2021

NM9081 : The Top of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scottish Highlands

taken 3 years ago, near to Glenfinnan, Highland, Scotland

The Top of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scottish Highlands
The Top of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scottish Highlands
The Glenfinnan viaduct carries the West Highland Line over the River Finnan, near the head of Loch Shiel. It was built at the end of the 19th Century.

The viaduct, built on a curve, is formed of 21 arches. It is built from concrete, a very early use of this material and a notable feat of engineering at the time.

The viaduct is one of the scenic highlights of the train journey from Fort William to Mallaig, giving views over the Glenfinnan Monument and Loch Shiel. As well as local diesel trains operated by ScotRail, the "Jacobite" steam trains operate across the viaduct during the summer months.

Glenfinnan viaduct has featured in a number of films, notably the Harry Potter series, and also on Scottish banknotes.

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NM9081, 89 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Andrew Tryon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 28 August, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 4 September, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NM 9093 8133 [10m precision]
WGS84: 56:52.5665N 5:25.9535W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NM 90789 81326
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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