Highland Railway Society

THE HIGHLAND RAILWAY SOCIETY

Founded 1987

Home

The Highland Railway ran from Perth in Central Scotland north to Inverness and then on up the east coast to Wick and Thurso. From Dingwall, the railway ran west to Kyle of Lochalsh to serve Skye and the Western Isles. From Inverness, another line ran east to Keith, where it connected with the line to Aberdeen. Several branches were built from this core network to serve nearby towns.

The Highland Railway Society caters for all those interested in the Highland Railway from its inception to the current day. Membership currently costs £11 per year (or £8.50 if you are under 18 or over 65), for which you receive a quarterly journal and purchase Society publications at reduced prices. An email chat group encourages discussion between members.

As well as being a source of information for modellers, kits and components which are not otherwise available have been produced in both 4mm and 7mm scales.

The Society has established an extensive archive of books, photographs and drawings. Many of the drawings and photographs can be viewed on the Highland Council's Am Baile website. Some of the artefacts are on display courtesy of the Friends of the Kyle line during the summer months. The Society is keen to expand this collection either by donation or purchase.

Forthcoming Events

Perth Model Railway Show Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2009 at Perth Leisure Centre. The Society will have its usual stand at this exhibition.

Annual Gathering will be held this year in Harrogate on Saturday 12th September, with an opportunity to inspect the body of the Pullman Car Balmoral as part of a full day of activities.

LMS in Scotland is the title of a one-day meeting on Saturday October 3rd in Glasgow, presented jointly by the LMS Society, Caledonian Railway Association, Glasgow & South Western Railway Association and ourselves.

News

Drawings and Photographs : The list of Society Drawings is now available - click here to download. The Society's photographic catalogue is available to members of the chat line.