The Royal Deeside Railway is a standard gauge steam and diesel hauled heritage railway, in a beautiful setting running alongside the River Dee.
The Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society (RDRPS) is a Registered Scottish Charity No. SC027686
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and many local companies
All services are operated by the Deeside Railway Company Ltd, registered in Scotland No.241603
Station shop telephone 01330 844416 (Answerphone except service days)
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At the Milton of Crathes, we have an award-winning Victorian station, a shop with ice creams etc., all with a wonderful view of the surrounding hills. The Milton of Crathes complex includes craft shops, a restaurant and art gallery. For a short aerial video of the east end of the railway, click HERE.
NEWS :
We’re at the Milton of Crathes Art & Craft village on the A93 Aberdeen to Banchory road, about 3 miles east of Banchory, Aberdeenshire. Click HERE for a map of our location.
Public transport by Stagecoach buses on routes 201, 202 and 203 from Aberdeen bus station to Crathes Castle.
The SatNav postcode is AB315QH.
LOCATION :
Click HERE for details of access for disabled visitors.
Tel. 01330 844416 (Answerphone except service days)
eMail : click HERE to send an enquiry about Santa bookings
: click HERE to send an email to the Society secretary.
: click HERE to send an email to the Charter Manager.
: click HERE to send an email to the Operations Director.
Snail mail : The Royal Deeside Railway
Milton of Crathes
Banchory
Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH
CONTACTS :
ACCESS :
A LIMITED STEAM SERVICE
IS OPERATING THIS YEAR
Click the button for details
DRIVE A STEAM LOCO
Steam experience sessions are available again in 2022. Learn to drive a steam loco under individual tuition and take control for a run down the line in a 45 minute session at the Deeside Railway.
Click HERE for more details.
SANTA SPECIALS : Advance booking for the Santa Specials will not open until the Autumn, check back here for details nearer the time.
SERVICES : A limited steam service is operating this year due shortage of volunteers, click HERE for timetable and fares.
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP : You can now join the Society or renew your membership online, click HERE for details.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED !
The railway is urgently in need of volunteers, especially to train as steam loco firemen. Click HERE to contact Chris for more information.