Private company

Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway

Railway line in Scotland

The Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway was a section of railway built by the Highland Railway to provide a shorter and more direct route between Inverness and Aviemore, carrying its main line traffic to Perth and the south. The line was constructed as a tactical measure to fend off incursions into the area by rival companies. It opened in 1898.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

The Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway was a section of railway built by the Highland Railway to provide a shorter and more direct route between Inverness and Aviemore, carrying its main line traffic to Perth and the south.2

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