Sutherland and Caithness Railway

The Sutherland and Caithness Railway was a railway worked by, and later absorbed by the Highland Railway running through Sutherland and Caithness, Scotland. Caithness and Sutherland are former counties, and former districts of the Highland region.

History

The line was opened in July 1874. Halkirk, Bower, Watten and Bilbster were closed in 1960, with Hoy, Borrobol Platform and Salzcraggie Platform being closed in 1965.

Connections to other lines

* Duke of Sutherland's Railway at Helmsdale
* Wick and Lybster Light Railway at Wick

Current operations

The line is still open, being part of the Far North Line.

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* [http://railscot.co.uk/Sutherland_and_Caithness_Railway/frame.htm RAILSCOT article on Sutherland and Caithness Railway]