Redcastle railway station
Redcastle railway station served the parish of Killearnan, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, from 1894 to 1951 on the Fortrose Branch.
Redcastle | |
|---|---|
 The site of the station in 2007 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Killearnan, Ross and Cromarty Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57.5278°N 4.3691°W |
| Grid reference | NH582511 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Highland Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Highland Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 February 1894 | Opened |
| 1 October 1951 | Closed |
History
The station was opened on 1 February 1894 by the Highland Railway. At the east end was the goods yard, which had a goods shed and a loading bank. The station closed on 1 October 1951.[1] It has been well preserved, now housing a post office and a charity shop. The railway cottages also survive.[2]
References
- Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 360. OCLC 931112387.
- "RAILSCOT - Redcastle". Railscot. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allangrange Line and station closed |
Highland Railway Fortrose Branch |
Muir of Ord Line and station open |
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