DAY 3: Edinburgh
A full day of sightseeing with an expert local guide includes Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, the Queen's offificial residence in Scotland. End your day in Leith and visit the former royal yacht 'Britannia.'
►For Edinburgh hotel suggestions, see above.

DAY 4: Edinburgh / Keith
Depart from Edinburgh's Waverley railway station to begin your luxurious four-night train journey on the Royal Scotsman. Arrive in Keith, where you disembark for a traditional Scottish ceilidh (dance). Rejoin the train for an informal dinner and overnight stabling.
►Suggested hotel:
The Royal Scotsman

DAY 5: Keith / Kyle of Lochalsh
Travel west to Tain for a visit and tasting at a Scotch whisky distillery. Return to the rails for the journey toward Inverness, capital of the Highlands, on what is arguably the most scenic route in Britain. Disembark at Plockton to take a boat trip with views across the Isle of Skye to the Applecross Mountains. Return to the train in Kyle of Lochalsh.
►Suggested hotel:
The Royal Scotsman

DAY 6: Kyle of Lochalsh / Boat of Garten
Travel around the edge of Beauly Firth before reaching Inverness and then go by train to Carrbridge and Ballindalloch, one of Scotland's most romantic castles. Return to the train at Boat of Garten for stabling and a formal dinner.
►Suggested hotel:
The Royal Scotsman

DAY 7: Boat of Garten / Perth
Choose your activity today: engage in clay pigeon shooting; take a leisurely, guided woodland walk; or fish on the River Spey. Rejoin the train and journey south through Blair Atholl and Pitlochry to Perth, where you disembark at Glamis, childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Return to The Royal Scotsman in Perth for overnight stabling and an informal dinner.
►Suggested hotel:
The Royal Scotsman

DAY 8: Perth / Edinburgh / Hopetoun / St. Andrews / Gleneagles
Disembark in Edinburgh and continue into the Scottish countryside to Hopetoun House. Later, explore the historic university town of St. Andrews en route to your renowned hotel in the Perthshire countryside.
►Suggested hotel:
Gleneagles   (V)

DAY 9: Gleneagles
Today is free to enjoy the facilities of the Gleneagles estate. Perhaps book an appointment with a personal trainer for a fifitness assessment, swim, play tennis or pamper yourself with a spa treatment. You may also engage in equestrian activities, golf, fishing or falconry. Your driver-guide and private vehicle are at your disposal should you decide to further explore the region.
►Suggested hotel:
Gleneagles   (V)

DAY 10: Gleneagles / Arrive Home