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Friarton, Perth, Perthshire.
| NGR: | NO 11750 20180 |
| WGS84: | 56.36567, -3.43012 |
| Length: | 1115 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Ochil Volcanic Fm |
| Tags: | Tunnel, ManMade |
| Registry: | second |
Railway tunnel (19th Century), active.
NO 1191 2123 (N portal by Friarton) to NO 1175 2018 (SW portal by Craigend).
Operational since 1848, despite being bombed by a German aircraft in 1940. Serves both the Stirling - Perth main line and Fife - Perth line which amalgamate just south of the tunnel at Hilton Junction.
The 1994 edition of the OS 1:100,000 map notes air three shafts (NO 1194 2108, 1193 2064 and 1185 2037).
Alternative Names: Friarton Tunnel
Notes: Given coordinates are for the SW portal by Craigend.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-05-29 09:01:00
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