Later the line became part of the GNoSR and at grouping merged with the London and North Eastern Railway.

[1] The line has been lifted and sections form part of the Deeside Way long-distance footpath.

[6] Suburban services, "subbies", began between Aberdeen and Culter in 1894, calling at all eight intermediate stations in a seven-mile stretch of line in around 20 minutes with a total of around 30 trains every day.

The modified and enlarged main station building survives as a workshop and both platforms remain with the trackbed in use as part of the Deeside Way.

[2] The Royal Deeside Railway is located at Milton of Crathes some distance down the line towards Ballater.