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Written by Marcus Dawson - 03 Sep 2007
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Location notes
A viaduct over the Kyle of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands.
Reputed to be the longest single box section bridge in Europe, it carries the railway line over the Kyle from Culrain to Invershin, and Georegmas Junction.
Railway type and traffic
Mostly 158s on a day to day basis. But there are often charters to Dunrobin Castle or Wick and Thurso.
Environment
A fairly open area in a river valley.
Road directions
Follow the A836, when you see the viaduct you're at the location!

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Invershin Viaduct map co-ordinates
Parking
You can park your car in the Invershin House car park.
Public transport
Take the train to Invershin station.

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Amenities
Nothing to speak of in the area.
Accommodation
The Invershin House guest house is opposite the location.
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
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Invershin Viaduct

Googly map
Streetmap links
Invershin Viaduct general view map
Invershin Viaduct close up map

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Invershin Viaduct



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Photographic notes
The line over the viaduct runs south east to north west and will favour shots from early morning to around lunch time.
The area is quiet with the only other noises emanating from either the road, or the river.

Fortunately you can cross over the river using a foot bridge mounted under the viaduct. Being a metal grid affair it can be a bit intimidating as you can see down to the river below.


General views - All photographs © Marcus Dawson unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north


Fig 1 - Looking north

The southern face of the viaduct.

Fig 2 - Looking south east


Fig 2 - Looking south east

The northern face of the viaduct

Fig 3 - Looking north west


Fig 3 - Looking north west

The southern face of the viaduct.

Fig 4 - Looking north west


Fig 4 - Looking north west

The southern face of the viaduct.

Fig 5 - Looking north west



Fig 5 - Looking north west

The northern face of the viaduct

Fig 6 - Looking south east



Fig 6 - Looking south east

From the western end of the viaduct looking towards Culrain.

Fig 7 - The river foot crossing



Fig 7 - The river foot crossing


Location Video




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