Morar Viaduct and Bridge

Morar Viaduct and Bridge

ID: REPH_GB1796_859_20_0964_JG DESCRIPTION: The Morar Viaduct carries the West Highland Extension Railway, from Fort William to Mallaig, over the River Morar. Opened in 1901, the line was built to encourage the fishing industry and to link ferry services to the Western Isles. Today it is a favourite railway excursion for tourists. PLACENAME: Morar DISTRICT: Lochaber OLD COUNTY/PARISH: INVERNESS: Glenelg CREATOR (AV): Jamie Gaukroger DATE OF IMAGE: 17 August 2008 PERIOD: 2000s SOURCE: Jamie Gaukroger Asset ID: 38989 KEYWORDS: