It was opened on 15 July 1850[1] by the Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway.

Between 1856 and 1934, it was served also by trains to/from Stirling over the Forth and Clyde Junction Railway.

The main line from just north of Dalreoch Junction was singled in 1986 and thereafter all trains used the former southbound platform up until closure.

[6] Today the station building has been converted into a tourist information centre.

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