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In-Depth Information
The Fort William-Mallaig railway line has four trains a day (three on Sunday), with stops
at many points along the way, including Corpach, Glenfinnan, Lochailort, Arisaig and
Morar.
Glenfinnan
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Glenfinnan is hallowed ground for fans of Bonnie Prince Charlie; the monument here
marks where he raised his Highland army. It is also a place of pilgrimage for steam train
enthusiasts and Harry Potter fans - the famous railway viaduct features in the films, and is
regularly traversed by the Jacobite Steam Train (
Click here
).
Sights & Activities
GLENFINNAN MONUMENT
This tall column, topped by a statue of a kilted Highlander, was erected in 1815 on the
spot where the Young Pretender first raised his standard and rallied the Jacobite clans on
19 August 1745, marking the start of the ill-fated campaign that would end in disaster 14
months later. The setting, at the north end of Loch Shiel, is hauntingly beautiful.
| Monument
GLENFINNAN VISITOR CENTRE
(NTS; adult/child £3.50/2.50; 9.30am-5.30pm Jul & Aug, 10am-5pm Easter-Jun, Sep & Oct)
This
centre recounts the story of the '45, as the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 is known, when the
prince's loyal clansmen marched and fought their way from Glenfinnan south via Edin-
burgh to Derby, then back north to final defeat at Culloden.
| Visitor Centre
GLENFINNAN STATION MUSEUM
(
www.gleninnanstationmuseum.co.uk
;
adult/child £1.50/75p; 9am-5pm Jun-mid-Oct)
This museum
is dedicated to the great days of steam on the West Highland line. The famous 21-arch
Glenfinnan Viaduct, just east of the station, was built in 1901, and featured in the movie
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
. A pleasant walk of around 0.75 miles east from
the station (signposted) leads to a viewpoint for the viaduct and for Loch Shiel.
| Museum
LOCH SHIEL CRUISES
( 07801-537617;
www.highlandcruises.co.uk
; Apr-Sep)
Offers boat trips along Loch Shiel.
There are one- to 2½-hour cruises (£10 to £18 per person) daily except Saturday and Wed-
| Boat Trips
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