The station opened on 12 March 1861 by the Portpatrick and Wigtownshire Joint Railway.

The signal box was situated east of the westbound platform and the goods yard was to the north.

The station closed to both passengers and goods on 14 June 1965.

[1][2] The station master's house, the road bridge and part of the platforms still exist.

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