Granton Gasworks station

I was over seeing our travel agents in Silverknowes, Edinburgh), which gave me the opportunity of blipping the refurbished Granton Gasworks station.

The station was built on a private branch line by the Edinburgh & Leith Gas Commissioners to serve their workers in an area of limited public transport and was in operation between 1902-1942 and allowed workers to easily access the gasworks. 

As well as being the railway station, the building also contained the time office, where the workers were required to pass through turnstiles into and out of the works, as well as lavatories, bathrooms, and lockers for the men to store their outdoor clothing. A footbridge over the railway lines led to the works itself.

The building and what is now called Station Square in front of it, is part of the regeneration of Granton which is currently taking place.

I have added a couple of extras including a QR code, which should link you (if you so wish) to the appropriate National Transport Trust pages for more information on the station. Additionally, there is an photo which shows workers arriving by train.

Have a good day all