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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Alford Valley Community Railway

To operate a community run narrow gauge railway attraction and to enable local people and visitors to explore the rural and agricultural history of the Howe of Alford. Our visitors will be engaged, entertained and educated by the history of the original railway as well as future technological developments. This community run asset will support the economical sustainability of the village, recognising the need to evolve towards a climate friendly operation and embracing that message within an all-inclusive volunteering and visitor opportunity.

Current opportunities

Alford Valley Community Railway is a charming and much loved narrow-gauge railway operated entirely by dedicated volunteers. We offer scenic train rides from the centre of the village, through the...

Alford Valley Community Railway is a charming and much loved narrow-gauge railway operated entirely by dedicated volunteers. We rely on the hard work and dedication of our volunteers to keep...