Callander Station, Scotland 1962

Callander Railway Station once served as a vital gateway to the Scottish Highlands, welcoming passengers and goods to the bustling town of Callander in Perthshire. Opened in the 19th century, it formed part of the Callander and Oban Railway, which linked the central belt of Scotland with the rugged western coast.

The station became especially important for tourists and locals alike, offering connections to scenic destinations such as Loch Lomond, Crianlarich, and Oban. Trains from Callander passed through Strathyre and Glen Ogle, showcasing some of the most dramatic landscapes on the route. For many, it was the start of a Highland adventure.

However, like many rural lines, Callander Station fell victim to the sweeping cuts of the Beeching Report, which aimed to reduce the cost of Britain’s rail network. The line between Callander and Dunblane was closed on 1 November 1965, and Callander Station shut down as a result.

The station building was demolished in the spring of 1973, and the site was redeveloped into a car park. Today, only a small section of the down platform remains—a quiet reminder of the town’s railway past. Nearby, the old trackbed has been repurposed into walking and cycling paths, allowing visitors to trace the route of the former railway through the Trossachs landscape.