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The Far North Line is a rural railway line entirely within the Highland area of Scotland, extending from Inverness to Thurso and Wick. As the name suggests, it is the northernmost railway in the United Kingdom. The line is entirely single-track, with only passing loops at some intermediate stations allowing trains to pass each other. Like other ...
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The Far North Line was built in several stages through sparsely populated and undulating terrain within the Highland area of Scotland.Extending to 161 miles (259 km), it runs north from Inverness to Wick and Thurso in Caithness, and currently carries a regular passenger train service.
The Kyle of Lochalsh Line leaves the Far North Line at Dingwall. Between 1885 and 1946 a branch left the line at Fodderty Junction, 138 miles 56 chains (223.2 km) from Perth. [111] The line was diverted in 1954, as part of a hydro electric project that raised the level of Loch Luichart, [112] the distances are measured from Perth via this new line.
The Debatable Lands lay between Scotland and England to the north of Carlisle, [15] the largest population centre being Canonbie. [16] For over three hundred years the area was effectively controlled by local clans , such as the Armstrongs , who successfully resisted any attempt by the Scottish or English governments to impose their authority ...
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Forsinard railway station (/ ˌ f ɔːr s ɪ n ˈ ɑːr d /) is a railway station serving the village of Forsinard in the Highland council area in the north of Scotland.It is located on the Far North Line, 125 miles 69 chains (202.6 kilometres) from Inverness, between Kinbrace and Altnabreac. [3]
Muir of Ord railway station is a railway station on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line and the Far North Line, serving the village of Muir of Ord in the Highland council area of Scotland. The station is 13 miles 4 chains (13.05 mi; 21.0 km) from Inverness , between Beauly and Conon Bridge , and is the location of the sole remaining passing loop on the ...