Heritage railways · Scottish Highlands
Keith and Dufftown Railway
In or near Craigellachie.
Keith and Dufftown Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Dufftown · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Keith and Dufftown Railway is a place of interest in the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1862, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dufftown, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area AB55.
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Official information
Balvenie Castle is a historic site located in Dufftown, Keith, where visitors can explore various parts of the castle. Some areas are restricted for safety, and ongoing conservation works may affect access.
Place summary
The Keith and Dufftown Railway is a heritage railway located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB55. Established in 1862 during the Victorian era, it showcases historical steam locomotives and vintage carriages, offering a glimpse into Britain's railway heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4534, -3.1211
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB55 4DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Phone
- 01340 820 121
- Established
- 1862
- Nearest railway station
- Dufftown — 0.8 km
- Opening
- 1 April – 30 September: Wed–Sun 10am–4.30pm; closed Mon–Tue; closed 1 October – 31 March
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: w75118061 (ODbL)
- commons: Railway viaduct over the river Fiddich - geograph.org.uk - 379970.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Glenfiddich Distillery
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Balvenie Distillery
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Keith and Dufftown Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Keith and Dufftown Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Keith and Dufftown Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · Scottish Highlands
Keith and Dufftown Railway
Keith and Dufftown Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Keith and Dufftown Railway?
- Keith and Dufftown Railway is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB55 4DL).
- What is Keith and Dufftown Railway?
- Keith and Dufftown Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Keith and Dufftown Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Dufftown, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB55 4DL.
- When was Keith and Dufftown Railway built?
- Built or established in 1862.
- How do I get to Keith and Dufftown Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Dufftown, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB55 4DL.