Scotland Street station was retained as a goods depot until 1967, with access only from the north.
After the opening of the main station in 1854, this became the site of the goods depot.
As the proposed new terminal was no longer required, a large goods depot was built in its place.
Girvan station closed in 1892 and became a goods depot.
The goods depot closed for general traffic in 1965, although bulk coal was handled until 1972.
The adjacent goods depot was, at the time, the largest covered area in the town.
The original station became a goods depot until 1968, when it was used as a contractor's yard.
It remained in use as a goods depot for many years.
The goods depot is very close to the passenger station which helps supervision.
The goods depot at the station closed in 1966.