Strathspey Steam Railway

Aviemore Station
Dalfaber Road
Aviemore
Inverness-shire
PH22 1PY

Tel: +44 (0)1479 810 725
Web: http://www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk


The Strathspey Railway is Scotland's "Steam Railway in The Highlands." Join us for a nostalgic trip and savour the sights, and, yes even the smell of a bygone age. Travel 3rd class or 1st. The trains run every day from late May Bank Holiday weekend until the end of September.

The Railway offers a twenty mile round trip between the stations at Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Broomhill which is near the villages of Nethybridge and Dulnain Bridge and only 3½ miles from Grantown on Spey. Broomhill station features as "Glenbogle" in the BBC Series "Monarch of The Glen." The round trip takes approximately ninety minutes. Shorter trips are possible, of course, between Aviemore and Boat of Garten or Boat of Garten and Broomhill for example. Cycles, and dogs for that matter, are carried for only £1.00 on the trains provided that you are also travelling.

General Information:

  • Picnic tables at Boat of Garten Station
  • Buffet Car on most trains
  • Dogs must not sit on seats or tables and are not permitted in the buffet or dining cars.
  • Private charters with full catering available

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Trains run from the late May Bank Holiday weekend until the end of September. There are also trains, but not every day, at Easter, during April, the early part of May, in October and in December when Santa is on board with gifts for the children.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Round trip ticket available at all stations covering a return journey over the full length of the railway. You can break your journey at a station and get a later train.

    3rd class:
    Adult £9.50; Child (5-15yrs) £4.75; Family Ticket (2 + up to 3 children) £24.00; Child under 5yrs Free if accompanied.

    1st Class "Round Trip":
    £15.00 (no child fare)including service of tea or coffee at your seat.

    Directions
    Aviemore Station:
    Accessible from Grampian Road by footbridge from Platform 1 of the station. Car Parking for Strathspey trains (Free)off Dalfaber Road - turn off B970 the road to Coylumbridge.

    Boat of Garten Station:
    The station is in the centre of the village. Follow signs for car park (Free) in station yard.

    Broomhill Station:
    The station is on minor road linking A95 (3.5 miles south of Grantown on Spey) to B970 in Nethybridge.
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    Strathspey Steam Railway Postcode for SatNav: PH22 1PY

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    Creag Mhor (1 Mile)*
    Creag Mhor, a modern two bedroom cottage, which sleeps four comfortably, is situated near the outskirts of Aviemore and is convenient for all local facilities. The garden, with built in barbeque area, has beautiful views to the Cairngorms
    Aspen 198 (1 Mile)*
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    Lochan Mor Lodge (1 Mile)*
    Lochan Mor Lodge is a beautiful, newly built, former show house situated on the outskirts of the highland village of Aviemore, providing luxury accomodation for 8 people.
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