Strathspey Staycations: Cromdale Station and Firhill Cottage

05/06/2024

Calling all Diesel Enthusiasts... On Fridays in June and September, we will be hauling our Heritage Coaches, with our Heritage Diesel Locos.

Departures from Aviemore at 10:15, 12:45 & 15:00.
Standard travel is available, as well as a range of upgrades:
All services - Observation Carriage
10:15 - 1st Class Tea and Shortbread
12:45 - 1st Class Light Lunch
15:00 - 1st Class Afternoon Tea
Now available to book online at www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk
Day Rover tickets for standard travel, will be available to purchase from our ticket office on the day.

02/06/2024

28/05/2024

The gardens at Ballindalloch castle (just a stop 'up the line' from Cromdale) are absolutely stunning this time of year. Don't miss having a look if you get chance!

18/05/2024

15/05/2024

After an incredible day of gorge walking with the expert activity leaders from Cairngorms Activities they have kindly offered us a 10% off discount code for the use of any of our guests who want to book an activity with them. Check out their website to see what they have to offer: www.cairngormsactivities.co.uk. If you've booked with us just message to ask us for the code so you can book in advance and avoid missing out!

If you’re looking for things to do in the Cairngorms and Scotland visit Cairngorms Activities. Fun, adventure, and memorable outdoor activities for all.

04/05/2024

30/04/2024

🥃 ONE MORE SLEEP! 🥃
Tomorrow, the excitement begins as opens its doors bright and early with breakfast events at Glen Moray distillery and Johnstons of Elgin. Plus, the Enchanting Mystical Whisky Adventure and Murray McDavid's hands-on whisky cask building experience, all kick off before 10am!

Fancy joining us? Check https://ow.ly/3jIe50RqWjQ for final tickets.

13/04/2024

https://www.spiritofspeyside.com/festivals/whisky/events

08/04/2024

Cromdale station was opened by the Strathspey Railway on 1 July 1863. It was absorbed by the Great North of Scotland Railway. Then station passed on to the London and North Eastern Railway during the Grouping of 1923. Passing to the Scottish Region of British Railways on nationalisation in 1948.

The station was host to a LNER camping coach from 1935 to 1939 and possibly one for some of 1934. A camping coach was also positioned here by the Scottish Region from 1954 to 1955.

The station includes a restored GNSR six-wheeled coach body now, built at Inverurie Works in 1916, which is currently let out by the owners as a camping coach, offering holiday accommodation, as well as a car porch, constructed to look like a platform awning.

30/03/2024

24/03/2024

This 'Notice as to Trespass' has been lovingly restored by the owner of the converted Cromdale Station. It is dated 1/10/1909 and refers to the Great North of Scotland Railway Company, which operated the Strathspey Railway, closed to passengers in 1965.

27/01/2024

This weekend sees the 40th & final Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Rally at Glenmore. A huge spectacle for the senses with the sights and sounds! 🐾🐕

📸 | Aaron Sneddon

27/01/2024

Review of Cromdale Tran Station Camping Coach, a unique place to stay in the Cairngorms.

15/01/2024

Join the Gruffalo's forest adventure! 🌲🐍🦊🦉🐭 Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Feb. 10&11

30/12/2023

January/February 2024 What's On in the Cairngorms is out now!
Pick up all over the Cairngorms and read at your leisure or read online ⤵️
https://bit.ly/JanFeb2024WhatsOn

23/12/2023

Only 3 more sleeps until the big night. Just a few things to note this year that are different from last year.

1. Please don’t bring your dogs - the reindeer herders have expressly asked that dogs are kept away from the event. They frighten the reindeer and bring unnecessary stress to the animals. Unless there is a medical need for your dog to be there, please leave them at home.

2. We are selling the torches and meeting on the grass outside the Craiglynne this year. Not at the triangle. Please keep the road completely clear as the fire service, pipe band, Santa and the reindeer will begin at the triangle. Please join the procession as they walk past the Craiglynne. This is changing because we are trying to avoid creating a bottle neck at the triangle with torch sales and too many bodies.

3. The flame lit torches will cost £5 each and the LED torches for kids will be £3 for 1 or £5 for 2. Where possible please bring cash to pay. It is much more efficient and faster if we don’t have to use a card machine. It’s even more helpful if you can bring the correct change. But this isn’t essential. 😁

4. Most importantly have a lovely time. It is truly a magical event. Say hello to our fabulous volunteers who are marvellous. 🤩

See you Saturday at the Craiglynne at 7pm! We can’t wait.

13/12/2023

If you're still thinking of a getaway this Christmas, why not stay at our unique, quirky railway carriage? You'll be nice and cosy with electric heaters in every room, plus a gas heater and electric blankets. Sleeps 4. Reduced rate of only £90 per night, 5% discount for 5 or 6 days, 10% discount for a week or more. Make it a Christmas to remember. Currently available from 18th December to 30th.

The station house (sleeps 7) is also available next week from the 18th to 23rd (at the reduced rate of £120 per night) and our cottage in Boat of Garten is available until 22nd December and from 4th Jan (reduced rate of £100pn).

Contact us on messenger or at [email protected]

More info at cromdalestation.co.uk.

11/12/2023

Start the journey of discovery and uncover how our experience, unique location, sense of community, and environment inspire our approach to Scotch whisky. A trip around the spirit production process is then followed by an absorbing foray through the art of maturation. Completed with a unique tasting...

10/12/2023

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the station 🎅🥳

04/12/2023

The River Spey at Broomhill near Nethy Bridge tonight ❤️ there is nowhere quite like the Cairngorms when the weather gods deliver ⭐️
Caught on camera by the brilliant Richard behind the lens 📸 | Richard Elliott Aerial Filming

www.visitcairngorms.com/winter

30/11/2023

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow (but not too much please!). Why not book a winter break at our lovely cottage? It's nice and cosy inside whatever the weather.

19/11/2023