The Friends of the Far North Line
Cairdean Na Loine Tuath
the campaign group for rail north of
Inverness - lobbying for improved services for the local user, tourist and freight
operator
The opening of the final stretch of the Far North Line from Helmsdale to Thurso and Wick took place on 28 July 1874. FoFNL is co-ordinating with the Highland Railway Society and the Scottish Association for Public Transport to mount an exhibition in Wick Station to commemorate the event, and to have a session of talks, probably on the afternoon of Sunday 28th. Plans are not finalised yet so details will appear on our website in due course.
The Far North Line Community Rail Partnership, in collaboration with FoFNL is also holding an event to celebrate the opening, scheduled to fit with our AGM & Conference in June. The event will be held at RSPB Forsinard on Friday 21 June. Speakers will cover the history and the future prospects of both the line and the landscape. Check the Press Release for full details.