Your luxury train journey onboard The Royal Scotsman offers exclusive visits to romantic castles, distilleries and private homes. Feast on gastronomic delights, prepared onboard using the freshest local ingredients and accompanied by fine wines, served in one of the two Dining Cars.
Considered to be the world's most luxurious train, you will be joined by a maximum of just 35 other guests as you explore the magnificent scenery in Scotland, visiting places unseen by most visitors. Dining on The Royal Scotsman is an exquisite experience. The fixed menus reflect the seasonal changes and are consistently regarded as the best in any hotel in the world. The extensive cellar provides a range of fine wines to accompany lunch and dinners, and a fine range of liqueurs and malt whiskies are offered. The choice of a full Scottish cooked breakfast or a Continental breakfast is available every morning. Both Dining Cars are beautifully decorated with rich mahogany panelling and luxurious fabrics. Victory provides 16 elegant settings grouped in twos and fours, while Raven has larger tables for six or eight. This offers you the chance to make new friends with your fellow guests or simply enjoy the company of the one you're with. After dinner, relax with a rare scotch malt whisky in the stunning Edwardian Observation Car as a local Highlander regales you with stories of life in Scotland in centuries gone by. Then, retire to your mahogany-adorned State Cabin, with private facilities, for a peaceful night's sleep as The Royal Scotsman slips quietly into a siding where it stables for the night. Enjoying a drink in the bar on board The Royal Scotsman There are a variety of rail journeys available on The Royal Scotsman, from one to seven nights in duration. You'll travel through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Europe. Travelling at a leisurely pace, so you miss none of the splendour outside your window, you'll wind your way through beautiful glens, around stunning lochs and along mile after mile of unspoilt coastline. Of course, there are stops along the way; a chance to experience Scotland at first hand, with hospitality at a number of exclusive destinations. "When it comes to sheer glamour, no ride on rails compares with a trip on The Royal Scotsman" The Royal Scotsman is an exclusive, intimate train, which accommodates a maximum of only 36 guests in wonderful State Cabins, all with private facilities. Once on board, you'll find a level of hospitality and personal service that's all too rare in the modern world. From the moment you arrive, to the time when you, sadly, have to leave, you'll want for nothing. Except, perhaps, a chance to do it all again. All prices are per person and are fully inclusive of accommodation, meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment and off-train visits, as well as the services of your onboard host; there solely to make your journey more enjoyable. Treat yourself to a memorable train journey aboard The Royal Scotsman and experience the very best of this wonderful country in world-class luxury. The Northern Belle carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express evoke this very essence of gallant adventure; a reflection of the classic 'Belle' trains of the 1930s that entranced and inspired as they traversed all corners of the British Isles.
This 'Orient-Express of the North' is the first classic train of the new century, providing the ultimate in stylish and enjoyable day and weekend breaks throughout Britain from Manchester, Liverpool and York. Breathe deep, and embrace the intimate 'country house' atmosphere of each unique carriage. At this level, luxury is timeless. Take time to gently explore the beauty of Britain's scenery: Dramatic castles, rolling countryside, tiny villages and great cities. Immaculate carriages, superb food and service, and scenery to take your breath away are just some of the delights waiting for you on board the Northern Belle. Lavishly furnished with specially commissioned fabrics, intricate marquetry and glistening brass, every exquisite detail sets the scene for your dalliance with the romance of travel. The result is a beguiling combination of classical glamour and contemporary style. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is synonymous with sophistication and splendid comfort. Restoration of the carriages by celebrated interior designers such as Rene Laliqué ensures that the decadence of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express experience is unsurpassed. It’s re-launch in 1982 marked the re-emergence of a new age in elegant rail travel. Introduced to provide the ultimate in stylish and enjoyable day excursions and short breaks throughout the North of Britain, the Northern Belle combines classic craftsmanship and contemporary engineering and is a reflection of the affluent 'Belle' trains of the 1930’s. Each of the six dining carriages is named after a great British castle or stately home. Interior designs, created by James Park Associates, reflect the character of the stately home or castle that they are named after. Marquetry, fabrics and brass ware have been specifically commissioned from British craftsmen. Stunning landscapes and forgotten destinations are unveiled during leisurely days and weekends of discovery. This is Britain at its finest, and there is no better way to enjoy it. Board the Northern Belle and experience history in the making. |
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