Strathspey Railway
A historic steam train departing from An Aghaidh Mhòr, running through pine forest and pasture along the Spey Valley with views of the Cairngorm mountains.
The Strathspey Railway is a volunteer-run heritage line. It runs from An Aghaidh Mhòr station through Boat of Garten to Broomhill, about 16 km one way, with a round trip of roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. Trains are mostly hauled by steam locomotives and feature old-style carriages, and some services serve afternoon tea. The Abernethy Forest near Boat of Garten is a habitat for capercaillie and ospreys. Operating days and timetables change with the seasons, so check the official timetable before you go. An Aghaidh Mhòr station sits next to the national rail station.
Opening hours
Per seasonal timetable
Nearby sights
- Aviemore & Cairngorms National Park
- Rothiemurchus Estate
- Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
- Loch an Eilein
- Landmark Forest Adventure Park
- Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge
- Loch Morlich
- Cairngorm Reindeer Centre