Much fanfare surrounded the return of passenger services to Leven last year. The Fife coastal town lost its railway station in 1969, although the seafront power station received freight deliveries until the turn of the century. The double-track line then rusted away for years before being slated for reopening. But train whistles could occasionally be heard in Kirkton Yard, an old marshalling facility next to the inactive route. Fife Heritage Railway - then known as the Kingdo

The birth of the modern passenger railway can be traced back to 1825, with the opening of the Stockton & Darlington line in County Durham. Many events have been organised this year to commemorate the bi-centenary and I was determined to catch Inspiration - an exhibition train currently touring the UK (until March 2026). Curated in conjunction with the National Railway Museum, entry tickets are free although a timeslot must be booked in advance. The aim is to showcase ground-

This year (2025) marks the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, widely regarded as the world's first working steam...

This place had been on my radar for a while. I finally took the chance to visit when I travelled up to Dundee with Nicole. She had...

The summer walking trip to London is now an annual pilgrimage for me. This year I booked four nights at the Walrus Hostel in Waterloo,...

The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum hosts a handful of special events each year. The one that always appeals to me is the Festival of...

Britain has over 200 heritage railways. They range from industrial locos pulling a guard's van along a short stretch to rakes of vintage...

I always have a free Thursday and Friday in the middle of February and this year we booked a hotel in Dundee for a couple of nights....

We often take a drive down to the coastal town of Leven. The expansive beach is perfect for walking and observing birds on the shoreline....

As a keen walker and industrial historian, I have passed by the Falkirk Wheel on several occasions and marvelled at the sight of boats...

Although primarily a train man, I'm interested in all forms of transport. I have been a regular bus user my whole life and currently...

When the modern Edinburgh tram system commenced operation in 2014, it was three years late and £375 million over budget. Such scenarios...

The original Edinburgh tram network was dismantled in 1956. They made a return in 2014, although the lengthy construction process proved...

The top of the Kingdom of Fife lies just across the Firth of Tay from the City of Dundee. Ferries plied their trade across the water for...

I was raised as a Fifer but lived the first four and a half years of my life in Tranent, East Lothian. My folks are both from the Kingdom...

The Lanarkshire town of Coatbridge has a proud industrial heritage and the area was once dominated by foundries and coal mines. The...

One of the best boat trips I've been on is the cruise around the bridges and islands of the Firth of Forth. Departing from Hawes Pier in...

Ever since my dad moved into a care home, I have been making an effort to take mum on day outings over the weekend. She hasn't driven a...

Back in 2016, I began a project which involved walking the canals of Central Scotland. The towpaths are fully accessible to pedestrians...

The Scottish Railway Preservation Society own five miles of track from Bo'ness on the Firth of Forth to a junction with the main...