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 railway carriage tearoom, 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.
'SANTA SPECIALS'
Santa will be at the Milton of Crathes again this year with a sack full of presents for the children, and hot mince pies and drinks for the adults.
Services will be running every 45 minutes from 9.45 until 4.45, every Saturday and Sunday from 27th November up to and including Christmas Eve.
NEWS :
SANTA SPECIALS : Most Santa Specials are now sold out. When we receive cancellations, the seats will be made available for booking again. Check the blue button on the right.
With the change in the arrangements due to the pandemic, the number of child seats available has been limited by the ability of Santa to greet them all and hand out presents in the grotto.
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 :
'SANTA SPECIAL' ADVANCE BOOKING
For more information on the services and to make an advance booking to secure your preferred visit time and avoid disappointment, click HERE or the blue button below......
