Date: 09/08/2021

The Prince of Wales donned a kilt for a visit to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of a unique stretch of railway in Scotland. [Unveiling of the Red Wheel was with Alan Ross of Network Rail. The station opened on 01/11/1870 as a terminus for the line to West Helmsdale (extended to Helmsdale 16/05/1871). With the opening of a connection to Golspie, Dunrobin become a through (but now private) station on 19/06/1871. -RS]

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The Prince of Wales donned a kilt for a visit to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of a unique railway

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The Prince of Wales donned a kilt for a visit to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of a unique stretch of railway in Scotland.

Charles visits unique railway station in Scotland

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The Highland railway line created by the Duke of Sutherland was opened on 16 May 1871.

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