ALVANCE British Aluminium

ALVANCE BA, a member of the GFG Alliance, based in Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, is one of the greenest primary aluminium smelters in the world

[Friends of the West Highland Lines @FWHLines]

'Walk From The Line' – Walks from Roy Bridge Station to Spean Bridge Station via Monessie Gorge

See link below 👇

Walk from the Line – Walks around Roy Bridge to Spean Bridge via Monessie Gorge | WHCRP https://t.co/W1Z1Ja7lEH

(Words and Photos by John Gilchrist)

[Friends of the West Highland Lines @FWHLines]

"Image from [yesterday] afternoon of 66304 with 6S45, the loaded Alcan, crossing the Horseshoe Viaduct, running slightly early on the faster schedule. Note the eagle (I would like to think) above the train, which I did not notice at the time." 📷- Sandy Smeaton @GBRailfreight

[Friends of the West Highland Lines @FWHLines]

Front cover by Sandy Smeaton of new bogie tanks on the Alcan train. Also includes “C&O – 60 years since closure” (commemorated 22/11 at Crianlarich Village Hall), “The Napier Commission, 1883-1884” and “The Grampian Transport Museum”. Lovingly put together by Doug Carmichael

[Friends of the West Highland Lines @FWHLines]

Image of today’s down loaded Alcan crossing the Leven Viaduct at Dalreoch headed by 66737 (carrying the Ukrainian flag) attached. (15/01/35)

📸 by Sandy Smeaton

[Friends of the West Highland Lines @FWHLines]

A work stained 66304, just changed over from 66737, on today’s 6s45 Alcan descending Glen Douglas bank to Arrochar in between sleet showers.

At least someone’s wiped the front number.

📸 By Sandy Smeaton

[Friends of the West Highland Lines @FWHLines]

"Yesterday's Alcan (6S45) creeping down the side of Loch Long, a few minutes early, worked by 66741
(RTT tells me)." - March 3rd 2026

📸 By Sandy Smeaton

[Friends of the West Highland Lines @FWHLines]

Tonight’s down Alcan climbing Glen Falloch headed by 66744, just before the next shower.

(04/16/2026)

📸 By Sandy Smeaton

[Network Rail Scotland @NetworkRailSCOT]

#RailFreight on the West Highland Line!

You love to see it. 😍

@GBRailfreight @AlvanceBA @transcotland

[BBC Scotland News @BBCScotlandNews]

Lochaber smelter's first US exports after Trump tariff changes https://t.co/93wlAL1Kg4

[ASM_Railway_Photography @ASMRailPhotos]

🖍️| 6S45 0908 North Blyth Alcan Gbrf to Fort William Alcan Gbrf

📣| @GBRailfreight @AlvanceBA
🚂| Class 66302
📍| North Blyth
📆| 05/07/2025

#class66 #66302 #gbrf #gbrailfreight

📸| Photography by @ASMRailPhotos©️

[Darren...JB @Rail_Photter]

One last time

The final departure from North Blyth Alcan Terminal for the 2 axle PCA wagons. These are to be replaced by overhauled Bogie JPA powder tank wagons.
GBRf 66302 6S45 0908 North Blyth Alcan to Fort William Alcan. North Blyth Alvance British Aluminium Terminal 05/07/25

[Aluminium Intl Today @AluminiumToday]

Alvance British Aluminium’s Fort William smelter has increased sales to the US under the new #Tariffs.
Tom Uppington, managing director of @AlvanceBA , said: “The shift in tariff structures has allowed us to strengthen our #market position and extract more value from our output."

[Aluminium Intl Today @AluminiumToday]

UK smelter @AlvanceBA British #Aluminium has entered a 10-year leasing agreement for the supply of 20 4-axle powder tank wagons.
The wagons will replace a fleet of 2-axle models and will nearly double the payload capacity per trip between Blyth, UK and the Lochaber #smelter.

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Sky's @EdConwaySky visits the Alvance aluminium plant in Fort William, Scotland. It's the last aluminium plant in UK – powered by a hydroelectric dam – and it's been running since 1929.

[ALVANCE British Aluminium @AlvanceBA]

📢 We’re #hiring for a Hydro Operator to join our team in #FortWilliam

Ready to take the next step? Learn more about the role, our benefits, and how to apply on @highjobs ⤵️

https://t.co/WSr6F2Kcam

[ALVANCE British Aluminium @AlvanceBA]

-6°C this morning on the commute into work but what views! #morningcommute

[ALVANCE British Aluminium @AlvanceBA]

📢 We’re #hiring a Maintenance Person to join Jahama Highland Estates in Glenshero, #Newtonmore

Role involves estate maintenance across #Kinlochleven, #SpeanBridge & #Glenshero.

Learn more & apply ⤵️

https://t.co/vt6z070cY5

#ScottishHighlands #Scotland #JoinUs

[ALVANCE British Aluminium @AlvanceBA]

📢 We’re #hiring for a Second Stalker to join JAHAMA Highland Estates team in Glenshero, #Newtonmore

🚗 Vehicle & accommodation provided (utilities, council tax, and broadband included).

Apply here ⤵️

https://t.co/lgFdV8KB2f

#Scotland #ScottishHighlands #JoinUs

[ALVANCE British Aluminium @AlvanceBA]

📸The sunset over Laggan Dam, beautifully captured this week by John Paul Peebles at Abrightside Photography!

#LagganDam #GoldenHour #Sunset #ScottishHighlands #BritishAluminium