The Old Station At Strathpeffer

The former Highland Railway station at Strathpeffer is now a tourist attraction, being a home to small businesses, a cafe, museum and a picnic area. The station was opened in June 1885, and linked the town with Dingwall and Inverness. This was actually the second station to be built in Strathpeffer. 

The station was closed to passengers by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in February 1946. Goods traffic continued until March 1951. A locally based group are hoping to lay a one-mile section of track, with the eventual aim of linking with the main line once again, although it would appear to be a massive and costly project. The track bed, despite not being used for well over 50 years, can be clearly seen.

The coffee shop proved to be a worthwhile visit!

Among a small selection of railway memorabilia in the coffee shop, this framed Highland Railway Company way-bill was displayed on the wall.

I could have  spent a lot of money in Adam Gordon Books at the station. There was an impressive stock of transport related books, timetables and pamphlets.

The station is at the start of the Strathpeffer Railway Trail.

The Museum in the Goods Shed was opened by HRH Earl of Wessex. 

A view of the station, looking toward what would have been the end of the line. 

From the track bed, with the picnic site on the left.