Well, it had to be done really. The curve in the track and the lie of the land just cried out to be photographed. As this panoramic image was taken late in the afternoon, the needs to get enough light to see the surrounding land meant that the exposure of the sky suffered somewhat, resulting in the over exposed white clouds seen here.

Duirinish Railway Station - Scottish Highlands visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Duirinish Railway Station' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Highland.

Panorama from the road crossing of the railway near to Duirinish Station in the Scottish Highlands. Duirinish Station is the penultimate station on the line from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh. This station is undoubtedly one of the smallest and the train only stops here on request, so if you see it coming, wave to the driver to stop!

This famous railway used to be a very important transport link for the area. Indeed it dramatically changed the balance of the local economy by introducing transportation by land, long before the roads traversed the Great Glen and mountainous topography. The railway is still popular with tourists as it passes along some very scenic areas en route. The railway is supported by group of enthusiasts keen to preserve its history and promote its scenery. Occasionally, special tours are run along the Kyle - Inverness railway line with the legendary and luxurious train, The Flying Scotsman. A real treat for railway fans!

The track continues west from here to Kyle of Lochalsh close to the coast providing good views over Loch Carron and the Inner Sound over to the Isle of Skye. To the east lie the towns of Plockton and Stromeferry (no ferry) on Loch Carron. After running the length of the loch, the railway heads inland to Achnasheen before passing Garve and Loch Luichart and Dingwall on the way to Inverness.

Duirinish station is crossed by a tiny single track road leading down to the tiny hamlet of Port-an-Eorna (Scots Gaelic: Golden Port) also known as Barleyport. When barley was grown here, it's vivid bright golden colour in the sunlight was visible as far away across the sea as Skye and Applecross, hence it's name. The road passes through fields where livestock, including the Highland Cow with it's distinctive red-orange long haired coat and horns, roam freely. It leads down a steep hill to Port-an-Eorna cove, a sheltered natural harbour with splendid unspoilt views across the Inner Sound at Barleyport.

Train: The penultimate station on the Inverness to Skye railway.
Road: Duirinish is on one of the minor country lanes between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton, 3 miles from both.