 This was an attempt to provide a shorter alternative route between Edinburgh & Perth to the existing one via Stirling (the old direct line through Kinross via and Glenfarg having closed in January 1970), as well as to provide connections between Perth and Edinburgh without the need to change trains.Today the station lies derelict - the platform and main building are both still intact, although gutted of all furnishings.It has been suggested many times that the station should be re-opened, along with Abernethy and Bridge of Earn, as these places have slowly been developing over the past 25 years.