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East Sutherland communities have been celebrating the 150th anniversary of a stretch of railway entirely financed by the third Duke of Sutherland.
(Permalink) 150th anniveraary Duke of Sutherland's Railway


Dunrobin Castle: In failing light, unfortunately, the Countess of Sutherland, with John Boyle, is seen unveiling a new station sign at Dunrobin on the 28th of July 1999 to celebrate 125 years of the Far North Line. Th ...
John Yellowlees 28/07/1999


Helmsdale: 37419 draws into Helmsdale with a southbound service in 1986.
Bill Roberton //1986


Brora: Brora station building boarded up and a bit rundown. 16/10/06
John Gray 16/10/2006

The celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Duke of Sutherland's Railway. will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 17-18.
(Permalink) Duke of Sutherland's Railway Far North Line Community Rail Partnership Helmsdale


Helmsdale: View from the footbridge towards the disused station building on the southbound platform at Helmsdale on 16 October 2006. A fine old building going to waste.
John Gray 16/10/2006


Dunrobin Castle: Looking north from Dunrobin in March 2006. Alas the carriage shed has gone.
Ewan Crawford 13/03/2006

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