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Milton of Crathes Visitor Centre & Coffee Shop
The visitor centre is housed in two railway coaches
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The Deeside Railway Company Limited
A company limited by guarantee.
Milton of Crathes, Banchory, Kincardineshire, AB32 5QH.
Registered in Scotland - Company No. SC241603
The operating company of the Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society
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Visitor Centre Interior & Seating
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Opened in early 2002, the Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society Visitor centre is located at the Milton Arts and Crafts Village, 15 miles from Aberdeen on the A93 Aberdeen to Banchory Road and located next to the historic Crathes Castle
The Visitor Centre is open when the railway is operating. A selection of goods is available to purchase in the shop and visitors can enjoy refreshments and snacks in comfortable seating in the two static train carriages.
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Operating Timetable and Prices
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Public Operating Days for 2010
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Mon |
| January |
2 |
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| February |
NO PUBLIC SERVICES |
| March |
NO PUBLIC SERVICES |
| April |
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4 |
5 |
7 |
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11 |
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18 |
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25 |
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| May |
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2 |
3 |
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9 |
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16 |
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23 |
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30 |
31 |
| June |
5 |
6 |
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12 |
13 |
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19 |
20 |
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26 |
27 |
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| July |
3 |
4 |
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7 |
10 |
11 |
14 |
17 |
18 |
21 |
24 |
25 |
28 |
31 |
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| August |
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1 |
2 |
4 |
7 |
8 |
11 |
14 |
15 |
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21 |
22 |
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28 |
29 |
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| September |
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5 |
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12 |
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19 |
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26 |
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| October |
NO PUBLIC SERVICES |
| November |
NO PUBLIC SERVICES |
| December |
4 |
5 |
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11 |
12 |
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18 |
19 |
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Public Operating days in 2010 are as follows (and as shown above):-
January: Saturday 2nd - The "Hangover Special"
Sundays: from Easter to the end of September
Saturdays: from June to the end of August
Wednesdays: during Spring and Summer school holidays
Bank Holidays: 5th April, 3rd May, 31st May and 2nd August
December: Santa Specials on the Saturdays and Sundays prior to Christmas
There are no public services in February, March, October or November (although private charters may be feasible - see below).
Train Departures
| 2nd January 2010 | departures from 11:00 to 16:00 (half-hourly) |
April 2010 to
September 2010
inclusive | departures from 11:00 to 16:30 (half-hourly) |
| December 2010 | departures from 11:00 to 16:00 (half-hourly) |
(The train ride takes about 20 minutes).
Fares
| Adults: | T.B.A. | |
| Members: | Free | (On production of membership card) |
| Children: | T.B.A. | (Under 2 years - free) |
| Concessions: | T.B.A. | |
Please note that tickets should be obtained from the shop prior to travelling on the train.
Special Charters
We can also offer special train rides for visiting parties on other days by mutual arrangement. Please email the Secretary on the contacts page to arrange this.
Volunteers Wanted!
As in previous years the railway is now preparing for the 2010 opening season and volunteers are being sought to assist in the running of the shop/visitor centre and
with the operation of public train services. Following on from the great progress made in 2009 and with the imminent prospect of steam hauled trains, 2010 is already shaping up to be
another great year for the railway, but as ever this is dependent on the generosity of members & volunteers who are able to provide their time to assist in the running of
the railway.
If you can spare an afternoon or two to assist, why not check the volunteer rota to see where we could use your help!
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