Nearby stations Achnashellach Glencarron Strathcarron Achnasheen Attadale Plockton Duncraig Duirinish Stromeferry Achanalt Kyle of Lochalsh Lochluichart [2nd] Lochluichart Lochluichart [1st] Lairg | Arnish [BiFab] Biastan Thuilm Bennadrove Quarry Waterworks Tourist/other Stornoway Pier Lews Castle Stornoway War Memorial Loch Airigh na Lic Stornoway Airport Loch Mor The Blackhouse Arnol Braescleit Calanais Stones Steinacleit Carloway |
Location names in dark blue are on the same original line. |
/ /1870 | Dingwall and Skye Railway SS Oscar and SS Jura acquired for connecting steamer services to Portree and Stornoway from Strome Ferry. |
09/11/1870 | Dingwall and Skye Railway SS Oscar wrecked off Applecross and considered at that time to be a total loss. Passengers and crew safely rescued. Sailings from Strome Ferry to Stornoway abandoned. |
31/12/1918 | Iolaire Disaster Servicemen, returning from the Great War, arrive at Kyle of Lochalsh on two heavily laden trains. The men embark on the HMY Iolaire and SS Sheila for Stornoway. |
01/01/1919 | Iolaire Disaster A great loss of life results when, in the very early hours, the HMY Iolaire hits 'The Beasts of Holm' reef off Stornoway Harbour and sinks killing many passengers, Lewis men returning from the Great War, and the crew. |
26/03/1973 | Dingwall and Skye Railway Ullapool to Stornoway ferry service starts. |