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Road directions
The easiest way to get here is to head out of Inverness city as if heading south on the A9. Some 2 miles out of Inverness you pass under the B9006, and the slip road is immediately on the left. Go to the traffic lights at the top, and turn right (Culloden Road). Keep going for the best part of 5 miles You may get glimpses of the viaduct over the fields to your right; this should be the cue to slow down.
Parking
If you are around after the working day, it is possible to park in the entrance to the transport depot. But beware, the odd bus uses this to reverse into to turn round. Otherwise tuck you car well into the side of the road - the east side of the bridge is probably safer. Walk the few yards back and peer over! Beware the road traffic is quite frequent and oblivious to speed limits!
Public transport
Simply take the Rapsons Coaches no 7 Bus which will be going to Piperhill and ask the driver for Sunnyside. This bus leaves from the main post office at Queensgate in Inverness.
Amenities
There is nothing at the location.
Accommodation
Inverness city has any number of hotels and guest houses. There are also a couple of guest houses adjacent to the battlefield visitor centre. There is a caravan park a short distance further east on the left hand side.
This situation is only any good whilst there is usable daylight as trains pass at speed. Best times of day for the light are early morning to mid-day for southbound shots, as the cutting can be quite dim, otherwise. However the late afternoon / evening is definitely better for inbound trains. Inevitably with such a location the angles are quite acute. Videographers with a long zoom can get great inbound shots as you can see the line all the way over the viaduct and onto the embankment beyond, so some long sequences available here.
