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Location notes
Aviemore is situated on the Highland Mainline between Perth and Inverness, which is situated 27 miles to the North.
Railway type and traffic
There is a good selection of traction that passes through Aviemore. This can range from HSTs, 66s, 67s, 158s, 170s and the occasional Network Rail Test Unit.
There is also a selection of preserved locos which work on the Strathspey Railway that runs from platform 3 at Aviemore station to Broomhill 8 miles north of Aviemore. The traction on that line can range from 31327. 26025, 46512 and even a Diesel Railcar.
There is also a selection of preserved locos which work on the Strathspey Railway that runs from platform 3 at Aviemore station to Broomhill 8 miles north of Aviemore. The traction on that line can range from 31327. 26025, 46512 and even a Diesel Railcar.
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Environment
Aviemore Station is very peaceful being situated in the highlands of Scotland. The station is open from 07:30 until 22:30.
Road directions
From the A9:
To get to Aviemore from the South take to first entrance to Aviemore and follow signs for The Strathspey Railway. From the North take the first entrance and again follow the signs for The Strathspey Railway.
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Aviemore Station map co-ordinates
To get to Aviemore from the South take to first entrance to Aviemore and follow signs for The Strathspey Railway. From the North take the first entrance and again follow the signs for The Strathspey Railway.
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Aviemore Station map co-ordinates
Parking
There is free parking spaces at The Strathspey Railway Car Park. There is also a Pay and Display Car Park beside the Police Station which is in the Town Centre.
Public transport
There is plenty trains from Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh and a daily GNER service from London Kings Cross and the Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston.
ScotRail timetables can be found here.
There are also buses from Glasgow, Edinburgh and also Inverness. They are Scottish Citylink services 957, 995, 997. There is also Highland Country Buses services 15 and 35.
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ScotRail timetables can be found here.
There are also buses from Glasgow, Edinburgh and also Inverness. They are Scottish Citylink services 957, 995, 997. There is also Highland Country Buses services 15 and 35.
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Amenities
There are toilets in the station and are free of charge. The nearest chip shop is Smifys which is beside the shopping centre on the Main Street. There is also a Tescos which is also on the Main Street.
Accommodation
There are a few Bed and Breakfasts in Aviemore and there is also the Cairngorm Hotel which is across the road from the Railway station.
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Aviemore Station
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Aviemore Station
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Aviemore Station
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Photographic notes
The best place in the Station would be a set of black steps at the north end of platform 1. The footbridge is also a good location as you can get good photos of the trains arriving and departing.
General views - All photographs © David Ross unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south
Fig 2 - Looking south
Fig 3 - Looking south
Location Video
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This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
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