A Caithness-flag terminal station marks the end of the Far North Line with a broad train-shed gable and round-arched openings.
Quick facts
- Date
- Opened in 1874
- Architect / designer
- Built for the Sutherland and Caithness Railway; individual designer not identified in the designation
- Type
- Single-platform terminal station with train shed and offices
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB42321)
- OS grid reference
- ND 36070 50889
Architecture and continuing use
The gable-ended train shed extends over the single platform, with lean-to offices alongside. Segmental and round arches, a trefoil opening and a blind oculus give a modest but purposeful railway character.
Its story
The Sutherland and Caithness Railway opened the station in 1874, connecting Wick to Inverness and the national rail network. It continues to serve passengers as the line’s terminus.
Why it is included
The station records how rail transformed access to a remote county town while using local flagstone to root national infrastructure in Caithness.
What to notice
- Elliptical train-shed arch over track and platform.
- Round-headed office windows and trefoil opening.
- Caithness flag construction and low slate roofs.
Reading the surroundings
ScotRail publishes live services and accessibility information. The platform has step-free access, but staffing, ticket-office and waiting-room hours vary; remain within passenger areas.
Timeline
- Opened in 1874 The Sutherland and Caithness Railway opened the station in 1874, connecting Wick to Inverness and the national rail network. It continues to serve passengers as the line’s terminus.
- Present Operational ScotRail passenger station and northern terminus of the Far North Line.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Operational facilities and opening hours can change; check ScotRail before travel.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Wick Railway Station, LB42321 — Designation status, mapped location, construction phases, fabric, authorship and architectural or historical interest.
- ScotRail: Wick station — Current operation, address, facilities, accessibility and service information.
Location
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