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Dunrobin
Castle Station
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Dunrobin Castle Station
Between
Inverness and John o’ Groats in the north-east of Scotland lies
the stunning fairy tale castle of Dunrobin, home of the Dukes
and Earls of Sutherland, complete with its own railway station.
Originally opened as a private station everyone can now use it
to visit the castle, as it’s a request stop on the railway line
which runs from Inverness to Thurso/Wick. Remember to take a
look through the station windows to look at the fascinating
collection of railway memorabilia inside.
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You can, of
course, travel by road to take a tour of the castle and it’s
magnificent gardens, but don’t forget to visit this beautiful
unique station.
Opposite -
Dunrobin Castle |
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Prince Charles
visits Dunrobin Station marking
the 150th Anniversay of the Duke of Sutherland's Railway
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To mark the 150th anniversary of the Duke of Sutherland's
railway, Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay, visited Dunrobin
Castle station on Sunday the 8th August 2021.
More Photographs HERE
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Tornado at
Dunrobin!
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On the 21st June
2015 'The Seaforth Highlander', pulled by 60163 Tornado, halted
at Dunrobin Castle station on it way between Inverness and
Brora.
More photos here.
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Dunrobin Station (more recently re-named Dunrobin Castle) was
built as, and remains the private railway station of the
Sutherland family. However everyone can use the ScotRail trains
which serve the station. The castle is just a short 5-7 minute walk down a drive from the
station.
The station is on the Far North Line
from Inverness to Thurso and Wick, and is only open from
1st April-15th October. This coincides with the opening dates of
the castle, to the public. Please note that it is a request stop.
Passengers on the train should advise the guard that they wish
to get off at Dunrobin on joining the train. Intending
passengers should out their hand (like at a bus stop) to
indicate to the driver to stop. Please make this indication
clearly and as soon as the train becomes visible so the driver
has the best possible notice.
Click here for the
timetable ,,,and
Click Here
for the Castle
web site.
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A Bit of
History
A Photo in an issue of
'The Tatler' from October 1903 - but taken, probably, late in the 19th
century. This shows the original station building which was
replaced in 1902.
The carriage shed can
just be seen in the distance and the bay road and loading ramp
is clear at the far end of the platform. |
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LMS
Stanier Class 8F 48151, pulling 'The Great Britain' rail tour,
passes Dunrobin Castle station
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The present station building is the second to be on the site
having been built in 1902 during the time of the fourth Duke of
Sutherland. Rather surprisingly for the Scottish Highlands it is
built in the English Arts & Crafts manner in a “ Cottage Ornee”
style.
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Michael Portillo at Dunrobin Castle station
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The station is home to a railway museum which contains many
items of interest including from the Highland railway and its
successors in the north of Scotland.
In September 2012 Michael Portillo filmed at Dunrobin station
for his series "Great British Railway Journeys". The programme
was shown in January 2013. Whilst filming he also
officially opened the newly restored cloakroom. |
