Visit Grantown on Spey

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Whether you remember the days of steam from yesteryear, or your era is “Thomas the Tank”, or you simply want a relaxing day in the Highlands, come and enjoy a train journey with a difference in spectacular Strathspey.The round trip from Aviemore through Boat of Garten to Broomhill takes approximately 1½ hours, or you can shorten your trip by going part of the way.The Strathspey Railway is run almost entirely by volunteers and their spirit of adventure means that you can experience the magic …

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Video of the upbound journey of the Cairn Gorm Mountain Funicular Railway, which opened in 2001. The railway climbs about 1500 feet to a visitor station and restaurant. A one-way trip takes about 8 minutes.