10 November 2020

A quite impossible proposal

Online talk by Andy Drummond

Organised by Gairloch Museum. The talk will be live streamed via Zoom, so if you'd like to participate, please get in touch by email and we'll add you to the invitation list. You'll be sent a clickable link and access code to join the talk.  If you have any concerns about the technology, please get in touch and the museum will do their best to find a way for you to be able to view the talks. Further details on Gairloch Museum website

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‘A Quite Impossible Proposal’ by Andy Drummond

Tuesday 10th November 7.30pm

Andy Drummond presents his new book ‘A Quite Impossible Proposal: How Not to Build a Railway, published by Birlinn.  The book tells the story of failed attempts to build railways in the Scottish Highlands, such as the once proposed line from Garve to Aultbea via Poolewe.  The story is one of local enthusiasm, hampered by government and rail company obstructionism.