Coordinates: 56°40′25″N 2°59′54″W / 56.6736°N 2.9983°W / 56.6736; -2.9983

Kirriemuir railway station

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Kirriemuir
General information
LocationKirriemuir, Angus
Scotland
Coordinates56°40′25″N 2°59′54″W / 56.6736°N 2.9983°W / 56.6736; -2.9983
Grid referenceNO389539
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyScottish North Eastern Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
12 August 1861 (1861-08-12)Opened
4 August 1952Closed to passengers
1965 (1965)Closed completely

Kirriemuir railway station served the burgh of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland from 1861 to 1965 on the Scottish Midland Junction Railway.

History

The station opened on 12 August 1861 by the Scottish North Eastern Railway. The station was closed to passengers on 4 August 1952 and to goods traffic in 1965.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Kirriemuir, Station". Canmore. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Vintage Kirriemuir www.vintagekirriemuir.com Kirriemuir Railway Station". Vintage Kirriemuir. Retrieved 14 February 2018.