At the start of the 2023 season, Belmond is debuting a long-term partnership with Dior Beauty on board the Belmond Royal Scotsman, which Belmond says is the country's only luxury sleeper train. In addition to the launch of the Dior Spa Royal Scotsman, the company is launching two new themed rail journeys through the Highlands.
Dior Spa Royal Scotsman
The Dior Spa Royal Scotsman has two treatment rooms located in one of the train’s carriages. The spa menu includes three custom treatments created by the French maison’s wellness experts to meet the specific needs of train travel, and can be taken before or after an outdoor excursion. The D-Travel body massage (30 minutes / one hour) is a deep, slow massage that eliminates toxins, releases tensions, and relieves pain. The D-Elements full body treatment (one hour) begins with the application of hot stones on the back followed by massage strokes. Bain Dior body mist and hot oshibori end the treatment. For the face, the D-Highlands treatment (one hour) is inspired by Kobido facial massage techniques and uses the Dior Prestige line, resulting in a facial that sculpts the face’s features and improves the skin’s appearance.
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Two new grand suites by interior designer Tristan Auer are set to debut in MAY 2024 with ensuite bathrooms, double beds, and private living area. Grand suites also include added amenities like private transfers to and from the train and one spa treatment in the Dior Spa on board.
New Journey: "Highland Survival Adventure"
The new, three-night Highland Survival Adventure trip, 30JUN-03JUL 2023, is a round trip from Edinburgh. The itinerary includes several outdoor trips in some of the most remote locations in the Western Highlands. Led by WILDNIS’ guides - former Royal Marines Sergeant, George MacHardy and survivalist Eliza Brown - the Royal Scotsman guests will explore the indigenous flora and fauna, take part in a modern-day Royal Marines Commando Assault Training program, and have an outdoor lunch. On the third day, guests will rappel down a cascading waterfall followed by an outdoor swim. For the final night onboard, guests will have Scottish meals as Royal Scotsman makes its way back to Edinburgh.
Rates start at USD $8,750 per person on an all-inclusive basis.
New Journey: "A Taste of Scotland with Tom Kitchin"
From 04-06SEPT, 2023, the Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin will host a two-night trip through the Scottish Highlands. Chef Kitchin will demonstrate his ‘From Nature-to-Plate’ culinary philosophy as the train travels from Edinburgh to Boat of Garten, Inverness, Dundee and back to the capital. Guests will enjoy several meals with Chef Kitchin including a welcome four-course dinner, a barbecue lunch in Cairngorms National Park, and a Gala dinner to close out the journey. There will also be an exclusive wine masterclass with local wine merchants, L'Art du Vin in the train’s Observation Car and a tour and expert-led whisky tasting at Benromach distillery.
Rates start at USD $6,690 per person on an all-inclusive basis.
