Glenfinnan railway station is a railway station serving the village of Glenfinnan in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is on the West Highland Line, between Lochailort and Locheilside, located 14 miles 58 chains from the former Banavie Junction. Glenfinnan Viaduct is about 0.7 miles to the east of the station.
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We arrived here after walking the Glenfinnan trail from the viaduct. As it was Friday afternoon in November, we didn't expect much open/around. As we were just reading the map and museum info. A man from the museum asked if we wanted to go in the museum. As we had literally just finished walking for the last hour or so, we weren't ready to do anything and responded politely. However, his response was definitely not what we expected!
'Well, we built the trail, but whatever' and went off in a huff.
This wasn't what we expected at all. It put a downer on our day, which is a shame, as the trail and view of the viaduct is nice. It does need work, though, as due to its popularity, it is heavily used.
If we had a better response from this guy, we may have said 'maybe in 10 mins' but basically they wanted money from us as other people have said although it is free, they expect a donation.
We had planned to donate via the QR code...
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A Hidden Gem with a Warm Welcome!
Absolutely loved our visit to the Glenfinnan Station Museum! Itโs a small but wonderfully curated museum full of fascinating railway history and local charm. The displays really bring the past to life, and stepping inside the restored carriage was a real treat.
A special mention goes to the incredibly friendly car park attendant who welcomed us with a big smile and helpful tips for making the most of our visit. Itโs rare to get such a warm and genuine welcome these days, and it really set the tone for the rest of the experience.
The museum itself is in a stunning location right by the famous Glenfinnan Viaductโperfect timing if you catch the steam train passing. The cafรฉ in the old railway carriage is also a lovely touch and a great place to relax afterwards.
Highly recommend a visit if you're in the Highlandsโgreat for train enthusiasts, families, or anyone who appreciates a bit of...
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๐ We had an excellent day here visiting from the viaduct! ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ The walk was stunning and totally worth it.
We had a great chat with Hamish, who was absolutely brilliant ๐ He let us try out the signal box lever frame and we even got to control a working signal outside the hut! So cool! ๐ฆ
Hamish also showed us how the old signalling system worked using the old lever frame cleverly hooked up to screens in the signal box which was such a fun setup. He then gave us a look inside the museum and was a real pleasure to talk to.
Lunch in the old dining carriage was a real treat ๐๐ฝ๏ธ superb food and incredible cakes ๐ง๐
Just when we thought it couldnโt get better, the Jacobite steam train pulled in ๐ and the sun came out โ๏ธ A perfect finish to a fantastic visit.
Iโd 100% recommend taking the walk from the viaduct, the views are breathtaking, and the museum was one of the highlights of our whole trip to...
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