Promotional Document Folder

2026/057

Promotional document folder presented by Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Ltd to guests invited on a railway journey between Edinburgh and Mallaig on 30 October 1997.

1997

Description

Promotional material in plastic folder with a tartan pattern cover presented by Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Ltd to guests invited on a railway journey between Edinburgh and Mallaig on on 30 October 1997 to celebrate the Glenfinnan Viaduct Centenary 1897-1997.

Inside the folder are:

  • a guest list
  • an invitation to Mr Roland Paxton with timetable on the reverse
  • a plan showing the route of the journey a menu card
  • a booklet “100m Years of the West Highland Railway”
  • a booklet by ScotRail “The West Highland Line a Window Gazer’s Guide”• a Parker ballpoint pen in a a Parker pen in a plastic case titled “Glenfinnan Viaduct Centenary 1897-1997”
  • a plastic carrier bag

The train departed Edinburgh Waverley Station at 06.30 arriving Mallaig at 14.55; departing Mallaig at 15.06 arriving Edinburgh Waverley at 21.56. Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner were served.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

2026/038

Item Type

Short Description

Sir Robert McAlpine promotional folder

Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

1997

Sub-items

Promotional brochure, guest list, invitation to Mr Roland Paxton, plan showing the route, menu card, booklet, commemorative photograph of Mr Paxton, Parker ballpoint pen and six inch scale

Supporting Items

None

Makers Number

None

Marks

None

Dimensions (mm)

320 x 260

Donor

Date Donated

August 2026

Materials

plastic, paper and metals

Condition

Good

Display Location