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23/02/2023 Slochy Woods campaigners hail 'David vs Goliath' court victory as housing development plans quashed [Grampian Online] The Court of Sessions decision to quash planning permission for a seven-house development on the site of the former Portessie railway station has left campaigners jubilant. (Permalink) Great North of Scotland Railway Highland Railway Portessie Portessie Shed: This was the base of the Highland Railway's water tank at Portessie. The shed closed with the end of passenger services to Keith in 1915 but the turntable and water tank remained in operation. Locomot ... Ewan Crawford 02/02/1997 Portessie [GNSR]: Looking east at Portessie in 1997. From left to right - GNSR eastbound, GNSR westbound, HR platform (mostly concealed by undergrowth). The station closed to passengers in May 1968. See image [[26455]] Ewan Crawford //1997 Portessie [GNSR]: The mid afternoon Elgin-Cairnie Junction DMU waits to cross an Aberdeen-Elgin DMU at Portessie on 2nd May 1968. David Spaven 02/05/1968 Grampian Online Portessie
07/01/2023 Looking Back - news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear [John O Groat Journal] New era for local railway in 1923, Quiet New Year in north in 1973 and Volunteers to help save historic site in 1998. (Permalink) Highland Railway London Midland and Scottish Railway The Grouping Thurso: HR 4.4.0 14398 Ben Alder on Georgemas shuttle train. Thurso - Britains furthest north station. G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 03/07/1950 John O Groat Journal
26/07/2022 Glories and quirks of Highland railway buildings revealed in new book [Press and Journal] A new book for Highland railway lovers leaves no points, sleeper or wrong kind of leaf unturned to discover the glories and quirks of the network's buildings, from the most fancy to the most humble. [Article requires subscription. -RS] (Permalink) Highland Railway Highland Railway Buildings Neil T. Sinclair Pitlochry: Southbound platform at Pitlochry - 11 February 2008. John Gray 11/02/2008 Press and Journal
19/12/2021 Built by hand, Scotland's newest steam locomotive is finally rolling down the tracks [The Herald] It's a long time to wait for a train, but if you happen to have around 15 years on your hands, Scotland's newest steam locomotive is definitely on its way. [Full article requires subscription. -RS] (Permalink) Ben Alder Ben Class Bo'ness Highland Railway Small Ben Balornock Shed: Drummond Small Ben 4-4-0 no 54398 Ben Alder in sidings alongside Balornock Shed around 1961. Withdrawn from operational service in 1953, the former HR locomotive, built by Dubs & Co in 1 ... David Stewart //1961 Georgemas Junction: Georgemas Junction - Britains furthest north junction. HR 4.4.0 14399 Ben Alder at Thurso platform. G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 03/07/1950 Dawsholm Shed: Drummond ex-HR 'Small Ben' class 4-4-0 no 54398 Ben Alder, introduced in 1898 and the last of the class to be withdrawn in 1953. The locomotive spent many years in storage pending a decision o ... K A Gray // The Herald New Build Locomotive (Scotland) - Ben Alder
19/09/2021 Donald Strachan: Death of train-loving Aberdeen, Moray and Uist priest aged 84 [Press and Journal] He was the son of a Highland railway engineer who grew up south of the border. Aberdeen and Orkney minister Donald Strachan was born on February 6, 1937. Grandson of an Edinburgh solicitor he arrived in the world while his mechanical engineer father, Philip, was based in North London working on the railway. Philip began his career in Lochgorm Works, Inverness, and married his Perthshire lass, Catherine. But in 1922 the London, Midland and Scottish railways grouped together so a move south for the Strachans followed. (Permalink) Aberdeen Corporation Tramway Donald Strachan Highland Railway Lochgorm Works Strathspey Railway Press and Journal
06/06/2021 Ben Alder to be first steam locomotive built in Scotland for 60 years [Scotsman] Plans to build the first steam locomotive in Scotland for more than 60 years are taking shape in the latest sign of a revival of classic railway traction. (Permalink) Ben Alder DÃ¼bs & Co Glasgow Locomotive Works Highland Railway Queens Park Locomotive Works Scottish Railway Preservation Society Balornock Shed: Drummond Small Ben 4-4-0 no 54398 Ben Alder in sidings alongside Balornock Shed around 1961. Withdrawn from operational service in 1953, the former HR locomotive, built by Dubs & Co in 1 ... David Stewart //1961 Georgemas Junction: Georgemas Junction - Britains furthest north junction. HR 4.4.0 14399 Ben Alder at Thurso platform. G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 03/07/1950 Dawsholm Shed: Drummond ex-HR 'Small Ben' class 4-4-0 no 54398 Ben Alder, introduced in 1898 and the last of the class to be withdrawn in 1953. The locomotive spent many years in storage pending a decision o ... K A Gray // Scotsman Ben Alder Project
25/08/2020 Highland railway pioneer celebrated 150th anniversary of Dingwall to Stromeferry line [Press and Journal] Murdoch Paterson was one of the men who helped create a flourishing railway network across the Scottish Highlands. [The anniversary was on the 15th.] (Permalink) Dingwall and Skye Railway Highland Railway Murdoch Paterson Press and Journal
22/05/2020 Landmark Ross hotel to close after UK group collapses with loss of 2500 jobs [RossShire Journal] The collapse of another major holiday travel group has sparked more woe for the Ross-shire hotel trade tonight. [The Highland Hotel is the former Highland Railway Hotel in Strathpeffer.] (Permalink) Highland Hotel [Strathpeffer] Highland Railway RossShire Journal Highland Hotel [Strathpeffer]