Blairgowrie railway station
Blairgowrie | |
|---|---|
 The station in 1961 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Perth and Kinross |
| Coordinates | 56°35′25″N 3°20′06″W / 56.5904°N 3.335°W |
| Platforms | 2 |
| History | |
| Original company | Scottish Midland Junction Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Caledonian Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 August 1855 | Opened |
| 10 January 1955 | Closed to passengers |
| 6 December 1965 | Closed completely |
Blairgowrie railway station served the burgh of Blairgowrie and Rattray, Perth and Kinross, Scotland from 1855 to 1955 on the Scottish Midland Junction Railway.
History
The station opened on 1 August 1855 by the Scottish Midland Junction Railway, situated on a branch line from Coupar Angus.
It closed to passengers on 10 January 1955 and goods traffic on 6 December 1965.[1][2] Its former location is now the site of a Tesco supermarket; nearby streets retain railway-themed names.
References
- ^ "Blairgowrie Station". Canmore. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ "Outside Blairgowrie Railway Station". Discover Blairgowrie. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
External links
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus | Scottish Midland Junction Railway Caledonian Railway |
Rosemount Line and station closed | ||
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