It was situated to the north of the village of Kirkhill.

The line became part of the Highland Railway on 1 February 1865, then, at grouping in 1923, it became part of the London Midland and Scottish Railway.

A passing loop was opened at Clunes in 1904.

In 1914, this became the end of a 6 mile long double track section from Clachnaharry.

This section reverted to single track in 1966.