Heritage railway stations · Scottish Highlands
Strathpeffer railway station
In or near Strathpeffer.
Strathpeffer railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Conon Bridge · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Strathpeffer railway station is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest station being Conon Bridge, approximately 6.4 km away. The postcode for the station is IV14 9DH, and entry is free.
About
Strathpeffer 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
Strathpeffer railway station is a historical site that showcases the heritage of the railway in the area. Visitors can explore the museum and learn about the history of childhood and transportation in the Highlands.
From the Wikipedia article
Strathpeffer railway station was a railway station serving the town of Strathpeffer in the county of Ross and Cromarty, (later Highland Region), Scotland. The first station was located some distance from the town, on the Dingwall and Skye Railway line, and was opened in 1870. Seasonal visitors to Strathpeffer increased considerably in numbers, and a branch line to Strathpeffer itself was opened in 1885; the earlier station was renamed Achterneed. Tourism increased considerably, but the First World War interrupted the leisure development, and it never recovered after the war. In 1946 the second Strathpeffer station was closed to passengers. The earlier station continued in use for a time, being located on a through line, but it closed in 1964.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The Highland Railway belatedly set about building its own hotel in the town, but that did not open until 1911. the passenger service was withdrawn. A limited goods service continued, but that too succumbed to road competition, and the branch closed completely on 26 March 1951. although closure was not made official until 12 August 1951.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.5901, -4.5346
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV14 9DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Conon Bridge — 6.4 km
- Opening
- We-Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa 11:30-15:00
- Official site
- www.highlandmuseumofchildhood.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7622161 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Strathpeffer railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strathpeffer railway station?
- Strathpeffer railway station is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV14 9DH).
- What is Strathpeffer railway station?
- Strathpeffer railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Strathpeffer railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Conon Bridge, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV14 9DH.
- Is Strathpeffer railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Strathpeffer railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Strathpeffer railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Conon Bridge, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV14 9DH.