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March 2024

March 2024 At A Glance
Rudy on our walk at Mallaig.
Rudy on our walk at Mallaig.
Rudy in March 2024
10 New Stations ✓
10 New Places Explored 11 Day Trips by Rail 38 Train Journeys

Looking back on March 2024, Rudy enjoyed eleven day trips by train and visited ten new stations. Along the way we caught 38 trains and used 4 buses.

1st March 2024

Day Trip: Friday, 1st Mar 24
Rudy at Dundee.
At Dundee.
Rudy on a train between Stirling and Dundee.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught two trains this Friday afternoon. We travellled from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling and then from Stirling to Dundee.

1st March 2024

Dundee Hotel
Rudy at Markinch Station.

A two night holiday in Dundee.
2nd March 2024

Day Trip: Saturday, 2nd Mar 24
Rudy on a train between Dundee and Markinch.
170426 at Markinch.
Rudy on a train between Kinghorn and Dundee.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught three trains this afternoon, travelling from Dundee to Markinch and Kinghorn.

Markinch ✓
Station 211 2nd March 2024

Spending few days in Dundee gave the best opportunity to visit Markinch near the top of the Edinburgh-Dundee line through Fife.
Rudy at Markinch Station.
2nd March 2024

Balbirnie Park
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A morning walk at Markinch train station.

Kinghorn ✓
Station 212 2nd March 2024

Viewing windows cut in the fence so everyone can enjoy looking out at the sandy beach and Firth of Forth - this was always going to be a good station visit.
Rudy at Kinghorn Station.
2nd March 2024

Kinghorn Beaches
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An afternoon walk at Kinghorn train station.
3rd March 2024

Day Trip: Sunday, 3rd Mar 24
Rudy on a train between Dundee and Perth.
170406 at Perth.
Rudy on a train between Glenrothes with Thornton and Cowdenbeath.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy had a very busy day, catching seven trains this morning.

Glenrothes with Thornton ✓
Station 213 3rd March 2024

Being railway adventurers we arrived on a train from Perth via Thornton North Junction rather than the more usual Edinburgh to Fife service.
Rudy at Glenrothes with Thornton Station.
3rd March 2024

Balbeggie Community Woodland
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A morning walk at Glenrothes with Thornton train station.

Kirkcaldy ✓
Station 214 3rd March 2024

Taking advantage of the Sunday timetable we arrived at Kirkcaldy on a train from Glenrothes - over the top of the Fife Circle.
Rudy at Kirkcaldy Station.
3rd March 2024

Beveridge Park
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An afternoon walk at Kirkcaldy train station.
5th March 2024

Day Trip: Tuesday, 5th Mar 24
Rudy on a train between Aberdeen and Dundee.
Perth Station.
Rudy on a train between Perth and Glasgow Queen Street.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught four trains and one bus this afternoon, travelling from Aberdeen to Dundee, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Partick and Maryhill.

17th March 2024

Day Trip: Sunday, 17th Mar 24
Rudy on a train between Gilshochill and Anniesland.
Rudy on a train between Anniesland and Glasgow Queen Street.
Rudy on a train between Glasgow Queen Street and Dundee.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught three trains this afternoon, travelling from Gilshochill to Anniesland, Glasgow Queen Street and Dundee.

18th March 2024

Day Trip: Monday, 18th Mar 24
Rudy on a train between Dundee and Springfield.
170412 at Springfield.
Rudy on a train between Dundee and Leuchars (For St. Andrews).
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught five trains this morning, travelling from Dundee to Springfield, Leuchars (For St. Andrews) and Burntisland.

Springfield ✓
Station 215 18th March 2024

Our last "awkward" station in Scotland outside of the Highlands. Only five trains a day call here!
Rudy at Springfield Station.
18th March 2024

Crawford Priory
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A breakfast walk at Springfield train station.

Burntisland ✓
Station 216 18th March 2024

A Monday afternoon visit to Burntisland station in Fife, Eastern Scotland. We arrived at 15:34 on a train from Leuchars. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Burntisland Station.
18th March 2024

Burntisland Shore
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An afternoon walk at Burntisland train station.
19th March 2024

Day Trip: Tuesday, 19th Mar 24
Rudy on a train at Dundee.
HST400 at Perth.
Rudy on a train between Perth and Stirling.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught four trains and one bus this afternoon, travelling from Dundee to Perth, Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Partick and Maryhill.

Perth ✓
Station 217 19th March 2024

A Tuesday morning visit to Perth station in Perth Kinross, Eastern Scotland. We arrived at 11:17 on a train from Dundee. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Perth Station.
19th March 2024

Perth South Inch
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A morning walk at Perth train station.
19th March 2024

Moncreiffe Island
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A morning walk at Perth train station.
25th March 2024

Day Trip: Monday, 25th Mar 24
Rudy on a bus between Wyndford and Partick.
156457 at Roy Bridge.
Rudy on a train between Glasgow Queen Street and Crianlarich.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught four trains and one bus this afternoon, travelling from Maryhill to Anniesland, Glasgow Queen Street, Crianlarich, Fort William and Roy Bridge.

Roy Bridge ✓
Station 218 25th March 2024

A Monday evening visit to Roy Bridge station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 17:57 on a train from Fort William. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Roy Bridge Station.
25th March 2024

The Little Houses
Rudy on our walk at Mallaig.

A four night holiday in Roy Bridge.
26th March 2024

Day Trip: Tuesday, 26th Mar 24
Rudy on a train between Roy Bridge and Loch Eil Outward Bound.
156458 at Loch Eil Outward Bound.
Rudy at Roy Bridge Station.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught two trains this Tuesday evening. We travellled from Roy Bridge to Loch Eil Outward Bound and then returned to Roy Bridge.

Loch Eil Outward Bound ✓
Station 219 26th March 2024

A Tuesday evening visit to Loch Eil Outward Bound station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 16:36 on a train from Roy Bridge and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Loch Eil Outward Bound Station.
26th March 2024

A Station with a View!
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Loch Eil Outward Bound station has a fairly spectacular view towards Ben Nevis from its single platform! The station has a somewhat irregular train service pattern so we didn't have long here - just time to cross the Road To The Isles and walk alo
28th March 2024

Day Trip: Thursday, 28th Mar 24
Rudy on a train between Roy Bridge and Mallaig.
At Mallaig.
Rudy at Roy Bridge Station.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught two trains this Thursday afternoon. We travellled from Roy Bridge to Mallaig and then returned to Roy Bridge.

Mallaig ✓
Station 220 28th March 2024

A Thursday afternoon visit to Mallaig station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 13:38 on a train from Roy Bridge and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Mallaig Station.
28th March 2024

Mallaig Harbour
Rudy on our walk at Mallaig.

Rudy didn't go far for this visit to Mallaig. Sticking to a common tourist day trip itinerary: we arrived by train mid-morning, went for a short walk to see the harbour, had lunch in a nice restaurant and then left by the early evening train. Mayb
29th March 2024

Day Trip: Friday, 29th Mar 24
Rudy on a train between Roy Bridge and Dalmuir.
153380 at Dalmuir.
Rudy on a bus between Partick and Maryhill.
Day Trip Photos

Rudy caught two trains and one bus this morning, travelling from Roy Bridge to Dalmuir, Partick and Maryhill.