Ness Islands Railway
32 minute walk from Inverness station · Highlands and Argyll
Located in Whin Park, the Ness Islands Railway is a miniature public attraction that first opened in 1983. As the most northerly facility of its kind open to the public in the United Kingdom, it provides a unique recreational experience for both tourists and locals. Since 2019, it has been operated by Highland Hospice, with all surplus funds supporting vital hospice services across the Highlands.
Visitors can enjoy a site featuring repeat loops, cuttings, and over-bridges, including a historic 140-foot iron bridge dating back to 1837. The fleet includes notable examples like Uncle Frank, Uncle John, and a steam engine named Chrissy. The facility typically welcomes guests from Easter to October, providing a scenic way to enjoy this popular Highland area.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Heritage railway
- Good for
- Family attractions, Industrial heritage, Parks & green spaces, Railways
- Characteristics
- Nationally significant, Open-air, Victorian
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Opening
- Seasonal opening
- Region
- Highlands and Argyll
Stations within walking distance
- Inverness station — 32 min walk, 2.6 km
Other places near Inverness
- Abertarff House — 3 min walk from the station
- River Ness and Caledonian Canal circuit, Inverness — 5 min walk from the station
- Inverness Museum & Art Gallery — 6 min walk from the station
- Inverness Castle — 6 min walk from the station
- Loch Ness 360: Inverness to Drumnadrochit — 6 min walk from the station
- John o' Groats Trail: Inverness to Culbokie — 8 min walk from the station