THE award-winning Wemyss Bay Railway Station is set to have a starring role in a forthcoming television broadcast featuring small screen star Alan Cumming.

Scotland's Poshest Train is a four-part series which will follow the well known actor as he embarks on a trip of a lifetime on board the Royal Scotsman, the iconic train that takes guests on one of the world’s greatest rail journeys.

In each episode viewers will be able to follow the train on a particular stage of its journey as it takes guests and viewers on a grand tour of Scotland, taking in the country’s culturally rich landscape.

With behind-the-scenes access to Belmond’s Royal Scotsman team the series will showcase the round the clock work necessary to deliver luxury to the train’s on-board guests, all while it journeys across the majestic Scottish landscape.

It is an opportunity to experience what it is like to be a passenger on the opulent adventure as Alan travels the length of the journey, disembarking the train at its various stops to take part in local activities and sharing the breath-taking landscape and wildlife the country has to offer.

Alan said: “I am a Royal Scotsman super fan and each trip I’ve taken aboard has been magical and memorable, so I’m delighted to get the chance to share the magic with Channel 4 viewers.”

Dave Donald, from production company 14th Floor, said: “We are over the moon to be working with the hugely talented Alan Cumming on our debut series for Channel 4.

"We can't wait so take viewers on this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime luxury journey across Scotland.

"We're really thankful to the brilliant Deborah and Jo who have backed us every step of the way."

Deborah Dunnett, commissioning editor at Channel 4, added: “I’m so pleased to be looking after 14th Floor’s first Channel 4 commission.

"It’s a beautiful piece of access and given Alan’s already a huge fan of these railways, there’s no one better to go behind the scenes and bring it all to life for our viewers.”

Scotland's Poshest Train with Alan Cumming begins on Sunday, November 10 at 8pm on Channel 4, with the second episode on November 18 featuring Wemyss Bay Railway Station.