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Edinburgh Live
04-07-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Picturesque Edinburgh fine dining steam train experience promises 'spectacular views'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A scenic steam train journey which promises "fine dining and spectacular views" is set to launch from the capital. The Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour will see diners travel the region of Fife and its many historic villages. Billed as a "truly unforgettable rail journey" by operator Steam Dreams Rail Co., the service will first depart on November 29 from Edinburgh Waverley, before it travels to the historic Forth Bridge, the Daily Record reports. Organisers state: "Seamlessly blending the grandeur of historic steam travel with charming vintage carriages and a truly exquisite Pullman Dining experience, it is the perfect early Christmas gift or special gourmet treat to share with a loved one or friends." The 4.5-hour circular tour will head from Edinburgh Waverley into Fife and along the coast towards Kirkcaldy. It will pass the Castle and beach at Aberdour and the beaches at Burntisland and Kinghorn, before turning back inland via Dunfermline. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. The locomotive will then head along the Forth Estuary onto a rarely used goods-only line, with stunning views along more than five miles of coastline. Travellers will pass the historic village of Culross and the edge of Torry Bay Local Nature Reserve. The journey will continue through Alloa and along the reopened route to Stirling. Finally, it will head south through Falkirk and then return to Edinburgh Waverley. According to the Steam Dreams Rail Co., the trip will form part of its four-day holiday from London to Edinburgh Christmas Market. This will take place between November 27 and 30. Head of Communications at Steam Dreams Juliet Soley commented: "We are thrilled that the legendary 60532 Blue Peter, one of the most powerful express steam locomotives ever built will be hauling our four-day holiday as well as the Forth Bridge lunchtime tour which departs from Edinburgh Waverley Station. "This is a rare opportunity to witness a true icon of British engineering as it steams through some of Scotland's most breathtaking landscapes." Passengers on the Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour will be able to choose between three classes of travel. These are: Pullman Dining, First Class (non-dining) and Premium Standard (non-dining). Organisers state that Pullman Dining will offer an "exquisite onboard culinary experience". Inspired by the route, the menu will be crafted from locally sourced seasonal produce. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Seated in armchair-style seating at "elegantly set" tables for two or four with white linens, fine china, glassware, and fresh flowers, it aims to replicate the opulence of the luxury travel era. Pullman Dining is priced at £285 per person. Meanwhile, First Class passengers will relax in cushioned seats around tables for two or four with large picture windows will offer scenic views. Priced at £175 per person, a glass of Fizz and freshly brewed coffee and tea will be provided. Finally, Premium Standard costs £120 per person and offers a journey onboard a "beautifully restored carriage that embodies the charm of a bygone era". Passengers can enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, while there will also be a Buffet Car with a selection of hot and cold snacks and a selection of wine, beer, spirits, and cold drinks. More information about the Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour can be found on the Steam Dreams Rail Co. website.
Daily Record
04-07-2025
- Daily Record
New Scottish steam train journey with 'fine dining and spectacular views' announced
Prices for the journey start at £120 per person. A new steam train journey in Scotland has been unveiled. The experience will include "fine dining and spectacular views". The newly announced Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour will travel through the picturesque region of Fife and its surrounding historic villages. It has been described by operator Steam Dreams Rail Co. as a "truly unforgettable rail journey". Departing on November 29 from Edinburgh Waverley, the Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour will hug the scenic coastline. It will then cross over the Forth Bridge, described as "one of the great engineering masterpieces of the world". Organisers state: "Seamlessly blending the grandeur of historic steam travel with charming vintage carriages and a truly exquisite Pullman Dining experience, it is the perfect early Christmas gift or special gourmet treat to share with a loved one or friends." The 4.5-hour circular tour will head from Edinburgh Waverley into Fife and along the coast towards Kirkcaldy. It will pass the Castle and beach at Aberdour and the beaches at Burntisland and Kinghorn, before turning back inland via Dunfermline. The locomotive will then head along the Forth Estuary onto a rarely used goods-only line, with stunning views along more than five miles of coastline. Travellers will pass the historic village of Culross and the edge of Torry Bay Local Nature Reserve. The journey will continue through Alloa and along the reopened route to Stirling. Finally, it will head south through Falkirk and then return to Edinburgh Waverley. According to the Steam Dreams Rail Co., the trip will form part of its four-day holiday from London to Edinburgh Christmas Market. This will take place between November 27 and 30. Head of Communications at Steam Dreams Juliet Soley commented: "We are thrilled that the legendary 60532 Blue Peter, one of the most powerful express steam locomotives ever built will be hauling our four-day holiday as well as the Forth Bridge lunchtime tour which departs from Edinburgh Waverley Station. "This is a rare opportunity to witness a true icon of British engineering as it steams through some of Scotland's most breathtaking landscapes." Passengers on the Forth Bridge Lunchtime Tour will be able to choose between three classes of travel. These are: Pullman Dining, First Class (non-dining) and Premium Standard (non-dining). Organisers state that Pullman Dining will offer an "exquisite onboard culinary experience". Inspired by the route, the menu will be crafted from locally sourced seasonal produce. Seated in armchair-style seating at "elegantly set" tables for two or four with white linens, fine china, glassware, and fresh flowers, it aims to replicate the opulence of the luxury travel era. Pullman Dining is priced at £285 per person. Meanwhile, First Class passengers will relax in cushioned seats around tables for two or four with large picture windows will offer scenic views. Priced at £175 per person, a glass of Fizz and freshly brewed coffee and tea will be provided. Finally, Premium Standard costs £120 per person and offers a journey onboard a "beautifully restored carriage that embodies the charm of a bygone era". Passengers can enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, while there will also be a Buffet Car with a selection of hot and cold snacks and a selection of wine, beer, spirits, and cold drinks.
