Mills of Drum railway station

Mills of Drum only remained open until 1863 as an intermediate station on the Deeside Railway that ran from Aberdeen (Joint) to Ballater.

The short single-platform station was opened in 1853[1] and stood on the single track line with a level crossing to the west and a toll gate on the nearby road.

The line became itself became part of the GNoSR and at grouping merged with the London and North Eastern Railway.

[6] The line has been lifted and extensive sections form part of the Deeside Way long-distance footpath.

[7] The station was closed after a short life, however the line remained open for passenger services until 1966.