Queen of Scots (train)

The Queen of Scots was a named passenger train service that operated in Great Britain. It was a luxury Pullman service operating between London and Scotland, initially between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. Introduced in 1938 by the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), it was conceived as a rival to the London Midland and Scottish Railway's (LMS) Coronation Scot. The Queen of Scots was known for its high standards of comfort and service, appealing to affluent travelers.

Following nationalisation of the railways in 1948, the service continued under British Railways. Over time, the route and rolling stock were altered. The Queen of Scots name was subsequently applied to different routes connecting London with various destinations in Scotland, including Glasgow. The service was eventually withdrawn in 1965.

While the name Queen of Scots ceased to be used for a regularly scheduled passenger train, it has been revived occasionally for special charter trains, evoking the glamour and prestige of the original service. The name is evocative of Mary, Queen of Scots, adding to the train's romantic image.