Route Map

The Tain–Brora Line

Follow the proposed aerial route from Tain to Brora through the heart of Sutherland — four stations, one cable, no traffic.

Tain–Brora Line
Project Status
  • Highland Council planning permissionApproved
  • Greasing Pit agreementSecured
  • Club House conversionUnder way
  • StaffingOngoing
  • Community outreachPending
  • Traffic study2027
  • Cabin & cable procurementTendering
Weather advisory. Services pause when winds exceed 100 kph. This is rarer than you would think.

Dornoch Firth Crossing

Our signature section spans the Dornoch Firth with spectacular views of the Royal Dornoch Golf Club and the ancient Dornoch Cathedral, several hundred feet below where they cannot bother you.

  • Duration: 18 minutes
  • Highlights: Cathedral views, golf course panoramas, wildlife spotting
  • Availability: Daily departures (weather permitting)

Sutherland Coastal Section

Ride above the dramatic Sutherland coastline, where rugged cliffs meet the North Sea — seals, dolphins and seabirds below, Dunrobin Castle ahead.

  • Duration: 25 minutes
  • Highlights: Coastal wildlife, dramatic cliffs, Dunrobin Castle
  • Availability: Seasonal (May–September)

Evening Circuit

A Highland sunset from a heated cabin. Complimentary refreshments as you glide over golden-lit moorland.

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Highlights: Sunset views, complimentary refreshments
  • Availability: Evening departures (advance booking required)
The Line at a Glance

By the Numbers


4
Stations
Tain, Dornoch, Golspie (Dunrobin), Brora
99.3–99.9%
Reliability
Typical for modern Tdg/3s systems
100 kph
Wind threshold
Services pause above this speed
2029
Opening
In advance of the tourist season
Construction

Progress to 2029


System implementation is planned in advance of the 2029 tourist season.

Progress to 2029 — five milestones to the first public cabin Oct 2024 — Greasing Pit Agreement secured Feb 2026 — Club House conversion underway 2026 — Grease pit facilities near completion 2027 — Traffic study completion 2029 — System implementation Next stop: 2029 — register your interest

Plan Your Journey

Ready to ride above Sutherland? Register your interest and be among the first aboard when the cable starts turning.

Or ring +44 1862 733 222 — ask for anyone but the Chief Gondalegal Officer.

Live route map — Tain to Brora Pan and zoom to explore station sites

Station positions shown are proposed and subject to planning consent from The Highland Council.