A Taste of Scotland with Lorna McNee
Two nights hosted by Lorna McNee, Great British Menu champion and Michelin-starred head chef: a champagne afternoon tea, her four-course dinner, a barbecue lunch at Rothiemurchus and a gala dinner en route to Dundee.
Day by day
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Boat of Garten — Champagne Tea & McNee Dinner
Board at Edinburgh Waverley and depart in the early afternoon. A champagne afternoon tea is served on the Highland line through Dunkeld, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl towards Aviemore and the Cairngorms. At Boat of Garten a champagne and canapé reception leads into a four-course dinner created and hosted by Lorna McNee.
- Day 2
Boat of Garten to Dundee — Rothiemurchus & Gala Dinner
Coach to Rothiemurchus Estate for clay-pigeon shooting, fishing, an estate tour or a guided hike with a park ranger; Lorna hosts a barbecue lunch against the Cairngorm backdrop. Rejoin the train at Carrbridge for a champagne reception as the journey turns south to Dundee, then the gala dinner and farewell toasts in the Observation Car.
- Day 3
Dundee to Edinburgh — Farewell Breakfast
A final breakfast as the train crosses the Forth Bridge into Edinburgh Waverley, arriving about 10:05.
Excursions and timings can change at the operator's discretion; the confirmed itinerary is sent before departure.
- Champagne afternoon tea on departure
- Four-course dinner by Lorna McNee
- Barbecue lunch at Rothiemurchus
- Wine masterclass, whisky tasting and gala dinner
A day aboard
Days follow an unhurried rhythm: a full Scottish breakfast, a two-course lunch and afternoon tea on scenic runs, then a three-course dinner with cheeseboard, coffee and petits fours. Dinners alternate between informal evenings (smart casual) and formal or gala nights, when a dark suit, tuxedo or kilt is customary for gentlemen and a cocktail dress or tartan for ladies. All meals, all drinks — including an extensive whisky selection — excursions and nightly entertainment in the Observation Car are included in the fare. Most evenings the train stables in a quiet country station, so you sleep to stillness rather than motion.
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