The Dukes of Sutherland operated a 17-mile-long railway in the north of Scotland, which, among other things, connected to mines. The third Duke had already received a small 2-4-0T tank locomotive from Kitson in 1871, which he used for private journeys. When the fourth Duke of Sutherland took office, he wanted a new locomotive.
This now had the wheel arrangement 0-4-4T and was delivered by Sharp, Stewart & Co. in 1895. Since its predecessor's locomotive had already been sold to the Highland Railway, the new one was again given the name “Dunrobin”, after the castle with the same name. It had a spacious cab to accommodate guests, some of whom also came from the royal family. 