Tillyeve Crossing

Tillyeve Crossing gates have survived in remarkably good condition and 35 years since the last goods train passed along the Line remain in the open position allowing access to Linkshill. The name Tillyeve  is derived from the Gaelic (Tulach,) a small hill and for  a howl or cry. As befits this rolling countryside,several place names in the vicinity contain the 'Tilly' element.

Gates on the north (Logierieve) side of the Line

Rufus sitting patiently  by the gate on the Newmachar (south) side of the crossing.

Lush June vegetation, the feathery fronds of aniseed scented Sweet Cecily, pink campion and rosebay willow herb growing by the crossing.

Tillyeve Crossing Keeper's House nestles close to the Line, the sign in the window of the modern extension on the right reads 'WHISTLE'

The sleeper built Linesman's hut in remarkably good condition on the permanent wayto the north  just beyond the crossing gates.

South of Tillyeve the Line begins to climb a gradient of 1 in 75 as it crosses between Rennieshill and Whitlam Hill, this saddle is the watershed between the Ythan and Don river systems.