Timeline

This is a timeline of key events connected to Scotby Station.

1781
Elihu Sutton established a Tannery in Scotby which is to be the main source of employment for the next 150 years.

1836
19th July 1836, the first railway to reach Carlisle, the Newcastle and Carlisle, opens its London Road station. A general holiday is declared.

1842
Scotby Station built

1882
John Foster becomes station master

1920
John Foster retires as station master
Matthew Bright becomes station master

1925
Matthew Bright finishes as station master

1959
Scotby Station closes on Monday 2nd November, 1959

1966
Station House changes ownership from British Railways Board to Border Rural District Council.