Marykirk railway station

Marykirk railway station served the village of Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland from 1849 to 1956 on the Aberdeen Railway.

Marykirk
General information
LocationMarykirk, Kincardineshire
Scotland
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyAberdeen Railway
Pre-groupingAberdeen Railway
Caledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1 November 1849 (1849-11-01)Opened
11 June 1956 (1956-06-11)Closed

History

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The station opened on 1 November 1849 by the Aberdeen Railway. To the north was a goods shed which was on the west of the line. The station closed to both passengers and goods traffic on 11 June 1956.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 275. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 156. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
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Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Laurencekirk
Line and station open
  Aberdeen Railway   Craigo
Line open, station closed

56°47′56″N 2°30′44″W / 56.7988°N 2.512248°W / 56.7988; -2.512248