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Kirriemuir railway station

Coordinates: 56°40′25″N 2°59′54″W / 56.6736°N 2.9983°W / 56.6736; -2.9983
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Kirriemuir
General information
LocationKirriemuir, Angus
Scotland
Coordinates56°40′25″N 2°59′54″W / 56.6736°N 2.9983°W / 56.6736; -2.9983
Grid referenceNO389539
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyScottish North Eastern Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
12 August 1861 (1861-08-12)Opened
4 August 1952Closed to passengers
1965 (1965)Closed completely

Kirriemuir railway station served the burgh of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland from 1861 to 1965 on the Scottish Midland Junction Railway.

History

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The station opened on 12 August 1861 by the Scottish North Eastern Railway. The station was closed to passengers on 4 August 1952 and to goods traffic in 1965.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Kirriemuir, Station". Canmore. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Vintage Kirriemuir www.vintagekirriemuir.com Kirriemuir Railway Station". Vintage Kirriemuir. Retrieved 14 February 2018.