[1] Officially formed in 1885 as an offshoot of St Duthus Cricket Club, St. Duthus Football Club began their existence under the association code by playing friendly matches against neighbouring towns and villages as founder members of the Ross-shire branch of the Scottish Junior Football Association.

[3] Back in their traditional colours of red and white, St. Duthus resumed competition in 1947, combining their own pre-war committee with war-time outfit Eastern Rose F.C., who had played for one season in the Ross-shire Junior League in 1946.

The club enjoyed their most successful spell under the management of Edwin Skinner, assisted by Sandy Adam, between 1977 and 1986, winning six cup competitions during his tenure.

Tain St. Duthus continued to compete as members of the league until the club's withdrawal from the association before the start of the 2005–06 season due to financial problems.

[12] In their first season following their revival, the club reached the Jock Mackay Cup Final, narrowly losing to Orkney F.C.

[16][17] On 27 September 2021, Stuart and Andrew Ross resigned as co-managers of the club, with coaches Alan Geegan and Justin Rogers taking temporary charge with immediate effect.

[18] A fortnight later, Geegan was appointed as manager on a permanent basis,[19][20] and in the same season he led the club to their seventh North Caledonian Cup win, beating Halkirk United 1–0 at Dudgeon Park, Brora on 2 April 2022.

The club played its first official game on the new ground in 1998, welcoming then Highland Football League champions Huntly F.C.

[23] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.