Pristine white linen and sparkling glassware adorn your table in one of our individually decorated 1930s Pullman-style carriages, which have been lovingly restored by some of the country's top craftspeople, including marquetry experts, muralists and mosaic artists. Within minutes, one of our liveried Stewards will carefully pour you a sparkling Mimosa cocktail as you study celebrated Head Chef Matthew Green’s sumptuous menu.
Ahead lies a journey back to the Golden Days of rail travel, a time when nothing was too good for the pampered passengers. As the date of your journey draws near our Executive Head Chef and his team will be hard at work in the kitchen carriage preparing a sumptuous three-course brunch and six-course dinner, accompanied by our Sommelier’s choice of wine. Each course boasts the finest seasonal ingredients from the British Isles, classic and innovative dishes are crafted in our recently refurbished kitchen carriage.
En route to Dunrobin Castle a delicious three-course brunch is served as the glorious British countryside passes by. On arrival, follow the platform guides as they accompany you for a short walk to the castle. Spend the afternoon learning the history of the castle with a guided tour and then take time to explore on your own.
After an incredible day we rejoin the Northern Belle for a Champagne reception, before tucking into a sumptuous six-course dinner during the leisurely journey home.
DUNROBIN CASTLE
Magical Dunrobin Castle has been described as “the Jewel in the Crown of the Scottish Highlands". With those towering conical spires, it may look like a fairytale French chateau, but it is actually one of Britain’s oldest continuously-inhabited houses, dating back to the 13th century.
It was home to the early Earls and then Dukes of Sutherland, one of whom had his own railway station built right next door when the Highlands line between Wick and Inverness was opened. Few places in the world can match the stunning view over the mountains, moors and beaches of Sutherland and, as well as a fascinating museum, there are daily falconry displays in the grounds. Don’t forget to visit the gift shop, with its selection of Scottish crafts and knitted garments, before leaving.
