The Caledonian Sleeper train has unveiled a dramatic new look inspired by the popular television series Outlander, a transformation described as “exciting and surreal” by star Sam Heughan. Four coaches have been adorned with striking designs depicting memorable moments from the show, accompanied by the message “Discover Scotland, Home of Outlander”.
Heughan, who portrays Highlander Jamie Fraser in Outlander, was present at London Euston station on Thursday to reveal the newly decorated train. The initiative is a collaboration between tourism organisation VisitScotland and Sony Pictures Television, aiming to inspire fans to visit Scottish locations featured in the series via the overnight service connecting London and Birmingham with destinations across Scotland.
Passengers can also look forward to an Outlander-inspired menu on board this summer, which will feature Heughan’s own whisky, The Sassenach. Heughan said: “The Caledonian Sleeper is such an iconic train, so to see the show brought to life in this way is both exciting and surreal. There’s something uniquely special about travelling through Scotland by train. It captures the romance, adventure and beauty that is synonymous with the show.”
Graham Kelly, Caledonian Sleeper’s managing director, said: “We’re excited to unveil the first-ever wrap of the Caledonian Sleeper, and Outlander is the dream fit. Like the show, the Caledonian Sleeper offers a sense of journey through time, whisking guests from the bustling cities of London and Birmingham to the serenity of the north of Scotland.”
The launch comes ahead of World Outlander Day on 1 June and coincides with the series finale this month. Vicki Miller, chief executive of VisitScotland, said: “Outlander takes viewers on a dramatic journey to Scotland and what better way to do it in practice than on board the iconic Caledonian Sleeper. Promoting sustainable travel is incredibly important for us as we seek to grow the visitor economy.”
