NM9081 : Glenfinnan viaduct
taken 10 years ago, near to Glenfinnan, Highland, Scotland
The Glenfinnan viaduct carries the West Highland Line over the River Finnan, near the head of Loch Shiel. It was built at the end of the 19th Century.
The viaduct, built on a curve, is formed of 21 arches. It is built from concrete, a very early use of this material and a notable feat of engineering at the time.
The viaduct is one of the scenic highlights of the train journey from Fort William to Mallaig, giving views over the Glenfinnan Monument and Loch Shiel. As well as local diesel trains operated by ScotRail, the "Jacobite" steam trains operate across the viaduct during the summer months.
Glenfinnan viaduct has featured in a number of films, notably the Harry Potter series, and also on Scottish banknotes.
More information: Link
The West Highland Line is considered the most scenic railway line in Britain, linking the ports of Mallaig and Oban on the west coast of Scotland to Glasgow.
Wikipedia: Link
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- Grid Square
- NM9081, 89 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Malc McDonald (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 23 June, 2015 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 5 July, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NM 9084 8131 [10m precision]
WGS84: 56:52.5533N 5:26.0409W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NM 9080 8131
- View Direction
- EAST (about 90 degrees)
