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When it comes to Scottish history, railway heritage is a fascinating track to follow. From the advent of steam locomotives to the golden age of excursion travel and the brutal Beeching cuts, there is plenty to stoke your interest.

Here, we list some of our favourite train-themed adventures: museums, guided tours and restored station gems, as well as disused lines and abandoned tunnels that are perfect for exploring.
(Permalink) Boness and Kinneil Railway Colinton Tunnel Doon Valley Railway Glasgow Central Glen Ogle Viaduct Glenfinnan Station Museum Keith and Dufftown Railway Neidpath Tunnel


Glen Ogle Viaduct: Glen Ogle looking north west to Glenoglehead showing the main Glen Ogle Viaduct. This part of the former railway is a very popular walking and cycle track with many walking up to Glenoglehead along th ...
Ewan Crawford 04/08/2022


Glasgow Central Low Level: Disused low level island platform at Glasgow Central. This island platform is walled off from the in use low level island platform.
Network Rail /12/2021


Dunaskin Platform: The Scottish Industrial Railway Museum is operated by the Ayshire Railway Preservation Group and on 29 May 2011 former NCB Ayrshire Area No.10, an Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST, operated brake van trips up ...
John McIntyre 29/05/2011

Tuesday's episode of Michael Portillo's Great Coastal Railway Journeys will feature a steam-powered excursion on the historic Boness and Kinneil Railway.
(Permalink) Boness and Kinneil Railway Great Coastal Railway Journeys Michael Portillo

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