Royal Scotsman. The dreamy train takes guests through the wild landscapes of Scotland, allowing them to leave the rest of the world behind at the depot." - Travel + Leisure Editors