Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Kyle of Lochalsh Line
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Kyle of Lochalsh Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Duncraig · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Kyle of Lochalsh Line, the nearest railway station is Duncraig, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the site is free. The postcode for navigation is IV52 8TP.
About
Kyle of Lochalsh Line is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 57.3343°, -5.6504°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Kyle of Lochalsh line is a primarily single-track railway line in the Scottish Highlands, from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh. Many of the passengers are tourists, but there are also locals visiting Inverness for shopping, and commuters. All services are provided by ScotRail and run beyond Dingwall to Inverness. In the past there were some through services to and from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen. None of the 63-mile (101 km) line is electrified, and all trains on the line are diesel-powered, as are all other trains in the Scottish Highlands.
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Background
History
The route was built in two parts: the Dingwall and Skye Railway, between and , opened on 19 August 1870, while the Kyle of Lochalsh Extension (Highland Railway) took the line beyond Stromeferry to on 2 November 1897. Dingwall station itself had been open since 1862, as an intermediate station on the Inverness and Ross-shire Railway (part of the modern-day Far North Line). The Strathpeffer Branch operated between 1885 and 1951. In 1933, the London, Midland and Scottish Railway introduced two named trains on the line, The Hebridean and The Lewisman. In July 1939 a landslide between Attadale and Stomeferry derailed an engine and six freight vans. The landslide was caused by recent heavy rains.…
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- Coordinates
- 57.3343, -5.6504
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV52 8TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Duncraig — 0.9 km
- Opening
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Sources
- osm: w60889451 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Kyle of Lochalsh line (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kyle of Lochalsh Line?
- Kyle of Lochalsh Line is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV52 8TP).
- What is Kyle of Lochalsh Line?
- Kyle of Lochalsh Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kyle of Lochalsh Line?
- The nearest railway station is Duncraig, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV52 8TP.
- Who owns Kyle of Lochalsh Line?
- Kyle of Lochalsh Line is owned by Network Rail.
- Is Kyle of Lochalsh Line free to visit?
- Yes, Kyle of Lochalsh Line is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kyle of Lochalsh Line?
- The nearest railway station is Duncraig, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV52 8TP.