Guests aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman, the luxury sleeper train, can now choose from a wider range of bespoke excursions across Scotland.
New After Dark experiences bring travelers to Dark Sky Discovery sites for premium stargazing with a certified astronomer, followed by a late-night picnic. After these nocturnal outings, passengers can unwind in the train’s spa car with the B-Silent treatment designed to soothe the body and encourage restful sleep.
Active guests can select from an expanded list of outdoor pursuits, including guided hikes, running and cycling tours, white-water rafting, gorge walking, paragliding, clay pigeon shooting, falconry and quad biking. Each activity is designed to showcase Scotland’s unspoiled scenery while offering invigorating physical challenge.
Water-based options have also been extended to include boat cruises on Loch Ness, kayaking, dolphin-spotting excursions and fishing trips, providing a variety of ways to experience Scotland’s coastal and freshwater environments.
Golfers can book tee times at prestigious courses such as Gleneagles, Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Castle Stuart Golf Links and Kingbarns Golf Links, making it easy to combine a luxury rail journey with world-class links.
Whisky enthusiasts are offered curated visits to top distilleries across the Highlands, including Glen Ord, The Glenlivet and Tullibardine, showcasing Scotland’s proud distilling heritage.
“Our guests are increasingly looking to personalize their experience and we hope these options give them the flexibility to see the Scotland of their choice. The experiences showcase some of the real highlights of Scotland and allow guests to connect with nature through incredible Scottish landscapes. These new experiences appeal to everyone from adrenaline seekers to whisky lovers, and we are very excited to be able to offer stargazing,” said Gary Franklin, vice president, trains and cruises, Belmond.