The Royal Deeside Railway
We’re at the Milton of Crathes Art & Craft village on the A93 Aberdeen to Banchory road, about 3 miles east of Banchory, Aberdeenshire. Click HERE for a map of our location.
Public transport by Stagecoach buses on routes 201, 202 and 203 from Aberdeen bus station to Crathes Castle.
The SatNav postcode is AB315QH.
The Royal Deeside Railway is a standard gauge steam and diesel hauled heritage railway, in a beautiful setting running alongside the River Dee. The line is currently about one mile long and the return journey lasts about 15 to 20 minutes.
At the Milton of Crathes, we have a railway carriage tearoom, a shop with ice creams etc., all with a wonderful view of the surrounding hills.
The Milton of Crathes complex includes craft shops, restaurant and art gallery.
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PHOTOS AND UPDATES
Slideshow of the relocation of the station building to the Milton.
Services run every 45 minutes from 11.00 - 4.15
SERVICES :
Click HERE for details of access for disabled visitors.
ACCESS :
Click HERE for details of the timetable and fares.
STEAM LOCO : The steam locomotive ‘Sir Thomas Royden’ has completed commissioning at the Royal Deeside Railway and is now ready for service. The first public steam services will be on Sunday 26th May. Click HERE for details of the loco.
!!! ENGINE DRIVERS & GUARDS NEEDED !!!
We urgently need more volunteers to train as engine drivers, guards and shop staff. For more details, click HERE.
The next steam service will be Sunday 26th May
Updated Sun 12/5
Click HERE for the 2013 information leaflet.
LEAFLET :
The Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society (RDRPS) is a Registered Scottish Charity No. SC027686
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and many local companies
All services are operated by the Deeside Railway Company Ltd, registered in Scotland No.241603
Station shop telephone 01330 844416 (Answerphone except service days)
