Step back in time with the Aberdonian Tornado Steam Train
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About the tour
We visit three of Scotland's most charismatic cities, immersing ourselves in the local culture of Edinburgh and Aberdeen and Dundee. Taste local specialities - Arbroath smokies, whisky and beef stovies - explore the V&A Museum of Design and enjoy a First Class journey on the fantastic Aberdonian Tornado Steam Train.
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After meeting at our hotel in the centre of Edinburgh, you're free to begin exploring this distinguished city ahead of a group dinner later this evening.
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4.4 / 5 · 24 reviews
R Towner
Submitted 05 Oct 2021
We did submit a review a couple of weeks ago. We enjoyed the trip very much, with the exception of the hotel in Dundee. we were asked to be seated for our meal at 7.15, which everyone one was. we were not served until 8.45 and then one person on our table didn't get their dessert. Staff took drinks orders then food and ours was the last table for everything. When the food came it was cold. Also not great choices on the menu. we felt there was an attutide of, Oh Its the party, lets serve everyone else because they are paying full whack, whereas the party will be cheap rate. If only they knew how much the holiday cost! Reception staff couldn't tell us if the rooms would be serviced, so tea and milk could be replenished and just said they didn't know and made no effort to find out. The room staff happened to be passing and said they would be. Not impressed by the Apex. We really enjoyed the day in Dundee with the guide, then free time and then the trip to Arbroath. the Royal Deeside train was nice. trip to Balmoral a bit pointless, as there was little to see. The trip on the Tornado was first Class, thoroughly enjoyable. Our Tour Guide was excellent.
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Mike
Submitted 01 Oct 2021
Highlight of the holiday was the trip on the 'The Aberdonian' from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Thought the service in the restaurant at the Apex Dundee was poor, perhaps this was due to lack of staff due to Covid.
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Mr Michael Johnson
Submitted 28 Sep 2021
The Royal Deeside was scarcely a steam train journey. Whilst we were pulled by an interesting steam train, the journey was literally one mile each way twice. Additionally the actual carriages were 1960's BR old stock and were shabby in the extreme both internally and externally. This particular 'great train' journey was disappointing. On the contrary, the Tornado Steam Train was what the brochure said and was most enjoyable.
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A Crowther
Submitted 26 Sep 2021
A most enjoyable and varied trip to cities, apart from Edinburgh, that I had not visited before. Highlights must surely be the journeys on The Tornado Steam Train up to Aberdeen and the Royal Deeside train. I was impressed by the overall organisation of our tour and never felt that we were rushed at any point.
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John Mace
Submitted 26 Sep 2021
Great steam train journey especially over the Forth bridge. Good insight into Royal Deeside and Dundee in this mini break
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N Tointon
Submitted 23 Sep 2021
Excellent holiday.
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