The overnight train operator, Caledonian Sleeper, has launched its new calendar of events for the year ahead offering passengers, who travel between London and Scotland, the chance to enjoy a series of celebrations onboard.

Starting off the new events programme was a Scottish tribute to the great Robert Burns, this saw guests, who were travelling from Inverness to London on the 31st January, and from London to Glasgow on the 1st February, enjoy ‘Burns on Wheels’ – this was a traditional evening filled with live piping, haggis, songs, and poetry.

The event is to be followed by a series of events throughout the year, which will be hosted by partners of Caledonian Sleeper.

The events include:

April – Magic Workshop for Kids with Hopscotch Magic
May – Whisky Tasting with Malt Whisky Trail
July – Carnoustie Golf Club Insight into The Open
August – Scotland’s Natural Larder Tasting
September – Arm Knitting with Loch Ness Knit Fest
October – Halloween with Mary King’s Close

What did the officials say?

Keith Wallace, Serco’s Managing Director of Caledonian Sleeper who led the event, commented: “A Burns Supper is a true celebration of Scotland’s history and culture and one that we were extremely excited to bring to our guests. We believe this to be the first ever Burns Supper on a train and are sure the conviviality would have made Caledonian Sleeper Burns’ preferred choice of travel.

“From the live piping in Euston and Inverness railway stations which was played as guests boarded the train to the glass of whisky and traditional haggis enjoyed in the comfort of the lounge car, this was a unique and memorable event enjoyed by all.”

Keith added: “We have a great line up of events for 2018 for those with all interests to enjoy. Our event partners are sure to make the experience of travelling with Caledonian Sleeper even more exciting and we can’t wait to welcome guests on board.”

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