King Edward was 24 miles 42 chains (39.5 km) from the junction at Inveramsay[1] and 247 feet (75 m) above sea level.

The first element "King" or "kin" comes from "Ceann" meaning a headland and "Edward" may refer to "cathair-thalmhainn" that is a "Yarrow" plant in English.

The main station buildings stood on the northern side of the single track line.

King Edward's signalbox stood on the northern platform on the Plaidy end and was opened on 29 April 1895 and closed on 6 January 1936 when it was replaced by a ground frame.

The goods yard was to the south and was approached from that side; it did not have a crane, but a weighing machine was provided.