| The Royal Scotsman is an outstanding luxury train of | | | | because it halts at silent sidings at night. |
| Scotland. A small train—just 36 passengers—it | | | | Dining |
| is fabulous for those who aspire for a more | | | | Dining provisions are very comfortable. Meals are |
| cherished, comfortable setting with gourmet, | | | | multi cuisine, candlelit affairs, made with the newest, |
| sumptous dining, wine-pairing and excellent service. | | | | premium local produce, seafoods and meats, and |
| Purely put, it is one of our preferred hotel trains. | | | | offered either in the usual dining car, "Victory," with |
| Especially great fun is the open-air observation place. | | | | tiny tables for four or two; or in the subsequent |
| Accommodations | | | | dining car, "Raven," which adjusts 20 travelers at |
| The five sleeping carriages offer sixteen twin and | | | | three large tables. Appearance is stunning; service is |
| four single cabins, wonderfully planned with affluent | | | | welcoming and proficient with fine wines included. |
| inlaid wood. The twin compartments are big with two | | | | Lounge Cars |
| lower twin beds to be found in an "L" shape. A few | | | | At the end of the train is perchance the most unique |
| beds are nearly six feet, seven inches long, strangely | | | | carriage, the watching car. Initially made in 1960 by |
| big for a train. Four compartments are purposely | | | | the Metropolitan-Cammell Carriage and Wagon |
| intended for single tourists so there is no single | | | | Company, the observation carriage came into use in |
| supplement––a scarcity on luxury trains. The | | | | 1961 as a unparalleled kitchen car. In 1989, the car |
| washrooms are huge and are provided with private | | | | was purchased from its owner, Michael Bailiss, and |
| sink, toilet and shower. | | | | transformed it to its up to date luxury design, able to |
| All cabins are provided with dressing table, complete | | | | contentedly carry all 36 guests at one time. At the |
| wardrobe, independently controlled heating, fans, | | | | rear part of the train is a much loved spot: the |
| opening windows and a service call button to ensure | | | | open-air observation platform, for observing the |
| that yo get the best of service in th luxury train. The | | | | beautiful scenes of the exquisite Scottish scenery. |
| majority of people sleep like kittens on this train, | | | | |