They were members of the Highland Football League, winning the championship eight times, including its inaugural season: 1893–94.

They wore black and red stripes and played their home games at Kingsmills Park.

When two vacancies were recorded in the Scottish League in time for season 1994–95 Thistle decided to again apply for membership.

However, their status is currently unknown, as they were replaced with higher quality floodlights in 2011 in order for Wick to keep their Licence to host games.

In 2024, Inverness Thistle were revived for a third time, with the club entering discussions with the North Caledonian Football League in hopes of joining for the 2025–26 season.