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This lived up to the mental picture of Wemyss Bay Station that I've had in my mind since I was a child and we got off the train here to catch the ferry for a day trip to Dunoon. I can't remember anything about Dunoon but I've always remembered the shapes and the light in this wonderful station.
This lived up to the mental picture of Wemyss Bay Station that I've had in my mind since I was a child and we got off the train here to catch the ferry for a day trip to Dunoon. I can't remember anything about Dunoon but I've always remembered the shapes and the light in this wonderful station.
It is loved by thousands of Scots as the gateway to Rothesay and the Isle of Bute.
Recently the iconic Wemyss Bay station and ferry terminal was voted the UK's best-loved railway station.
More than 70,000 votes were cast in the competition – dubbed the World Cup of Stations – with Wemyss Bay winning with 8403 votes in the final round.
Wemyss Bay Station was built in 1903 by the Caledonian Railway Company. It is generally regarded as an Edwardian Masterpiece and one of the finest railway stations in Britain. The station is heavily canopied, a covered walkway curves round onto the ferry pier and has a clocktower.
The architect, James Miller, and Donald Matheson, Chief Engineer of the Railway Company, were the men responsible for its design. It was the last of the Clyde railway piers to be built, and now the only one remaining.
It well deserves it Grade-A architectural listing, with its sinuous, graceful curves, and elegant glass canopies, still protecting passengers coming off the trains and heading down for the boat connection to Rothesay on the beautiful Isle of Bute.
While there has been a railway spur connecting Wemyss Bay on the edge of the Firth of Clyde since the mid 1860s to the main Glasgow-bound rail line, the station here (rated as one of the most beautiful in all of the British Isles), was built in 1903 by James Miller for the Caledonian Railway, also incorporating a docking and embarkation facility for steamboats which dock right by the station.
Both the covered passageway for pedestrians down to the docks and the railway platforms with their elegant glass and steel canopies have rather beautiful, gentle curves to them. I think you can see why they are popular subjects with Scottish photographers!
Off down there today with my dad, we had gorgeous spring weather - warm, bright light, clear, blue skies, the Clyde sparkling in the sunlight, and the light was perfect for shooting inside the station under that lovely turn of the century steel and glass canopy.
While there has been a railway spur connecting Wemyss Bay on the edge of the Firth of Clyde since the mid 1860s to the main Glasgow-bound rail line, the station here (rated as one of the most beautiful in all of the British Isles), was built in 1903 by James Miller for the Caledonian Railway, also incorporating a docking and embarkation facility for steamboats which dock right by the station.
Both the covered passageway for pedestrians down to the docks and the railway platforms with their elegant glass and steel canopies have rather beautiful, gentle curves to them. I think you can see why they are popular subjects with Scottish photographers!
Off down there today with my dad, we had gorgeous spring weather - warm, bright light, clear, blue skies, the Clyde sparkling in the sunlight, and the light was perfect for shooting inside the station under that lovely turn of the century steel and glass canopy.
The beautiful maroon coaches, including dining, state and a spa coach of the Royal Scotsman framed by James Millers masterpiece, Wemyss Bay station, frequently voted the most beautiful station in Britain😄 #wemyssbay #wemyssbaystation #jamesmiller #jamesmillerarchitect #scottisharchitecture #britisharchitecture #railway #railways_of_our_world #railwaysofbritain #railwaystation #royalscotsman #belmond #belmondroyalscotsman #luxurytravel #luxurytrain #britishrail
While there has been a railway spur connecting Wemyss Bay on the edge of the Firth of Clyde since the mid 1860s to the main Glasgow-bound rail line, the station here (rated as one of the most beautiful in all of the British Isles), was built in 1903 by James Miller for the Caledonian Railway, also incorporating a docking and embarkation facility for steamboats which dock right by the station.
Both the covered passageway for pedestrians down to the docks and the railway platforms with their elegant glass and steel canopies have rather beautiful, gentle curves to them. I think you can see why they are popular subjects with Scottish photographers!
Off down there today with my dad, we had gorgeous spring weather - warm, bright light, clear, blue skies, the Clyde sparkling in the sunlight, and the light was perfect for shooting inside the station under that lovely turn of the century steel and glass canopy.
Another view from inside the Victorian glass-domed roof of Wemyss Bay Station in Scotland, on a sunny summer day. Once a major connection point between trains and steamers. And still the point of departure for the ferry to the Isle of Bute.
Had to be done..after getting off the ferry from Bute the light was looking good so we nipped in here as its such an iconic station....nice station bar as well
Wemyss Bay railway station serves the village of Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde, Scotland. The station is a terminus on the Inverclyde Line, about 26 miles (42 km) west of Glasgow Central. The station incorporates the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry terminal connecting mainland Scotland to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. Quoted from Wikipedia.
While there has been a railway spur connecting Wemyss Bay on the edge of the Firth of Clyde since the mid 1860s to the main Glasgow-bound rail line, the station here (rated as one of the most beautiful in all of the British Isles), was built in 1903 by James Miller for the Caledonian Railway, also incorporating a docking and embarkation facility for steamboats which dock right by the station.
Both the covered passageway for pedestrians down to the docks and the railway platforms with their elegant glass and steel canopies have rather beautiful, gentle curves to them. I think you can see why they are popular subjects with Scottish photographers!
Off down there today with my dad, we had gorgeous spring weather - warm, bright light, clear, blue skies, the Clyde sparkling in the sunlight, and the light was perfect for shooting inside the station under that lovely turn of the century steel and glass canopy.
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This lived up to the mental picture of Wemyss Bay Station that I've had in my mind since I was a child and we got off the train here to catch the ferry for a day trip to Dunoon. I can't remember anything about Dunoon but I've always remembered the shapes and the light in this wonderful station.
West Coast Railway Company Class 31s (leased from FM Rail) 31602 "Chimera" and 31190 "Gryphon" stand in Platform 2 Wemyss Bay with the Royal Scotsman having arrived as 1H97 07:00 from Taynuilt to Wemyss Bay. In Platform 1, First ScotRail Class 334 / Juniper EMU, 334035, waits to depart with a service to Glasgow Central
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Clyde Coast Wemyss Bay. You can arrive by train to board the Rothesay Ferry all under one roof PA18 6AA
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The wonderful and original 1903-built Edwardian-era covered walkway with it's wooden decking of Wemyss Bay Station
The idea of an intregrated transport system is nothing new when people took holidays "Doon the Watter" would arrive by train (steam of course) and walk down this internal ramp in their hundreds and join the Clyde Steamers to Rothesay and other places on the Isle of Bute
Today although not so busy this is still designated a lifeline ferry service to the Isle of Bute operated by Caledonian MacBrayne with their modern ships Argyle & Bute. The upkeep of this preserved station is the responsibility of the Friends of Wemyss Bay Station through the "Adopt-a-Station" mantra by Scotrail.
While there has been a railway spur connecting Wemyss Bay on the edge of the Firth of Clyde since the mid 1860s to the main Glasgow-bound rail line, the station here (rated as one of the most beautiful in all of the British Isles), was built in 1903 by James Miller for the Caledonian Railway, also incorporating a docking and embarkation facility for steamboats which dock right by the station.
Both the covered passageway for pedestrians down to the docks and the railway platforms with their elegant glass and steel canopies have rather beautiful, gentle curves to them. I think you can see why they are popular subjects with Scottish photographers!
Off down there today with my dad, we had gorgeous spring weather - warm, bright light, clear, blue skies, the Clyde sparkling in the sunlight, and the light was perfect for shooting inside the station under that lovely turn of the century steel and glass canopy.
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Visit this beautiful Station PA18 6AA
No need to get wet in foul weather to wait for the Calmac Rothesay Ferry at Wemyss Bay Station on the Clyde Coast with the magnificent Edwardian glass and iron canopy , which is kept in the same condition as it was built all these years ago. The covered curved gradient heads down to the Calmac bookings office. From Glasgow Central
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Ferry to the Isle of Bute Crossing Next to
Railway Station PA18 6AA
Firth of Clyde
A different perspective of Wemyss Bay Station & Ferry Terminal pictured from onboard 'BUTE' on a super warm and sunny afternoon in July 2011 whilst taking an afternoon trip to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute as a foot passenger.
The 1903 Edwardian-era Station Clock Tower stands over the scene , as a foot passenger the walk from the train to the ferry is superb with glass and girders above you head
WCRC Class 31s (leased from FM Rail) 31602 "Chimera" and 31190 "Gryphon" stand in Platform 2 Wemyss Bay with the Royal Scotsman having arrived as 1H97 07:00 from Taynuilt to Wemyss Bay
While there has been a railway spur connecting Wemyss Bay on the edge of the Firth of Clyde since the mid 1860s to the main Glasgow-bound rail line, the station here (rated as one of the most beautiful in all of the British Isles), was built in 1903 by James Miller for the Caledonian Railway, also incorporating a docking and embarkation facility for steamboats which dock right by the station.
Both the covered passageway for pedestrians down to the docks and the railway platforms with their elegant glass and steel canopies have rather beautiful, gentle curves to them. I think you can see why they are popular subjects with Scottish photographers!
Off down there today with my dad, we had gorgeous spring weather - warm, bright light, clear, blue skies, the Clyde sparkling in the sunlight, and the light was perfect for shooting inside the station under that lovely turn of the century steel and glass canopy.
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BREL Commuter Class 318 at Wemyss Bay
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Passengers from the 'Rothesay Boat' arrive onto the platform in the Clyde Coast Wemyss Bay Station and ready to board local BREL commuter set 318265 in it's then Strathclyde Passenger Transport - era carmine & cream livery to Glasgow Central.
BREL - British Railways Engineering Ltd 1970-1992
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Wemyss Bay Station is at the end of a single line from Greenock about 26 miles south west from Glasgow on the southern shore of the Firth of Clyde and electrification was finished by 1967.
This Edwardian Masterpiece deserves it's Grade 'A' architectural listing. The present station was opened 119 years ago in 1903. Operated by Scotrail , who have several "Adopt-a-Station" programmes of which Wemyss Bay is one and looked after by the "Friends of Wemyss Bay Station" , a volunteer group who look after the tidiness of the station with excellent flower arrangements.
WCRC Class 31s (leased from FM Rail) 31602 "Chimera" and 31190 "Gryphon" approach Wemyss Bay with the Royal Scotsman as 1H97 07:00 from Taynuilt to Wemyss Bay
Some more photos from yesterdays's visit to the gorgeous Wemyss Bay station with my dad, once built to connect steam trains from Glasgow to steam boats going out across the Firth of Clyde to the islands, it is still a working port as well as train station, and the ferry Bute came in as we arrived then after unloading took on new cars, pedestrians and bikes before sailing off, so I shot a bunch of pics, long-range and close ups of the decks and bridge.
Passengers get off the newly arrived 1157 ScotRail service from Glasgow Central at Wemyss Bay Station.
18 December 2021
While there has been a railway spur connecting Wemyss Bay on the edge of the Firth of Clyde since the mid 1860s to the main Glasgow-bound rail line, the station here (rated as one of the most beautiful in all of the British Isles), was built in 1903 by James Miller for the Caledonian Railway, also incorporating a docking and embarkation facility for steamboats which dock right by the station.
Both the covered passageway for pedestrians down to the docks and the railway platforms with their elegant glass and steel canopies have rather beautiful, gentle curves to them. I think you can see why they are popular subjects with Scottish photographers!
Off down there today with my dad, we had gorgeous spring weather - warm, bright light, clear, blue skies, the Clyde sparkling in the sunlight, and the light was perfect for shooting inside the station under that lovely turn of the century steel and glass canopy.
Wemyss Bay Victorian Railway Station and ferry terminal to the Isle of Bute. It was a 'wee bit dreich' in Scotland today, waterfalls were waterups and the sea waves in the outer isles were clearing 200 foot (70 metre) cliffs. With the ferry terminal closed due to the weather, perfect time to photograph it while there were no passengers.
The remarkable A-listed Wemyss Bay Railway Station has been described as "one of the finest stations of its period". An extensive two-year refurbishment of this 100-year old building was completed in 2016 by the Spencer Group.
Slideshow on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnh-_UG3a4M
Sony Alpha A6000 with Samyang 12mm f2.0 lens
The beautiful maroon coaches, including dining, state and a spa coach of the Royal Scotsman framed by James Millers masterpiece, Wemyss Bay station, frequently voted the most beautiful station in Britain😄
Some more photos from yesterdays's visit to the gorgeous Wemyss Bay station with my dad, once built to connect steam trains from Glasgow to steam boats going out across the Firth of Clyde to the islands, it is still a working port as well as train station, and the ferry Bute came in as we arrived then after unloading took on new cars, pedestrians and bikes before sailing off, so I shot a bunch of pics, long-range and close ups of the decks and bridge.
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Seimens 3-car Class 380 Electric Multiple Unit 380013 set is seen ready to depart the electrified terminus Wemyss Bay Station on the Clyde Coast and bound for Glasgow Central.
The trains are mostly timed to meet the Calmac ferry service over to the Isle of Bute and Rothesay as part of an ingregated service. In the background you can see the 1903 Edwardian Clock Tower
The Class 380 first entered public service with Scotrail
in Dec 2010
Thanks to Flickr, and the shots people post, not sure which one of my contacts/friends posted shots from here, but being in the area, it was a 15 mile detour to visit here, and be blown away by this wonderful station/ferry terminal, looking great some 25 years after the refurbishment.
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Wemyss Bay railway station serves the village of Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde, Scotland. The station is a terminus on the Inverclyde Line, about 26 miles (42 km) west of Glasgow Central. The station incorporates the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry terminal connecting mainland Scotland to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. The station is managed by Abellio ScotRail.
Work began in late 1862 on the single track Greenock and Wemyss Bay Railway branching from the main Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock Railway at Port Glasgow and taking an inland route across to the coast at Inverkip before descending to Wemyss Bay. This was to connect to Clyde steamer services for Rothesay, Largs and Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, allowing a combined train and steamer journey time of an hour and a half, compared with a typical time of three hours by steamer from Glasgow. The Wemyss Bay Steamboat Company was formed to own the connecting steamers, competing with the private owners of other Clyde steamer services. The route opened on 15 May 1865, but over-ambitious timetables led to severe delays during the first year, damaging the company's reputation, and the route subsequently faced strong competition from other pierheads.
Train services were electrified in 1967 by British Rail, using the 25kV A.C system.
The station was designed by James Miller in 1903 for the Caledonian Railway and is remarkable in its use of glass and steel curves. The station is noted for its architectural qualities and, although one of Scotland's finest railway buildings and Category A listed, it has suffered from neglect. A major refurbishment scheme carried out jointly by Network Rail, Inverclyde Council and the Scottish Government from June 2014 to the spring of 2016 has seen the station buildings and adjacent ferry terminal fully restored.[2][3]
Two platforms are currently in use, though there were three available until 1987