Black Bun Specials
The railway is running Black Bun Specials on New Year's day and daily thereafter until the 4th of January 2026.
Step on board our Black Bun Specials and let our steam trains take the strain while you relax & enjoy the ever-changing views from the train as it steams through a wintery Strathspey.
With two trains departing from Platform 3, Aviemore station at 12.30 and 15.00 and all passengers receiving a mince pie, this is an excellent way of spending time watching the Strathspey scenery pass by.
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After Christmas, enjoy a Ne'erday Treat steaming through scenic Strathspey in the Cairngorms National Park. Step on board our Black Bun Specials and let our steam locomotive take the strain while you relax & enjoy a Black Bun - a Scottish New Year's tradition, while watching the wintry world go by,
A trolley service is available to purchase drinks and snacks on the Black Bun Specials.
Journey time (Aviemore to Broomhill and return) 1h 30m.
Departures available:
12:30 - Take in the wintery landscape, of the Cairngorms National Park, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line.
15:00 – Experience the Highland winter golden hour, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line.
Scheduled dates:
January: Thu 1st, Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd and Sun 4th
Book now
Travel in style in your own compartment through the stunning winter scenery of the Cairngorm National Park. Exclusive to you and your guests, you'll relax in a private compartment, served with tea, coffee and black buns, as you steam through scenic Strathspey.
A trolley service is available to purchase drinks and snacks on the Black Bun Specials.
Journey time (Aviemore to Broomhill and return) 1h 30m.
Departures available:
12:30 - Take in the wintery landscape, of the Cairngorms National Park, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line.
15:00 – Experience the Highland winter golden hour, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line.
Scheduled dates:
January: Thu 1st, Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd and Sun 4th
Book now
Travel in style in your own saloon, in a private carriage, through the stunning winter scenery of the Cairngorm National Park. Exclusive to you and your guests, you'll relax in the Directors' saloon, served with tea, coffee and black buns, as you steam through scenic Strathspey.
Journey time (Aviemore to Broomhill and return) 1h 30m.
Departures available:
12:30 - Take in the wintery landscape, of the Cairngorms National Park, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line.
15:00 – Experience the Highland winter golden hour, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line.
Scheduled dates:
January: Thu 1st, Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd and Sun 4th
Book now
Travel in style in your own saloon, in a private carriage, through the stunning winter scenery of the Cairngorm National Park. Exclusive to you and your guests, you'll relax in the Chairman' saloon, served with tea, coffee and black buns, as you steam through scenic Strathspey.
Journey time (Aviemore to Broomhill and return) 1h 30m.
Departures available:
12:30 - Take in the wintery landscape, of the Cairngorms National Park, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line.
15:00 – Experience the Highland winter golden hour, as you steam along our Highland Heritage line.
Scheduled dates:
January: Thu 1st, Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd and Sun 4th
Book nowThe railway is running Black Bun Specials on New Year's day and daily thereafter until the 4th of January 2026.
Step on board our Black Bun Specials and let our steam trains take the strain while you relax & enjoy the ever-changing views from the train as it steams through a wintery Strathspey.
With two trains departing from Platform 3, Aviemore station at 12.30 and 15.00 and all passengers receiving a mince pie, this is an excellent way of spending time watching the Strathspey scenery pass by.