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 £12.50 per year (or £10.00 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 at Kyle of Lochalsh Station 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.

Railways of Aberfdeldy - The Society is pleased to announce the publication of Hamish Stewart’s book on the Aberfeldy branch. Based on original research and interviews with those who remembered the line, this should appeal to both enthusiasts and those with an interest in the history of the upper Tay valley. The book contains 64 pages and is priced at £8.90 (£10.40 by post). Members can obtain copies for £6.50 at meetings or exhibitions or £8 by post. To order, please send a cheque made payable to the Highland Railway Society to John Roake, Ringmarsh Cottage, Horsington, Templecombe, BA8 0EL.

Model Railway Scotland
This will be our next event, from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th February 2012. See their web site for full details. .

Farnborough Meeting
Saturday 21st April, Iain Hope will give an illustrated talk Scottish Dock Pugs; Fit for Purpose?

Journal No.99
Published November 2011.
2011 AGM Minutes
Industries of Inverness
Shareholders Revolution Postcards of the Highland
Fouling Bar at Culrain
Portskerra in 4mm
And much more