Glenfinnan

About half-way along the picturesque Scottish West Highland Railway line between Fort William and Mallaig lies Glenfinnan station. The Jacobite Steam Train and other trains regularly run this route, and just before arriving at Glenfinnan from the direction of Fort William, the line crosses a spectacular arched viaduct, which has appeared in one of the Harry Potter films. The site has historical significance too, since it was here that Prince Charles Edward Stuart first raised his standard and gathered his forces for the ill-fated Jacobite rebellion of 1745. A stone tower commemorates the event, and stands dramatically on the shore of Loch Shiel. A National Trust for Scotland visitor centre provides further information on the historical background.

Related Topics:
Scottish - West Highland Railway - Fort William - Mallaig - Jacobite Steam Train - Viaduct - Harry Potter - Charles Edward Stuart - Standard - Jacobite rebellion - 1745 - Loch Shiel - National Trust for Scotland

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