Craigleith | |
|---|---|
 The site of the station in 2007 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Craigleith, Edinburgh Scotland |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Caledonian Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway British Railways (Scottish Region) |
| Key dates | |
| 1 August 1879 | Opened |
| 1 July 1922 | Name changed to Craigleith for Blackhall |
| 30 April 1962 | Closed |
Craigleith railway station served the area of Craigleith, Edinburgh, Scotland from 1879 to 1962 on the Leith Branch and the Barnton Branch.
History
The station opened on 1 August 1879 by the Caledonian Railway. There were two goods sidings to the east, one serving Craigleith Quarry. The station's name was changed to Craigleith for Blackhall on 1 July 1922. It closed on 30 April 1962.[1][2]
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| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrayfield Line and station closed |
Leith Branch | East Pilton Line and station closed | ||
| Terminus | Barnton Branch | House o' Hill Halt Line and station closed |
55°57′22″N 3°14′39″W / 55.9562°N 3.2441°W
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