Royal Deeside Railway 2025

Trains run along a one mile line, part of the old Royal Deeside Railway route from Aberdeen to Ballater. Mainly diesel services, sometimes steam in the summer. Also a Battery Electric Railcar (unique within BR). Diesel "Driver for a Fiver" experiences are offered.

Contacts

Operator: Deeside Railway Company Ltd

Address: The Station Milton of Crathes Banchory Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH

Telephone: 01330 844 416
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

20 Apr; 4 May; 15, 29 Jun; 13, 27 Jul; 10, 16-17, 31 Aug.

Travel

By Bus: 201, 202, 203
By Rail: Aberdeen / 15 miles

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments
Souvenir Shop
Part disabled access

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The railway is a standard gauge steam and diesel hauled heritage railway, in a beautiful setting running alongside the River Dee. At the Milton of Crathes, there is an award-winning Victorian station with a railway carriage tearoom, all with views of the surrounding hills.