Friday April 25th 2025
Painters working on Forth Railway Bridge, 1 February 1961.
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Luke Jackson
‘Smoke and Steel: the History of Scotland’s Railways’ is a brand-new exhibition opening tomorrow at Stirling Castle.
Railways have helped to shape Scotland’s history and the nation today, with 2025 marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Using material from Historic Environment Scotland’s archives and as part of Railway 200, the exhibition explores the history and impact of this groundbreaking means of transport.
Visitors can discover more about the railway’s construction, architecture and the connections they created, as well as their impact on industry and leisure.
Claire Whitbread, Exhibitions Manager at Historic Environment Scotland, said:
“The railway is a fascinating part of our heritage that has shaped Scotland’s landscape and continues to have an impact on how we live, forming connections across the nation and ushering in a new age of transport.
“We’re thrilled to be commemorating the 200th anniversary of the railway with this brand-new exhibition that charts the challenges faced in Scotland, celebrates those who built it and explores the rise, decline and renewal of Scotland’s railways”
‘Smoke and Steel: the History of Scotland’s Railways’ is on at Stirling Castle from Saturday 26 April 2025 to Sunday 7 September 2025. Entry to the exhibition is included with admission to the site. Tickets can be booked in advance. Entry is free for Historic Scotland members.
For more information and to book tickets, visit historicenvironment.scot/whats-on.
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