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Rudy has visited forty-five of the sixty stations in Highland.

Achanalt ✓
Station 167 26th April 2023

Another request stop on the Kyle Line for Rudy. Achanalt's single platform has ANOTHER wonderful view! The station is one of the most geographically remote with only the old station house and one other small block of apartments nearby.
Rudy at Achanalt Station.

Achnasheen ✓
Station 169 27th April 2023

April showers definitely put a damper on our visit here. Luckily there are good waiting shelters and a nearby cafe selling hot soup.
Rudy at Achnasheen Station.

Achnashellach ✓
Station 163 20th April 2023

A Thursday afternoon visit to Achnashellach station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 14:42 on a train from Duirinish and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Achnashellach Station.

Alness ✓
Station 264 1st June 2025

Sunday service levels and summer hotel prices coincided to make Alness an overnight break-of-journey.
Rudy at Alness Station.

Altnabreac ✓
Station 269 5th June 2025

We're calling this one an awkward station. Our second request stop of the day.
Rudy at Altnabreac Station.

Ardgay ✓
Station 266 2nd June 2025

A "backwards move" to split waiting time for the next train but of course we tick off a new station too!
Rudy at Ardgay Station.

Arisaig

From Wikipedia : Arisaig railway station serves the village of Arisaig on the west coast of the Highland region of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line, measured 32 miles 2 chains (51.5 km) from the former Banavie Junction, near Fort William, between Beasdale and Morar on the way to Mallaig. The westernmost station on the Network Rail network, it is the only one of the four cardinal points of the national network that is not a terminus. ScotRail, who manage the station, operate all services.

Attadale ✓
Station 164 21st April 2023

A Friday afternoon visit to Attadale station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 12:44 on a train from Kyle Of Lochalsh. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Attadale Station.

Aviemore ✓
Station 121 13th June 2022

Holiday Time! A favourite holiday destination for Rudy, there also just coincidentally happens to be a heritage railway here.
Rudy at Aviemore Station.

Banavie

From Wikipedia : Banavie railway station is a railway station on the West Highland Line serving the village of Banavie, although it is much closer to Caol, Scotland. It is sited between Corpach and Fort William, 0 miles 22 chains (0.44 km) from Banavie Junction, just north of Fort William. To continue on to the next station at Corpach, trains must pass over the Caledonian Canal at Neptune's Staircase, a popular tourist attraction. ScotRail provide all services at, and manage, the station.

Beasdale

From Wikipedia : Beasdale serves Glen Beasdale in the Highland region of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line, sited 28 miles 49 chains (46.0 km) from the former Banavie Junction, between Lochailort and Arisaig. ScotRail manage the station and operate all services.

Beauly ✓
Station 168 26th April 2023

A Wednesday evening visit to Beauly station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 16:09 on a train from Achanalt. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Beauly Station.

Brora

From Wikipedia : Brora railway station () is a railway station serving the small town of Brora in the Highland council area of Scotland. The station is on the Far North Line, 90 miles 48 chains (145.8 km) from Inverness, between Dunrobin Castle and Helmsdale. ScotRail, who manage the station, operate all services.

Carrbridge ✓
Station 122 15th June 2022

A daytrip on the Highland Main Line from nearby Aviemore.
Rudy at Carrbridge Station.

Conon Bridge ✓
Station 165 26th April 2023

Almost the smallest station in the UK but not quiet visited on almost the best weather day of the year so far but not quite.
Rudy at Conon Bridge Station.

Corpach

From Wikipedia : Corpach serves the village of Corpach in the Highland region of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line, between Banavie and Loch Eil Outward Bound, and is sited 1 mile 30 chains (2.2 km) from Banavie Junction, near Fort William. ScotRail, who manage the station, operate all services.

Corrour

From Wikipedia : Corrour railway station ( kər-OUR) is on the West Highland Line, near Loch Ossian on the Corrour Estate, in the Highland council area (formerly Inverness-shire) of Scotland. It is the highest mainline railway station in the United Kingdom at an elevation of 1,340 feet (410 m) above sea level. It is located between Rannoch and Tulloch, and is sited 71 miles 54 chains (115.3 km) from Craigendoran Junction, near Helensburgh. ScotRail manage the station and provide most services, along with Caledonian Sleeper.

Culrain ✓
Station 86 15th October 2021

A Friday afternoon visit to Culrain station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We caught the 12:09 train to Golspie after our walk - and after taking our station selfie of course!
Rudy at Culrain Station.

Dalwhinnie ✓
Station 243 20th September 2024

Proper Highland Main Line territory here! Halfway between Perth and Inverness it's a good start for Munro Baggers. Lucky the cafe lets you visit even if you aren't climbing hills.
Rudy at Dalwhinnie Station.

Dingwall ✓
Station 156 16th April 2023

A Sunday afternoon visit to Dingwall station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 13:26 on a train from Inverness. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Dingwall Station.

Duirinish ✓
Station 162 20th April 2023

A Thursday afternoon visit to Duirinish station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 12:16 on a train from Kyle Of Lochalsh and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Duirinish Station.

Duncraig ✓
Station 160 19th April 2023

A Wednesday afternoon visit to Duncraig station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 12:23 on a train from Kyle Of Lochalsh. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Duncraig Station.

Dunrobin Castle ✓
Station 83 13th October 2021

A Wednesday morning visit to Dunrobin Castle station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 09:20 on a train from Golspie and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Dunrobin Castle Station.

Fearn

From Wikipedia : Fearn serves the village of Hill of Fearn in the Highland council area of Scotland, located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the village. It is situated on the Far North Line, 40 miles 60 chains (65.6 km) form Inverness, between Tain and Invergordon, and is also the nearest station to Balintore, Hilton and Shandwick (the Seaboard Villages), Portmahomack and the Nigg Bay area of Easter Ross. ScotRail, who manage the station, operate all services.

Forsinard ✓
Station 267 5th June 2025

An early start with a very cold wind blowing - it's a Scottish Summer Holiday!
Rudy at Forsinard Station.

Fort William ✓
Station 54 3rd February 2020

We didn't arrive in Fort William until late in the afternoon. Too late for proper exploring but we had a holiday cottage booked for four nights so we managed to get a couple walks even in a cold February!
Rudy at Fort William Station.

Garve ✓
Station 170 27th April 2023

A Thursday afternoon visit to Garve station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 13:46 on a train from Achnasheen and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Garve Station.

Georgemas Junction ✓
Station 89 16th October 2021

A Saturday afternoon visit to Georgemas Junction station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 14:37 on a train from Thurso. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Georgemas Junction Station.

Glenfinnan ✓
Station 55 6th February 2020

The forecast was for freezing fog right up until the night before when it changed to bright and clear so we took the chance and it really did work out so good!
Rudy at Glenfinnan Station.

Golspie ✓
Station 82 11th October 2021

A Monday evening visit to Golspie station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 16:09 on a train from Inverness and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Golspie Station.

Helmsdale

From Wikipedia : Helmsdale serves the village of Helmsdale in the Highland council area, northern Scotland. It is located on the Far North Line, between Brora and Kildonan, 101 miles 40 chains (163.3 km) from Inverness. ScotRail, who manage the station, operate all services.

Invergordon

From Wikipedia : Invergordon serves the town of Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is located on the Far North Line, 31 miles 37 chains (50.6 km) from Inverness, between Alness and Fearn. ScotRail, who manage the station, operate all services.

Inverness ✓
Station 155 16th April 2023

A Sunday afternoon visit to Inverness station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 12:14 on a train from Aberdeen and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Inverness Station.

Inverness Airport ✓
Station 263 1st June 2025

An unexpected visit due to a delay causing a missed connection. Rather than spend the extra 3 hours sitting waiting we went to explore a new place!
Rudy at Inverness Airport Station.

Invershin ✓
Station 85 15th October 2021

A Friday morning visit to Invershin station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 10:46 on a train from Golspie and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Invershin Station.

Kildonan

From Wikipedia : Kildonan railway station ( kil-DON-ən) is a railway station near Kildonan Lodge in the Highland council area in the north of Scotland. It is located on the Far North Line, between Helmsdale and Kinbrace, 111 miles 5 chains (178.7 km) from Inverness, and has a single platform which is long enough for a three-coach train. All services are operated by ScotRail, who manage the station.

Kinbrace ✓
Station 268 5th June 2025

A short hop to a request stop meant finding the train guard quick to request our stop!
Rudy at Kinbrace Station.

Kingussie ✓
Station 70 10th May 2021

A holiday on the Highland Main Line as travel restrictions were eased.
Rudy at Kingussie Station.

Kyle Of Lochalsh ✓
Station 159 17th April 2023

The best end-of-the-line station was too good to leave as the finisher of our All The Stations.
Rudy at Kyle Of Lochalsh Station.

Lairg ✓
Station 265 2nd June 2025

A picnic breakfast at Lairg was the outcome of an earlier start than expected to a long day.
Rudy at Lairg Station.

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.

Lochailort

From Wikipedia : Lochailort serves the village of Lochailort in the Highland Council area in Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line, between Glenfinnan and Beasdale, 28 miles 49 chains (46.0 km) from the former Banavie Junction. ScotRail manage the station and operate all services.

Locheilside

From Wikipedia : Locheilside railway station is a railway station on the northern shore of Loch Eil in the Highland Council Area of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line, between Glenfinnan and Loch Eil Outward Bound, located 7 miles 79 chains (12.9 km) from the former Banavie Junction near Fort William. ScotRail, who manage the station, operate all services.

Lochluichart ✓
Station 171 27th April 2023

A Thursday afternoon visit to Lochluichart station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 14:41 on a train from Garve and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Lochluichart Station.

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.

Morar

From Wikipedia : Morar serves the village of Morar in the Highland region of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line, between Arisaig and Mallaig, 36 miles 59 chains (59.1 km) from the former Banavie Junction, near Fort William. ScotRail, who manage the station, operate all the services here.

Muir Of Ord ✓
Station 166 26th April 2023

A Wednesday afternoon visit to Muir Of Ord station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 12:57 on a train from Conon Bridge. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Muir Of Ord Station.

Nairn ✓
Station 193 21st August 2023

A Monday afternoon visit to Nairn station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 15:38 on a train from Aberdeen. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Nairn Station.

Newtonmore ✓
Station 244 21st September 2024

A Saturday afternoon visit to Newtonmore station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 13:13 on a train from Blair Atholl and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Newtonmore Station.

Plockton ✓
Station 161 19th April 2023

A Wednesday evening visit to Plockton station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We caught the 16:03 train to Kyle Of Lochalsh after our walk - and after taking our station selfie of course!
Rudy at Plockton Station.

Rogart ✓
Station 84 13th October 2021

A Wednesday afternoon visit to Rogart station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 14:55 on a train from Golspie and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Rogart Station.

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.

Scotscalder ✓
Station 270 5th June 2025

A third outing from Thurso in one day and our third request stop of the day.
Rudy at Scotscalder Station.

Spean Bridge

From Wikipedia : Spean Bridge serves the village of Spean Bridge in the Highland region of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line, between Roy Bridge and Fort William, sited 90 miles 56 chains (146 km) from Craigendoran Junction, near Helensburgh. ScotRail manage the station and operate most services, along with Caledonian Sleeper.

Strathcarron ✓
Station 158 17th April 2023

A Monday afternoon visit to Strathcarron station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 14:34 on a train from Stromeferry. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Strathcarron Station.

Stromeferry ✓
Station 157 17th April 2023

The Kyle Line gave us our best ever in the whole world epic break of journey. Just a picnic by the harbour.
Rudy at Stromeferry Station.

Tain ✓
Station 271 6th June 2025

A break of journey based on weather and views, Tain ticked both boxes for today.
Rudy at Tain Station.

Thurso ✓
Station 88 16th October 2021

A Saturday afternoon visit to Thurso station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 13:02 on a train from Wick and took some photographs before Rudy went for a walk
Rudy at Thurso Station.

Tulloch

From Wikipedia : Tulloch railway station is a rural railway station in the remote Tulloch area of the Highland region of Scotland. This station is on the West Highland Line, between Corrour and Roy Bridge, sited 81 miles 59 chains (131.5 km) from Craigendoran Junction, near Helensburgh.

Wick ✓
Station 87 16th October 2021

A Saturday morning visit to Wick station in Highland, Highlands Islands. We arrived at 11:31 on a train from Golspie. We got our station selfie & some photos then went for a walk
Rudy at Wick Station.