Santa Specials — Keith and Dufftown Railway

Run by Keith and Dufftown Railway
Dufftown Station — Dufftown, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Santa Specials on the Keith and Dufftown Railway, a heritage line in Moray, Scotland, with a gift from Santa for each child.

Updated October 28, 2026

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Bookings are open for December. Dates and times are on the railway's booking page.

From £16 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Keith and Dufftown Railway, which describes itself as Britain's most northerly heritage railway, runs Santa Specials in December. The journey takes roughly one and a half hours, because Santa gives out presents to the children on board.

Santa Specials must be booked online through the railway's ticketing page. Parents are asked to give Santa the child's details and preferred type of gift when booking.

What to expect

A journey of roughly one and a half hours during which Santa gives out presents. Children aged 3 to 12 each receive a present from Santa. Children under 3 can see Santa too; for them, the parent or carer provides the present.

Practical info

Online booking is required. Registered address of the railway: Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Banffshire, AB55 4BA; telephone 01340 821181. The boarding station for the Santa Specials is not stated on the page.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Santa Special journey?▾

The whole journey takes roughly one and a half hours, because it takes time for Santa to give out all the presents.

Do I need to book in advance?▾

Yes. Santa Specials require online booking.

Which children get a present?▾

Children aged 3 to 12 each get a present from Santa. For children under 3 who see Santa, the parent or carer provides the present.

What should I tell Santa when booking?▾

The railway asks you to give Santa your child's full details and preferred type of gift when making the booking.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 28, 2026 from the official site: keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk