Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Dunkeld and Birnam railway station
Also known as: Stéisean Dhún Chailleann is Braonan, Stèisean Dhùn Chailleann is Braonan
In or near Bankfoot.
Dunkeld and Birnam railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Martin Addison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam · 0.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Dunkeld and Birnam railway station is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest station being Dunkeld and Birnam, just 0.1 km away. Entry to the station is free. The postcode for the area is PH8 0DR.
About
Dunkeld and Birnam railway station is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Dunkeld and Birnam railway station serves as a historical site and a point of interest for those interested in the Highland Line. Visitors can explore the local history and engage with various exhibitions and virtual tours related to the area.
From the Wikipedia article
Dunkeld & Birnam railway station (usually referred to as just as Dunkeld) serves the town of Dunkeld and village of Birnam in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is located on the Highland Main Line, 15 miles 31 chains (24.8 km) north of Perth and is the first stop on the line north of there, before Pitlochry. Most services are operated by ScotRail, who also manage the station. LNER and Caledonian Sleeper also call some services here.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The station opened on 7 April 1856, as the terminus of the Perth and Dunkeld Railway from Stanley Junction (on the Scottish Midland Junction Railway). Seven years later, it became a through station when the Inverness and Perth Junction Railway opened its line to Inverness via and (the I&PJR had taken over the Perth & Dunkeld company that year - prior to this, the SMJR had worked the line). From 1863 to 1896 the station master was John Kinnaird. The station was host to a LMS caravan in 1935 and 1936 followed by two caravans from 1937 to 1939. The station was the last in Scotland to be lit by gas lights, these not being replaced by electric versions until the early 1980s.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.5570, -3.5783
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH8 0DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Dunkeld and Birnam — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.historicdunkeld.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2316920 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunkeld & Birnam railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunkeld and Birnam railway station?
- Dunkeld and Birnam railway station is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH8 0DR).
- What is Dunkeld and Birnam railway station?
- Dunkeld and Birnam railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunkeld and Birnam railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH8 0DR.
- Who owns Dunkeld and Birnam railway station?
- Dunkeld and Birnam railway station is owned by ScotRail.
- Is Dunkeld and Birnam railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Dunkeld and Birnam railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunkeld and Birnam railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH8 0DR.