Skye, Broadford Tramway
Tramway (Modern)
Site Name Skye, Broadford Tramway
Classification Tramway (Modern)
Alternative Name(s) Kilchrist Quarries; Kilbride Quarries; Strath Suardal
Canmore ID 75417
Site Number NG62SW 55.04
NGR NG 6436 2424
NGR Description NG 6436 2424 to NG 6220 2075 and NG 6207 2011
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Strath
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Skye And Lochalsh
- Former County Inverness-shire
NG62SW 55.04 NG 6436 2424 to 6220 2075 and 6207 2011
For bridge at NG 641 236, see NG62SW 55.05. For suggested winding engine house (at NG 6377 2299), see NG62SW 65.
This tramway has been traced alomg a sinuous course between NG 6436 2424 (where it reaches the New Pier, NG62SW 55.06) and NG c. 6246 2114 (where it bifurcates). From this latter point the short SW branch runs along the branch runs along the valley to the Kilbride cutting and polishing works at NG 6220 2075 (NG62SW 95) while the longer SE branch climbs to the lower quarries at NG 6207 2011 (NG62SW 55). The upper quarries at NG 6185 1979 (NG61NW 7.00) are said to have been connected to the system by a rope-worked incline, and a transportable railway system of narrower gauge may have operated within the quarries themselves. (MS/716/4). Information from Dr R Miket (Skye and Lochalsh District Council), September 1993.
