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The adventure begins as you are welcomed aboard the Northern Belle by your steward, who escorts you to your seat. Settle in and relax over a delicious brunch with a Bellini as the train makes its way to the “Granite City” - Aberdeen.
The vistas from your window are ever changing with views of Stirling Castle, Perth and the Tay Estuary amongst the many highlights. On arrival at the station coaches await to take you on a picturesque transfer to the Balmoral Estate.
Here you can enjoy the formal gardens, grounds and exhibitions and the not to be missed Castle Ballroom; this has been the venue of the Ghillies Ball every year since the reign of Queen Victoria.
At the end of your visit rejoin the train for your journey home.
Enjoy the Royal treatment with a sparkling glass of champagne as you settle back into your seat and a sumptuous five-course dinner to round off your perfect day.
â Round-trip travel aboard the Northern Belle luxury train
â Welcome drink; a sparkling Bellini cocktail
â Fine-dining
â Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
â Morning tea and coffee
â Coach transfers
â Admission into Balmoral Castle & Gardens
â Champagne reception back on board
â Sumptuous five-course dinner: British seasonal table d’hôte menu
including Great British cheese board, biscuits and chutneys
â A bottle of wine per couple
â Coffee, tea and petit fours
Glasgow Central Station
Aberdeen
Our journey takes us to the famous Scottish holiday home of the Royal Family; the majestic Balmoral Castle and Gardens.
£360 per passenger
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In addition to our Balmoral Castle & Gardens journey why not upgrade your on-board experience to include the following:
Single travellers will receive half bottles of these derivatives.
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In partnership with KRUG champagne we introduce another class of travel.
In addition to our Balmoral Castle & Gardens journey why not upgrade your on-board experience to include the following:
Bottle of KRUG Grand Cuvée Champagne per couple
Bottle of wine upgraded from our Northern Belle Collection per couple
Seating allocated in Duart formerly a carriage on The Royal Train or Glamis named after Her Majesty’s childhood home
A memorable gift on departure
Single travellers will receive half bottles of these derivatives.
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Get in touchNorthern Belle has limited tables for two. We are happy to take a request, however this is not a guarantee and there is a chance that you may be sharing a table of four with another couple. Subject to availability you may guarantee a table for two by paying a supplement of £75 per passenger. When booking online if private tables of two are available you can select your preference, but you can select a shared table without a supplement subject to availability.
All of the Northern Belle carriages are vintage pullman style. Each row of seats is a table for two and across the aisle a table for four.
Yes. If notified at the time of booking, we will do our best to comply with any dietary requirements. These include Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Pescetarian and the exclusion of certain ingredients such as nuts, onions and dairy. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide meals requiring strict religious observance in preparation. Please order at least 14 days prior to travel to ensure we can order the supplies to the train whilst on tour. Please note that due to the small preparation areas on the train we cannot guarantee cross contamination within the kitchen and if you have severe allergic reactions then please call the reservations team to discuss. When you book on line you will find a section to list your passenger’s dietary needs and other comments.
We are able to accommodate passengers with slight walking difficulties. However, we recommend they are accompanied by a carer. We regret that our carriages cannot be boarded on wheelchair. Staff are able to assist passengers to their seats and folding wheelchairs can be stored during the journey.
Some journeys are not suitable for people with disabilities. Should you have any special requirements please contact your nearest reservations office.
For a journey aboard the Northern Belle luxury train, adhere to the smart casual dress code. Choose comfortable yet stylish attire and wear appropriate footwear for day trips that may involve walking.
Our Best Available rate is subject to availability at time of booking, it is not applicable for parties of 12 or more. Please contact [email protected] for group pricing.
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