The Strathearn restaurant at Gleneagles is to reopen next month with a decadent new look inspired by 1920s and 30s railway travel.
The Perthshire hotel's own creative team came up with the new look with the help of Ennismore Design Studio in London.
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It includes a mosaic-floored orangery looking out across the estate and Ochil Hills, a stage for musical performances and a kitchen-style breakfast servery doubling up as a private dining space.
The décor is to be inspired by first-class carriages of the jazz age enjoyed by glamorous socialites travelling from London to Gleneagles.
Diners have included Vivien Leigh, Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir Sean Connery, John Travolta, Bob Hope and the Queen.
The menu promises Gleneagles & Co Marrbury whisky barrel smoked salmon from Dumfries and Steak Strathearn – Gleneagles’ take on Steak Diane.
New breakfast area The Scullery will offer both a fruit and juice bar, a dairy and gluten-free area, the avocado station and game, charcuterie, bread, pastries and cheese displays.
There will also be Gleneagles’ own sausages, haggis, and carved bacon… and the cocktail and Bloody Mary station.
Daniel Greenock, who learned his craft at Marcus Wareing’s Michelin-starred restaurant at the Berkley Hotel and the world-renowned three Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park in New York, is in charge of the restaurant while the head chef is Jason Hardcastle.
Sharan Pasricha, CEO of Gleneagles and Ennismore, said: “As one of the final strands of our three-year design transformation, the renovation of The Strathearn restaurant was always going to be one of the most important phases of all.
"After years of meticulous planning, 12 months of interior design work and four months of careful renovation, we can’t wait to unveil the beautiful new look in May.
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“Originally known simply as ‘the Dining Room’, the restaurant has been a destination for decadent dining and lively celebrations since Gleneagles first opened nearly 100 years ago. It’s been cherished by generations of guests, so we didn’t want to radically change the fabric of the space or the spirit of the experience. Instead, we wanted to take the essence of The Strathearn and turn up the volume.
"By amplifying all the elements that are so well loved – the elegant décor, the history, the lively atmosphere, the culinary theatre and the exceptional food – the team has brought back the vibrancy, energy, playfulness and glamour of fine dining experiences a century ago.”
The Strathearn will reopen on 1 May.
