Morar Railway Viaduct

The Morar Railway Viaduct is a railway bridge with three concrete arches that crosses the River Morar and carries a single railway track. The structure connects remote areas of the Highlands and remains an important feature for rail transport in the region.

Construction of the viaduct started in 1897 under Robert McAlpine & Sons and was part of the West Highland Line expansion. Its completion in 1901 brought the first continuous rail link to this isolated area.

The viaduct shows how the railway changed life in this remote area and remains part of daily travel today. Residents and visitors still depend on this route to move between villages and connect with the wider region.

The viaduct is visible from the nearby road and can be viewed from several spots around the area. Visit on a clear day to see the full structure and appreciate the surrounding landscape properly.

The structure uses rusticated concrete design, an early method to adapt the material to the local schist rock conditions. This detailing shows how early 20th-century engineers combined function with local adaptation.

Location: Highland

Location: Arisaig and Moidart

Official opening: 1901

GPS coordinates: 56.96310,-5.81579

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02