Royal Deeside Railway

The Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society Visitor Centre is located at the Milton Arts and Crafts Village, 3 miles from Banchory on the A93 Banchory to Aberdeen Road.

The Royal Deeside Railway is a standard gauge steam and diesel hauled heritage railway, in a beautiful setting running alongside the River Dee.  

It is possible to walk or cycle to the Royal Deeside Railway from Banchory along the Deeside Way.  

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The Visitor Centre consists of an exhibition showing the railway in historical times as well as detailing the plans and progress made by the society. A selection of goods are available to purchase and visitors can enjoy refreshments and snacks in comfortable seating, enjoying excellent views out over the Dee valley. 

For over 100 years the Deeside Railway carried passengers and goods from Aberdeen into the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland. Closed in 1966, a portion of the line is now being brought back to life by the Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society, allowing families and enthusiasts alike a view into the fascinating way of life in the Victorian Era.

Santa's Grotto is held on before Christmas when families can come along and visit Santa in his railway Grotto, enjoy refreshments in the railway carriage and take a ride on the train. Details are posted in the Events Listing on the home page of this website.

Distance from Banchory:  3 miles  Location Map 

More information: Royal Deeside Railway Website

Images courtesy of the Royal Deeside Railway