Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust

25/08/2026

Doors Open

We are once again participating in the Aberdeen Doors Open Days on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2026.
Our volunteer run heritage site is home to Aberdeen’s original railway station and contains several important pieces of historic infrastructure, including the fully restored 1906Ransomes & Rapier turntable – still used today to turn visiting steam locomotives. Weather permitting, we will offer demonstrations of how the turntable operates
Visitors can also explore the 1855 engine shed, now a working restoration workshop, where historic wagons and coaches are being rebuilt, along with the newly restored museum in what were derelict railway offices.
Volunteer guides will offer tours giving insight into the depot’s history and ongoing restoration work.
Separately, there will be an option to take a cab ride on our Ruston Diesel Locomotive (chargeable).
Find us at
• Polmuir Avenue, Aberdeen, AB11 7WH (adjacent to the Polmuir Road entrance to Duthie Park) or
• Via the footpath from the Community Garden within Duthie Park
Both entrances will be signposted.

30/07/2026

DREAM OF STEAM
Join FRHT and some of our friends for a day dedicated to dreaming
about steam!

On the 9th August, While we eagerly await the restoration of our own steam locomotive on site, we're looking ahead to the day when steam once again fills what was one of Aberdeen's major railway depots. To celebrate that vision, we've invited some special guests to join us.

The Bon Accord Steam Engine Club will be bringing along a few of their impressive road steam engines both big and small from the North East of Scotland, offering visitors the chance to experience the sights and sounds of steam up close while we offer turntable spins, Cab rides and Craft stalls!

Whether you're a railway enthusiast, a steam fan, or simply looking for a great family day out, we'd love to see you there. We hope you'll join us as we dream about bringing steam back to Aberdeen’s Ferryhill Depot!

23/07/2026

We are having an open day on Sunday the 9th of August 2026 at the Ferryhill railway heritage centre and would like to invite anyone interested in running a craft stall or demonstration stands to get in touch.
The cost for a stand will be £10.
Stand holders must supply their own tables and coverings.
Any coverings such as gazebos must be weighted down by a sufficient amount of weight. Invitations will be given to those interested if space permits otherwise it will be on a first come first serve basis. Please email our events organiser Mark, on [email protected] if you are interested and he will supply further information.

23/07/2026

We look forward to welcoming you to our latest event at our Ferryhill Depot.

19/07/2026

Watch this space for further details of our upcoming event

01/07/2026

Come and visit us at our depot. We are open :-
Tuesday 10am to 4pm
Wednesday 6pm to 10pm
Thursday 10am to 4pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm

Why not contact us on [email protected] and arrange for one of our volunteers to show you around.

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

What do the following have in common.

Both can be found at the Ferryhill heritage railway trust’s depot. The arrivals board is our latest addition and can be seen in our museum with information on its history. The fox only appears when he wants to but is a welcome visitor and an added example of the diversity of our depot. Come along to our Father’s Day open event on 21st June for a fun day for all the family.

For details please follow the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990700709410?aff=oddtdtcreator