Banff Section
Banff
This Section was laid by the Banff, Portsoy & Strathisla
Railway (BP&SR), headquartered in Banff, as part of its
main line from Grange to Banff Harbour. From
Tillynaught, a branch of 3.25 miles led to Portsoy.
The BP&SR opened on 30/7/1859 (goods/passengers),
but was impoverished from the start. The working of the
line was taken over by GNSR (who renamed it the
Banffshire Railway), as from 1/2/1863. Amalgamation
followed, as from 12/8/1867.
Ordens Halt disappeared from the timetable by 1864,
although continued as a conditional stop. More than 50
years later, it briefly reappeared in Bradshaw’s from
January 1917 to 1920.
In 1913, halts were opened at Bridgefoot and at Golf
Club House.
The passenger service was closed on 6/7/1964, with
goods traffic lasting until 6/5/1968.
Banff Railway Scotland
