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It was once a quiet, serene Highland gem, full of Jacobite history and bursting with stunning scenery.
But back in the early 2000s, Glenfinnan was handed the poisoned chalice of accidental fame through being chosen as a location for the filming of the Warner Bros Harry Potter films. (Permalink) Carpark Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Station Museum Glenfinnan Viaduct Glenfinnan Visitors Centre Harry Potter Mallaig Extension Tourism Tourists West Highland Lines West Highland Railway  Glenfinnan: Having drawn forward to allow a ScotRail service to pass, passengers are allowed to stretch their legs at Glenfinnan. The train has its own Souvenir Shop. The station enjoys a burst of activity unriva ... |
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John Barnes of Glenfinnan Station Museum displayed a fully assembled reproduction of the stylish Victorian building at the recent Scottish Model Rail show in the SECC which which attracted tens of thousands of visitors over three days. Made from precision laser cut wooden parts, highly detailed to capture every aspect of the original, the model attracted a great deal of interest from enthusiasts who stopped at John's stall which also had a display and books on the history of the world famous West Highland Line.
(Permalink) Fort William Glenfinnan Station Museum John Barnes  Fort William [1st]: Fort William station facade in 1974. It would have made a fine departure point for 'The Jacobite' but it closed the following year. See image [[72708]] for the view inside the doors.
 Fort William [1st]: BRC&W Type 2 5398, later 27039, at Fort William old station probably in the 1960's. Photo by the late Donald G Wilkinson.  Fort William [1st]: The superb architectural style in the entrance hall at the original Fort William station in the early 1970s. Quite different to the other West Highland stations and perhaps something of a precursor to ... |
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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 ...  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.  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 ... |
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A list of the seven best 'tiny museums' across the UK has been unveiled by The Times, with one Scottish institution making the cut - and it will appeal to history buffs and Harry Potter fans alike.
(Permalink) Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Station Museum  Glenfinnan: Information recess at Glenfinnan Station with curved station 'nameplate' across the arch. |
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An exhibition displaying the history of construction of a Highland railway line is opening to coincide with Community Rail Week.
(Permalink) Building the Mallaig Railway Exhibition Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Station Museum Mallaig Extension  Polnish Hospital: This wonderful book is in part a record of the building of the Mallaig Extension and a detective story, tracing the identity of the photographer. The cover photograph is of the walking wounded at the ... |
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It is seen as a big day out for Harry Potter fans but the Hogwarts rail experience is rather less magical for others. Councils have written to the steam train's operator about human waste being emptied from its lavatories on to the track. ... Councillors raised concerns about the smell last year and have now asked West coast to cease its 30-minute stops at Glenfinnan station because of waste being emptied on to the track. Hege Hernes, manager of the station museum, told Glenfinnan community council 'We understand that when people need to go they have to, but we cannot put at risk the health and welfare of our staff and volunteers.'
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