Dornoch | |
|---|---|
 The former station in 1994 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Scotland |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Pre-grouping | Highland Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway British Railways |
| Key dates | |
| 2 June 1902 [1] | Opened |
| 13 June 1960 | Closed [2] |
Dornoch railway station formerly served the town of Dornoch in Sutherland, Scotland.
The station was opened in 1902. Donald Mackenzie, formerly station master at Georgemas Junction railway station was appointed first station master of Dornoch. [3] The station was situated near Dornoch Cathedral.
The station was the terminus of the Dornoch Light Railway, a branch railway which was later incorporated into the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (in 1923) and the Scottish Region of British Railways in 1948.
The station closed on 13 June 1960.
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Coordinates: 57°52′57″N4°01′41″W / 57.8825°N 4.0280°W
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