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Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Daily Record
Get tickets for luxury train with seven-course fine dining and scenic Scottish views
The Northern Belle luxury train is beloved by Bill Nighy and returns to Scotland this weekend. One of the world's most elegant trains is set to roll into Scotland twice this weekend, treating passengers to champagne, caviar, and a seven-course feast as it winds its way along one of the most scenic railway routes in the UK. The Northern Belle will depart from Glasgow Central Station on Friday, July 11, and again on Sunday, July 13, whisking guests away on journeys designed to recapture the golden age of rail travel, Glasgow Live reports. Both trips begin with a red carpet welcome at the platform, followed by a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV Champagne and caviar blinis served in meticulously restored 1930s Pullman-style carriages. Onboard, passengers can expect luxurious dining, live music from roaming musicians, and sleight-of-hand magic courtesy of the train's resident conjuror. The Friday trip departs Glasgow at 10.55am, collecting more passengers at Edinburgh Waverley at 12.40pm before returning to Glasgow at 6.20pm. On Sunday, the train embarks on a day-long adventure along the West Highland Line, offering stunning views of glens, lochs, waterfalls and mountains along the route that was voted the world's best railway journey by Wanderlust magazine. Hollywood star Bill Nighy once described the Northern Belle as 'the Grand Dame of luxury travel' when it featured in a Channel 5 documentary. Readers of Condé Nast Traveller have also sung its praises, noting: 'It's all about the food – and the scenery. The meal services are exquisite offering fine dining.' Friday's journey will feature a traditional Afternoon Tea experience served on white linen with sparkling glassware. The train's website promises a nostalgic experience: 'Within minutes, one of our liveried Stewards will carefully pop your bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV Champagne as you study the sumptuous Afternoon Tea menu. 'Indulge in delicate sandwiches, delicious cakes, home-baked scones with clotted cream and jam, mouth-watering pastries and of course, a pot of freshly brewed Fortnum & Mason tea.' The menu is steeped in British tradition. 'According to legend, a peckish Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, started the trend around 1840 by inviting her aristocratic friends round for a cuppa,' the website reads. 'Then Queen Victoria gave the ritual her blessing and Afternoon Tea became part of the British way of life.' Sunday's journey ups the ante with a full seven-course lunch, prepared using the finest seasonal ingredients from across the British Isles. 'As the glorious countryside passes by, indulge in freshly prepared canapés including caviar blinis. Then your starter is served, followed by a seasonal soup course, hand served by one of our highly skilled Stewards. 'The main course follows shortly after, intricately crafted and showcasing the best of British produce inspired by the route ahead. Later we'll serve a seasonal dessert that has been freshly prepared by our team of chefs. 'To round the journey off, choose from an array of British cheeses from our award-winning cheese board, accompanied with chutney, fruitcake, biscuits and a glass of Port. Finally, mull over the journey with Fortnum & Mason tea and petits fours.' The train's carriages have been lovingly restored by some of the country's finest craftspeople, including marquetry experts, muralists and mosaic artists, offering a visual feast to complement the culinary one. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The West Highland Line itself, known in Gaelic as Rathad Iarainn nan Eilean - Iron Road to the Isles - links the western ports of Scotland to Glasgow and is widely considered the most picturesque railway line in Britain. The Northern Belle is scheduled to return in August for two further journeys, including one to Oban, before offering two special Christmas Lunch trips later in the year. Tickets are still available, with prices starting at £365 for Friday's Afternoon Tea experience and £465 for Sunday's seven-course Highland Line adventure. Bookings can be made online.
Glasgow Times
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Iconic luxury train to come to Glasgow Central next week
The 1930s-style Northern Belle will leave Glasgow Central Station at 10.55am on Friday, July 11 and at the same time on Sunday, July 13. It is scheduled to arrive back in the city at 6.20pm. Both times, passengers will board over a red carpet laid on the station platform before being handed their first glasses of champagne and being served caviar blinis on the luxury trip. Then, a sumptuous seven-course meal with wine will be served with diners being serenaded by the train's onboard musicians while a conjurer adds his own touch of magic. The journey will travel across the West Highland line, which, with its stunning scenery of glens, lochs, waterfalls and mountains, has been voted the world's top railway journey. Iconic luxury train to come to Glasgow Central next week (Image: Supplied) READ NEXT: I tried this beloved Glasgow spot just before it closes for huge refurb The train will also pick up passengers from Edinburgh Waverley at 12.40 both days. The train will do two further trips in August, including one to Oban, and then later in the year, there will be two slap-up Christmas Lunch excursions. Hollywood actor Bill Nighy described the Northern Belle, once part of the iconic Orient Express set-up, as 'the Grand Dame of luxury travel' when it featured on a Channel 5 TV documentary. Fares start at £365. For more details and to book, see
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bill Nighy, Mathew Horne, WWE's Jordynne Grace Board Fantasy Film ‘Welcome to Paradise' (EXCLUSIVE)
British thespian Bill Nighy and 'Gavin & Stacey' star Mathew Horne have joined the cast of genre-bending fantasy feature 'Welcome to Paradise,' alongside WWE superstar Jordynne Grace making her screen debut. Richard Summers-Calvert ('Drive Me to the End') is writing and directing the indie, which is currently in post-production. The surreal fantasy film blends psychological drama, dark comedy and mythic surrealism, centering on a mysterious carnival where winning may mean survival and losing could trap visitors in an alternate reality forever. More from Variety Tony Hinchcliffe to Host 'WWE Late Night' Comedy Show During SummerSlam Weekend 'Heart of Darkness' Animated Feature Being Voiced by Michael Sheen, James Norton and Bill Nighy Lands 'Loving Vincent' Studio as Co-Producer (EXCLUSIVE) WWE-AAA Crossover Worlds Collide Becomes Company's Most-Watched Live YouTube Broadcast Ever (EXCLUSIVE) Rising stars Georgina Bennett and Kirk Patterson topline the ensemble, which also includes Togo Igawa ('Tetris,' 'Johnny English'), Tracey Wilkinson ('Carnival Row') and the late Simon Fisher-Becker ('Harry Potter,' 'Doctor Who'). Nighy provides voice work for the project. The story follows Lisa, who awakens on a mysterious beach with no memory. After meeting a creature who tells her she's arrived at 'The Carnival,' she discovers a vibrant venue populated by humans and magical beasts. There she meets Harvey, another lost soul, as they attempt to uncover the truth about their pasts and find redemption — though everything comes with a price. 'I watched this film going in blind, and I'm now convinced Richard Summers-Calvert is both a genre-bending genius and a deeply deranged soul — in the best way,' said actor-disability advocate Adam Pearson ('The Elephant Man'). 'This film is a joy to behold.' Summers-Calvert describes the project as 'ambitious and unapologetically bold.' 'Some may doubt it could work, but that's because they've never witnessed something like this in the flesh,' the helmer said. 'This film has moments that people will have never seen, heard, or even dreamt before — and that's what excites me most.' Crucible Films and Silent D Pictures are producing, with the latter's Djonny Chen overseeing. Silent D's recent slate includes 'High Wire' (starring Isabella Wei of '1899'), 'Finding My Voice' (with Michelle Ryan of 'Bionic Woman'), 'Follow The Dark' (with James Cosmo of 'Game of Thrones') and Indonesian box office hit 'Before Night Falls.' The film is eyeing a late 2025 delivery with major festival berths in its sights. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Scotsman
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
'Champagne' train makes tracks for Edinburgh
Northern Bell is 'Grand Dame of luxury' Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Champagne-sipping passengers from Edinburgh will have a rare opportunity to travel on one of the world's most luxurious trains next month. The 1930s Pullman-style Northern Belle normally brings visitors to the city from all over the rest of Britain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But on Friday, July 11, it will set out from Edinburgh on a slap-up champagne lunch trip through the beautiful Scottish countryside. Music while you dine ... the train's band serenades passengers Passengers will board over a red carpet laid across the platform at Waverley Station before being handed their first glass of champagne. Then after snacking on caviar and canapes, they will tuck into a sumptuous seven-course meal with wine. A spokesman for the Northern Belle, once part of the iconic Orient Express set-up, said: 'We will be transporting them back to the golden era of rail travel. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'A time when nothing was too good for the pampered passenger.' All aboard ... happy passengers with the Northern Belle Actor Bill Nighy called the train as 'the Grand Dame of luxury travel' when it featured on a Channel 5 TV programme. And a journalist once described it as being like 'Downton Abbey on wheels'. The Northern Belle even has its own musicians to serenade passengers while a conjuror wanders from carriage to carriage to add an extra touch of magic. The train is scheduled to leave Edinburgh at noon after setting off from Glasgow at 11.10. It is expected back at 17.50.
Scotsman
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Champagne train makes tracks for Edinburgh
Northern Belle is 'Grand Dame' of luxury Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Champagne-sipping passengers from Edinburgh will have a rare opportunity to travel on one of the world's most luxurious trains next month. The 1930s Pullman-style Northern Belle normally brings visitors to the city from all over the rest of Britain. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But on Friday, July 11, it will set out from Edinburgh on a slap-up champagne lunch trip through the beautiful Scottish countryside. Just desserts ... a line of puddings ready to be served to passengers Passengers will board over a red carpet laid across the platform at Waverley Station before being handed their first glass of champagne. Then after snacking on caviar and canapes, they will tuck into a sumptuous seven-course meal with wine. A spokesman for the Northern Belle, once part of the iconic Orient Express set-up, said: 'We will be transporting them back to the golden era of rail travel. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'A time when nothing was too good for the pampered passenger.' The right note ... musicians serenade passengers on the Northern Belle Actor Bill Nighy called the train 'the Grand Dame of luxury travel' when it featured on a Channel 5 TV programme. And a journalist once described it as being like 'Downton Abbey on wheels'. It even has its own resident band, who serenade passengers while they dine. Meanwhile, a conjuror wanders from table to table to add an extra touch of magic to the day.
