Dalcross railway station was a former railway station situated near the settlement of Dalcross, approximately 5 mi (8 km) northeast of Inverness, in the Highland council area of Scotland. The station was located on the Highland Main Line, which connects Inverness with Perth and further to the south of Scotland.
History
- Opening: The station opened on 7 November 1855 as part of the Inverness and Nairn Railway, which later became incorporated into the Highland Railway.
- Infrastructure: The facility comprised two platforms flanking the double‑track main line, a small goods yard with a siding, a signal box, and a modest station building on the southbound platform.
- Ownership: Following the 1923 grouping, the station came under the control of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS). After nationalisation in 1948, it was managed by British Railways' Scottish Region.
- Closure: Passenger services were withdrawn on 3 May 1965 as part of the widespread reductions in the railway network during the 1960s (often associated with the Beeching cuts). The station closed completely shortly thereafter, and the buildings were subsequently demolished.
Post‑closure developments
The former station site remained disused. In the 21st century, local authorities and transport planners have identified the Dalcross location as a potential site for a new station to serve Inverness Airport, which lies adjacent to the former railway alignment. Various feasibility studies and proposals have been discussed, but as of the latest publicly available information (2023), no new station has been constructed or opened at the site.
Geographical context
The station was positioned on the east side of the main line, close to the A96 road, and within the parish of Dalcross. The surrounding area is predominantly rural, with agricultural land and scattered residential dwellings.
Legacy
Although Dalcross railway station is no longer operational, its historical presence contributed to the development of transport links in the Inverness region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The site continues to be referenced in discussions about improving rail access to Inverness Airport.