Duncraig railway station
Duncraig railway station is a remote railway station by the shore of Loch Carron on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line, originally (privately) serving Duncraig Castle, a mansion near Plockton, in the Highland council area of northern Scotland. The station is 57 miles 9 chains (91.9 km) from Dingwall, between Stromeferry and Plockton. ScotRail, who manage the station, operate all services at the station.
Duncraig Scottish Gaelic: Dùn na Creige | |
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The platform alongside Loch Carron, looking northeast | |
| General information | |
| Location | Duncraig Castle, near Plockton, Highland Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57.3369°N 5.6372°W |
| Grid reference | NG812332 |
| Managed by | ScotRail |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | DCG |
| History | |
| Original company | Highland Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Highland Railway |
| Post-grouping | LMSR |
| Key dates | |
| 1897 | Opened as private station Duncraig Platform |
| 23 May 1949 | Opened to the public |
| 10 September 1962 | Renamed |
| 7 December 1964 | Closed |
| 5 January 1976 | Reopened |
| Passengers | |
| 2018/19 | 484 |
| 2019/20 | 500 |
| 2020/21 | 30 |
| 2021/22 | 376 |
| 2022/23 | 462 |
| Notes | |
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road | |
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