Castles · Central Scotland
Isle of Mull Railway
In or near Lochdon.
The Isle of Mull Railway was a 10+1⁄4 in (260 mm) gauge line, 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km) long, which ran from the ferry terminal at Craignure to Torosay Castle, on the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Heb
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Isle of Mull Railway was a 10+1⁄4 in (260 mm) gauge line, 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km) long, which ran from the ferry terminal at Craignure to Torosay Castle, on the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. Originally it was known as the Mull and West Highland Railway (Mull and West Highland (Narrow Gauge) Railway Company Ltd). The line was marketed as Scotland's original island passenger railway. The line opened in 1983 and closed in October 2010. A limited service operated over the 2011 Easter holiday and during summer 2011. The company's lease expired in October 2011. The track was lifted in October 2012.
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The Isle of Mull Railway was a 10+1⁄4 in (260 mm) gauge line, 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km) long, which ran from the ferry terminal at Craignure to Torosay Castle, on the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. Originally it was known as the Mull and West Highland Railway (Mull and West Highland (Narrow Gauge) Railway Company Ltd). The line was marketed as Scotland's original island passenger railway. The line opened in 1983 and closed in October 2010. A limited service operated over the 2011 Easter holiday and during summer 2011. The company's lease expired in October 2011. The track was lifted in October 2012.
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Background
History
In 1975, the then-owner of Torosay Castle, David James decided to open the house and gardens to the public. Local businessman Graham Ellis, a railway enthusiast, suggested that a narrow-gauge railway might be the ideal way to transport visitors from the ferry terminal 1+1/2 mi away, whilst also becoming a tourist attraction in its own right. Although planning permission was granted in 1975, it was not until April 1982 that construction got under way. The line was completed in May 1983, with the first test run taking place on the 22nd of that month. The first experimental service started on 18 August 1983 with the official opening of the line taking place on 22 June the following year. Up to…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4636, -5.6878
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA65 6AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikipedia: Isle of Mull Railway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Isle of Mull Railway?
- Isle of Mull Railway is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode PA65 6AY).
- What is Isle of Mull Railway?
- The Isle of Mull Railway was a 10+1⁄4 in (260 mm) gauge line, 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km) long, which ran from the ferry terminal at Craignure to Torosay Castle, on the Isle of Mull in the Scottish Inner Heb
- How do I get to Isle of Mull Railway?
- Drivers can use postcode PA65 6AY.
- Does Isle of Mull Railway charge admission?
- Isle of Mull Railway typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Isle of Mull Railway?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA65 6AY. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.