West Highland Line, Railway line in Glasgow, Great Britain
Description
The West Highland Line is a railway route that runs from Glasgow through the Scottish Highlands for roughly 164 miles. It connects to Fort William and terminates at Mallaig, a coastal port town on Scotland's west coast.
History
Construction started in 1889 when Fort William residents pushed for rail access to their town. The first service opened between Glasgow and Fort William in 1894, with the route later extended to reach Mallaig.
Culture
The line serves as a vital connection for Highland communities, shaping how residents access services and maintain ties beyond their isolated locations. It represents the relationship between Scotland's remote areas and the urban centers that depend on such links.
Practical
Trains depart daily from Glasgow Queen Street Station, though services are less frequent on weekends and during winter. The journey offers a comfortable way to explore the Highlands without needing to drive yourself.
Did you know?
Corrour station on Rannoch Moor is one of Britain's most remote railway stations, reachable only by train or lengthy hiking. This isolated location has also served as a film set and draws travelers seeking genuine wilderness.
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7.4 km
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2.1 km
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9.6 km
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8.1 km
Beinn Chuirn
9.6 km
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6.3 km
Beinn Chabhair
5.6 km
Ben Oss
5.8 km
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5.3 km
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7.3 km
Cruach Ardrain
9.3 km
Clach nam Breatann
2.4 km
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9.2 km
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9.7 km
Meall an Fhudair
4.7 km
Loch Sloy
8.8 km
Allt na Lairige Reservoir
6.6 km
Beinn Damhain
4.5 km
Stob Creag an Fhithich
3.4 km
Fiarach
6.4 km
Ben Vane - Beinn Dubh
9.7 km
Crianlarich, Fillan Viaduct
8.6 km
Glen Falloch, Viaduct
41 m
Crianlarich, Glenbruar Viaduct
8.5 km
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8.5 km
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1.8 km
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8.5 km
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