A steam locomotive hauls the Jacobite train across the curved stone arches of Glenfinnan Viaduct, white exhaust trailing back over the maroon carriages with Highland hills beyond.
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Santa Steam Trains at the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

📅 Selected dates, 5 Dec – 24 Dec 2026📍 Bo'ness Station, Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, West LothianEH51 9AQ

Santa Steam Trains run from Bo'ness on selected dates between 5 and 24 December 2026, with departures at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:00 and the last departure not running on Christmas Eve. The round trip to Birkhill includes a present for every child from Santa, on-board singers and a magician, plus a miniature railway ride and entry to the Museum of Scottish Railways.

What’s on

  • Round trip to North Pole South at Birkhill
  • Museum of Scottish Railways entry included
  • Singers and magician on board
  • Private compartments bookable

Date shown is the organiser’s announced or expected date. Always check the official site before travelling a long way.