Magic news as Glenfinnan welcomes an extended 40mph speed limit
Along with Glenfinnan Community Council, Ms Forbes campaigned for months to see a reduction in the speed limit on safety grounds.
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This week in 1745: the Prince sets foot on Scottish soil for the first time
The 24-year-old Prince’s travelling companions on board the Du Teillay were a motley crew of seven much older and rather infirm gentlemen – later called The Seven Men of Moidart
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Glenfinnan Community Council holds its AGM
In his chairman’s report, Mr Gibson gave his thanks to everyone for adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines and continuing instructions.
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This week in 1745: the Bonnie Prince sets sail for Scotland…
To mark the 275th anniversary of the start of the last Jacobite rising, this week we launch our new weekly series involving a weekly timeline of the events leading up to that momentous day at Glenfinnan on August 19, and some of the interesting facts and artefacts associated with the rising.
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Jacobite Express steam train to also skip stopping at Arisaig
All passengers will have to wear face masks on board the Jacobite this summer and in order to maintain on-board social distancing, the buffet car will remain closed. Instead there will be a trolley serving refreshments.
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Glenfinnan Viaduct features in new VisitScotland sketching project
Sketching Scotland is just one of several initiatives the national tourism organisation has created to bring Scotland to visitors.
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Glenfinnan’s Ingrid goes virtual for oceans initiative
The commission is one of several special SNH projects to celebrate our coasts and waters and their wildlife during the themed year and raise awareness of the importance of healthy seas.
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National Trust considers portable toilets for Glenfinnan and Glencoe sites
Glenfinnan alone normally sees almost 400,000 visitors annually, with people drawn to see the 1745 monument and the famous viaduct which appeared in the Harry Potter movies.
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Landslip closes rail line at Lochailort until July 13
Scotrail services between Mallaig and Fort William have been adversely affected and Network Rail engineers had engineers quickly on site.
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Jacobite steam train to bypass Glenfinnan station, says operator
Among the safety measures planned are changes to seating plans in the Jacobite’s vintage carriages so that people can maintain social distancing on board the train.