The station was opened on 1 February 1862 by the North British Railway.

[1] It was situated at the end of an approach road and half a mile southwest of the hamlet of Lanehead.

There was a two-ton crane on the dock and the station was able to cope with most sorts of goods including vehicles and livestock.

[1] The station closed to passengers on 15 October 1956 and completely on 1 September 1958.

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