Blackburn United FC Murrayfield Park, Bathgate Road, Blackburn

Nickname: Burny
Year formed: 1978
Club Number: (01506) 633189

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2400
Seats: none
Cover: Yes (very small)

Ground Details: There is small enclosure which holds around 200, while the pitch is surrounded by a blaize running track. The three sides away from the enclosure are fairly featureless. The tea bar is behind the changing rooms with all the usual refreshments available. There is no social club, although the Bowling Club behind the ground is open.

	Additionally, the stand at Murrayfield Park c/o Graeme McGinty

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:
One of the friendliest and newest clubs in the juniors having turned junior in 1980. Admission is £3 for adults and £1.00 for children and OAPs (as it is at all junior clubs in the country). Blackburn have a very small home support of between 10-30. This number can swell to 50 for big cup matches, and if the club get to the 3rd or 4th rounds of the Junior Cup, up to thirty can be tempted to travel away.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 13th East Division 2, 19pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 6th East Division 2, 30pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 6th East Division 2, 30pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 12th East Division 2, 21pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 9th East Division 2, 22pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 10th East Division 2, 29pts from 26 games
1996-97: 7th East Division 2, 37pts from 26 games
1997-98: 11th East Division 2, 30pts from 26 games
1998-99: 8th East Division 2, 32pts from 26 games
1999-00: 11th East Division 2, 23pts from 24 games
2000-01: 10th East Division 2, 17pts from 24 games
2001-02: 8th East Division 2, 28pts from 24 games
2002-03: 5th Lothians Division 2, 34pts from 20 games
2003-04: 6th Lothians Division 2, 22pts from 18 games
2004-05: 7th Lothians Division 2, 21pts from 18 games
2005-06: 5th Lothians Division 2, 26pta from 16 games
2006-07: 10th East Region South Division, 29pts from 28 games

Programme Information:
A programme is produced for most matches and it costs 50p. The progamme has won the Wirral Awards for best Matchday Magazine competition a few times in recent years. That honour is currently held by Gerry Allen, John McNulty (and until this season Jim Abercromby) at Kirkintilloch Rob Roy (as of 2000).

Getting There

Directions by road: From east (A705): Enter Blackburn and take 2nd main turning off to right (Bathgate Road - B792) in town centre. Take an almost immediate turn off to the right down a narrow lane running beside a hairdresser's. Murrayfield Park is found at the end of this lane.

Nearest Railway Station: Bathgate (3 miles)

Bus routes:

Web Link: Blackburn United website

Broxburn Athletic FC Albyn Park, Greendykes Road, Broxburn

Nickname: Burn
Year formed: 1948
Club Number: (01506) 507014

Ground Details:

Capacity: 4500
Seats: none
Cover: Yes (fair-sized)

Albyn Park from Tony Collins

The pitch is surrounded by a blaes track, and there are also two reasonably-sized covered enclosures with sleeper terracing down one side. A wooden pie hut is next to here. Three sides of the ground are nothing more than sloped grass banking, while Albyn Park also has floodlights that are rarely used. The changing rooms are behind the goal.

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:
The club is very badly supported, although when compared against others in the league it is nothing unusual. A gate of around 20 is fairly typical.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 12th East Division 1, 11pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 10th East Division 2, 20pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 13th East Division 2, 21pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 9th East Division 2, 25pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 8th East Division 2, 24pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 13th East Division 2, 12pts from 26 games
1996-97: 14th East Division 2, 17pts from 26 games
1997-98: 5th East Division 2, 45pts from 26 games
1998-99: 11th East Division 2, 26pts from 26 games
1999-00: 10th East Division 2, 27pts from 24 games
2000-01: 4th East Division 2, 47pts from 24 games
2001-02: 7th East Division 2, 30pts from 24 games
2002-03: 4th Lothians Division 2, 34pts from 20 games
2003-04: 1st Lothians Division 2, 45pts from 18 games
2004-05: 9th Lothians Division 1, 13pts from 16 games
2005-06: 1st Lothians Division 2, 33pts from 16 games
2006-07: 3rd East Region South Division, 54pts from 28 games

Honours:
Lothian District League Division Two winners: 2003-04, 2005-06
East Region Division One winners: 1972-73, 1973-74
East Region Division Two winners: 1978-79
East of Scotland Junior Cup: 1896-97, 1903-04, 1950-51, 1987-88
Brown Cup: 1970-71
Thistle Cup: 1970-71
Murray Cup: 1959-60
R.L. Rae Cup: 1952-53, 1954-55, 1972-73

Programme Information:
Programmes are usually produced for Junior Cup games.

Getting There

Directions by road: From Edinburgh (A89): At roundabout at east end of town, take the A899 leading towards the town centre. At the traffic lights in the town centre turn right up Greendykes Road (B8020 to Winchburgh). 300 yards up this road on the right is a turn off. On the left hand side of this lane is Albyn Park.

Nearest Railway Station: Uphall Station (3 miles)

Bus routes:

Web Link: none

Dalkeith Thistle FC King's Park, Croft Street (South), Dalkeith

Nickname: Thistle
Year formed: 1892

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2000
Seats: none
Cover: none

Tony Collins sends in four views of Dalkeith's ground

There are a couple of steps of terracing down one side of the pitch. New dressing rooms were built in 2007.

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:
Dalkeith are very badly supported, with crowds not being far off 20 at times.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 11th East Division 1, 14pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 3rd East Division 2, 37pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 9th East Division 2, 26pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 8th East Division 2, 26pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 14th East Division 2, 14pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 12th East Division 2, 13pts from 26 games
1996-97: 9th East Division 2, 29pts from 26 games
1997-98: 14th East Division 2, 6pts from 26 games
1998-99: 9th East Division 2, 31pts from 26 games
1999-00: 5th East Division 2, 41pts from 24 games
2000-01: 3rd East Division 2, 52pts from 24 games
2001-02: 5th East Division 2, 40pts from 24 games
2002-03: 7th Lothians Division 2, 27pts from 20 games
2003-04: 8th Lothians Division 2, 18pts from 18 games
2004-05: 10th Lothians Division 2, 9pts from 18 games
2005-06: 8th Lothians Division 2, 11pts from 16 games
2006-07: 14th East Region South Division, 12pts from 28 games

Honours:
Edinburgh & District League winners: 1931-32, 1955-56, 1960-61
East Region Division Two winners: 1979-80, 1989-90, 1991-92
East of Scotland Junior Cup: 1966-67, 1971-72
St. Michael's Cup: 1956-57, 1985-86
Brown Cup: 1955-56, 1969-70
R.L. Rae Cup: 1956-57, 1966-67, 1968-69, 1970-71
Murray Cup: 1956-57
Thornton Shield: 1935-36, 1936-37
Rosebery Cup: 1931-32, 1932-33
Midlothian Cup: 1920-21, 1922-23
Dalmeny Cup: 1910-11
Marshall Cup: 1910-11

Programme Information:
No programme is issued.

Getting There

Directions by road: From north west (A68): Enter town via Old Dalkeith Road which becomes Old Edinburgh Road as it veers right and uphill. Continue straight ahead at top of the hill into Buccleuch Street taking a first right turn into Lothian Street and then first right again into Croft Street. Across the car park on the left hand side is Kings Park.

Nearest Railway Station: Musselburgh (5 miles)

Bus routes:

Web Link: none

Dunbar United FC New Countess Park, Hallhill Healthy Living Centre, Kellie Road, Dunbar

Nickname: The Seasiders
Year formed: 1925
Club Number: (01368) 864011

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2500
Seats: none
Cover: Yes

Two views of New Countess Park from Ali Paterson

Dunbar moved in 2001 to a new ground within Hallhill Healthy Living Centre. New Countess Park is a purpose-built stadium with a shared pavilion for both the football and the rugby club, though at the extremities of either wing. The rugby club just have a pitch, but Dunbar United FC's ground is fully enclosed though very basic. The club have floodlights and a public address system and both are used often.

Social Club: There is a social club at the ground

Club Information:
Dunbar United are well supported for the league and get crowds of around 100-150.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 12th East Division 2, 20pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 13th East Division 2, 15pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 4th East Division 2, 35pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 1st East Division 2, 42pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 10th East Division 1, 16pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 7th East Division 1, 27pts from 22 games
1996-97: 12th East Division 1, 14pts from 22 games
1997-98: 1st East Division 2, 58pts from 26 games
1998-99: 11th East Division 1, 22pts from 22 games
1999-00: 4th East Division 2, 49pts from 24 games
2000-01: 5th East Division 2, 45pts from 24 games
2001-02: 6th East Division 2, 38pts from 24 games
2002-03: 2nd Lothians Division 2, 39pts from 20 games
2003-04: 8th Lothians Division 1, 17pts from 18 games
2004-05: 8th Lothians Division 1, 15pts from 16 games
2005-06: 7th Lothians Division 2, 17pts from 16 games
2006-07: 9th East Region South Division, 34pts from 28 games

Honours:
Scottish Junior Cup: 1960-61
Edinburgh & District League winners: 1927-28, 1961-62
East Region Division Two winners: 1975-76, 1993-94, 1997-98
East of Scotland Junior Cup: 1960-61, 1963-64, 1989-90
Brown Cup: 1962-63, 1999-00
Thistle Cup: 1975-76
R.L. Rae Cup: 1955-56
Thornton Shield: 1938-39
East Lothian Cup: 1928-29

Programme Information:
The programme is now only produced for big name friendly fixtures and home Scottish Cup ties.

Programme editor: Alistair Paterson, 4a Lawson Place, Dunbar, EH42 1JW. Tel: (01368) 860484

Getting There

Directions by road: From the west. From A1 eastbound: continue on A1 at Thistly Cross roundabout towards Berwick-upon-Tweed. At Spott Road roundabout, take 1st exit signposted Dunbar. At the next mini roundabout, take 1st exit Kellie Road and drive right down to the end of this road. Be careful as the road surface just disappears as you arrive at the sports centre car park.From A1 northbound: stay on the A1 at the Broxburn junction. When you arrive at the Spott Road roundabout, take the last exit and follow the directions above.

Nearest Railway Station: Dunbar. Train: from the railway station, walk to the top of Station Road and turn left onto Countess Road. Walk down the road and just after the fire station you'll find a tunnel under the railway. Go through there and that's the sports centre in front of you.

Bus routes: First Edinburgh service X6 or 6 to Dunbar High Street.Perrymans: service 253 Edinburgh to Berwick-upon-Tweed stops in Dunbar High Street.

Web Link: Dunbar United website

Edinburgh United FC Paties Road Recreation Ground, Katie's Mill Road, Colinton, Edinburgh

Nickname: United
Year formed: reformed 1985
Club Number: none

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2500
Seats: 200
Cover: Yes (seats only)

The stand is very neat, with white benches and a high roof. The other three sides are merely extensions of the pitch that then continue through the mesh fence on to the fields that surround Patie's Road Stadium.

Paties Road from Arniston website

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:
Edinburgh United have a support of around 50-100. This is rugby territory!

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 7th East Division 1, 23pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 8th East Division 1, 21pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 9th East Division 1, 18pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 12th East Division 1, 12pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 10th East Division 2, 20pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 9th East Division 2, 33pts from 26 games
1996-97: 13th East Division 2, 23pts from 26 games
1997-98: 12th East Division 2, 24pts from 26 games
1998-99: 6th East Division 2, 38pts from 26 games
1999-00: 2nd East Division 2, 52pts from 24 games
2000-01: 7th East Division 1, 24pts from 22 games
2001-02: 5th East Division 1, 32pts from 22 games
2002-03: 11th East Superleague, 7pts from 22 games
2003-04: 10th Lothians Division 1, 15pts from 18 games
2004-05: 2nd Lothians Division 2, 36pta from 18 games
2005-06: 6th Lothians Division 1, 27pts from 18 games
2006-07: 8th East Region South Division, 43pts from 28 games

Honours:
Fife & Lothians (Heineken) Cup: 1988-89
East Region Division Two winners: 1985-86
Brown Cup: 1986-87, 1988-89

Programme Information:
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Getting There

Directions by road: From Prince's Street: At west end turn left down Lothian Road, veering right at Tollcross down A702 (Home Street). Continue into Bruntsfield (Bruntsfield Place) until the turn off to right down Colinton Road appears. Follow Colinton Road and signs for Colinton for around a mile until Redwood Barracks appear to the left. Leading away opposite these is Paties Road. At the end of Paties Road turn left into Katie's Mill Road. The ground is on the right hand side.

Nearest Railway Station: Slateford (½ mile)

Bus routes:

Web Link: Edinburgh United website

Fauldhouse United FC Park View, South Road, Fauldhouse

Nickname: United
Year formed: 1919
Club Number: none

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2000
Seats: none
Cover: Yes (small)

Park View is a neat, compact ground surrounded by fir trees, with a small enclosure. Be warned though that the ground is cold and exposed in winter! The teabar is behind one of the goals and is part of a smart new complex of hospitality and changing rooms.

Fauldhouse United's Park View by Jamie Wire

Two additional shots of Park View by Tony Collins

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:
With gates of around 100, Fauldhouse are perhaps one of the better-supported sides in the league although the club is not at all affluent.

Fauldhouse were Junior Cup winners 1945-46.

1991 population: Fauldhouse 4690

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 2nd East Division 1, 28pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 4th East Division 1, 23pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 1st East Division 1, 33pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 5th East Division 1, 23pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 7th East Division 1, 21pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 12th East Division 1, 7pts from 22 games
1996-97: 1st East Division 2, 63pts from 26 games
1997-98: 10th East Division 1, 21pts from 22 games
1998-99: 8th East Division 1, 26pts from 22 games
1999-00: 9th East Division 1, 24 pts from 22 games
2000-01: 12th East Division 1, 17pts from 22 games
2001-02: 1st East Division 2, 56pts from 24 games
2002-03: 4th Lothians Division 1, 30pts from 18 games
2003-04: 5th Lothians Division 1, 23pts from 18 games
2004-05: 7th Lothians Division 1, 16pts from 16 games
2005-06: 5th Lothians Division 1, 28pts from 18 games
2006-07: 6th East Region South Division, 47pts from 28 games

Honours:
Scottish Junior Cup: 1945-46
Fife & Lothians (Heineken) Cup: 1992-93
Edinburgh & District League winners: 1945-46
East Region Division One winners: 1982-83, 1992-93
East Region Division Two winners: 1981-82, 1996-97, 2001-02
Lanarkshire & Lothian League winners: 1944-45
Lanarkshire Junior Cup: 1944-45
Lanarkshire League Cup: 1921-22
Lanarkshire Consolation Cup: 1921-22, 1931-32
Thornton Shield: 1945-46
East of Scotland Junior Cup: 1944-45, 1945-46
East Junior (Carlsberg) League Cup: 1981-82, 1982-83, 2002-03, 2003-04
Brown Cup: 1945-46, 1960-61

Programme Information:
No programme is produced.

Getting There

Directions by road:From Whitburn (B7010): Turn right immediately on entering the built-up area of the town (into Lanrigg Avenue). Take the third turn off right into South Road. At the top end of South Road is Park View.

Nearest Railway Station: Fauldhouse

Bus routes:

Web Link: none

Haddington Athletic FC Millfield Park, Tynebank Road, Haddington

Nickname: The Hi-Hi's
Year formed: 1938
Club Number: (01620) 826547

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1500
Seats: none
Cover: Yes (small)

A new pavilion at Haddington from Graeme McGinty

There is a newish yet small enclosure with a few concrete steps one one side of this hedged and mesh surrounded, pretty Junior football venue (now there's a paradox!). A smart new pavilion has recently been built behind one of the goals. However pretty, Millfield Park is still pretty basic with the standing areas being totally flat.

Social Club: No social club

Club Information:
Haddington get crowds of around 30-40.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 15th East Division 2, 13pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 9th East Division 2, 21pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 5th East Division 2, 33pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 7th East Division 2, 28pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 3rd East Division 2, 36pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 4th East Division 2, 55pts from 26 games
1996-97: 4th East Division 2, 42pts from 26 games
1997-98: 3rd East Division 2, 51pts from 26 games
1998-99: 1st East Division 2, 63pts from 26 games
1999-00: 6th East Division 1, 28pts from 22 games
2000-01: 10th East Division 1, 21pts from 22 games
2001-02: 12th East Division 1, 19pts from 22 games
2002-03: 9th Lothians Division 2, 19pts from 20 games
2003-04: 9th Lothians Division 2, 16pts from 18 games
2004-05: 6th Lothians Division 2, 22pts from 18 games
2005-06: 3rd Lothians Division 2, 28pts from 16 games
2006-07: 5th East Region South Division, 49pts from 28 games

Honours:
Edinburgh & District League winners: 1956-57
East Region Division Two winners: 1998-99
East of Scotland Junior Cup: 1940-41, 1956-57, 1972-73
St. Michael's Cup: 1949-50, 1958-59
Brown Cup: 1939-40, 1978-79
Thornton Shield: 1939-40, 1940-41, 1946-47

Programme Information:
Programmes are produced for all home games.

Getting There

Directions by road: From west (A1): Leave A1 at Vert. Memorial Hospital taking a right turn into Haddington down Aberlady Road. At crossroads near the town centre continue straight across into Knox Place before taking second right into Meadow Park. After this road veers right, take a left turn into Tynebank Road which is sheltered by hedgerows. A small road leads off to the left, on the right of which is Millfield Park.

Nearest Railway Station: Drem (6 miles)

Bus routes:

Web Link: Haddington Athletic official website

Harthill Royal FC Gibbshill Park, Main Street, Harthill

Nickname: The Royal
Year formed: 1992
Club Number: (01501) 752788

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1800
Seats: none
Cover: Yes (small)

Gibbshill Park's stand c/o Graeme McGinty

Harthill's ground from Tony Collins

The roof blew off the rickety old enclosure a few years ago and there was a plan to replace the it but after a spate of break-ins (including the theft of the club mower) and illegal removal of other equipment to the tune of £5,000, there's no money in the kitty to fund the replacements. There is however a newish pavilion, built around six years ago and there's a five-a-side pitch behind the home goal. The teabar is reputed to be excellent.

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:
Harthill have a home following of around 40. They joined the Juniors prior to season 1992-93 when they switched from the amateur ranks (their previous name was Harthill Royal Bar - deemed inappropriate for the Juniors). Incidentally, Gibbshill Park used to be known as Beechbank Park and was the home of now defunct side Polkemmet Juniors, who went under in 1988.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: -
1991-92: -
1992-93: 1st East Division 2, 42pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 11th East Division 1, 12pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 1st East Division 2, 37pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 9th East Division 1, 25pts from 22 games
1996-97: 11th East Division 1, 16pts from 22 games
1997-98: 8th East Division 2, 37pts from 26 games
1998-99: 3rd East Division 2, 57pts from 26 games
1999-00: 1st East Division 2, 52pts from 24 games
2000-01: 11th East Division 1, 20pts from 22 games
2001-02: 9th East Division 2, 23pts from 24 games
2002-03: 1st Lothians Division 2, 44pts from 20 games
2003-04: 9th Lothians Division 1, 16pts from 18 games
2004-05: 4th Lothians Division 2, 31pts from 18 games
2005-06: 2nd Lothians Division 2, 31pts from 16 games
2006-07: 7th East Region South Division, 45pts from 28 games

Honours:
Lothians District Division Two winners: 2002-03
East Region Division One winners: 1992-93, 1994-95, 1999-00
East Junior League Cup: 1999-00, 2004-05
Brown Cup: 2002-03

Programme Information:
No information available

Getting There

Directions by road: From east (B7066): On entering Greenrigg, Gibbshill Park is on the main road (West Main Street) around 200 yards along on the left hand side.

Nearest Railway Station: Fauldhouse (3 miles)

Bus routes:

Web Link: none

Livingston United FC Station Park, Nellburn Road, Deans, Livingston

Nickname: Livi/New Towners
Year formed: 1970
Club Number: none

Ground Details:

Capacity: 3000
Seats: none
Cover: Yes (substantial)

There is an old enclosure on one side at Station Park, and opposite that is a much newer enclosure (identical to the one at Blackburn United). The changing rooms are behind one of the goals. There once was a social club, but it has been shut for a few years now.

Two views of Station Park c/o Graeme McGinty

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:
Livingston United were a relatively successful side in the early 1990s (a key player of that time being Albion Rovers' Mark Yardley), but recently have fallen upon hard times - mainly due to the arrival of Edinburgh side Meadowbank Thistle (now Livingston FC) in the town in 1994.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 6th East Division 2, 33pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 1st East Division 2, 39pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 7th East Division 1, 18pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 7th East Division 1, 19pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 12th East Division 1, 11pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 5th East Division 2, 43pts from 26 games
1996-97: 10th East Division 2, 27pts from 26 games
1997-98: 13th East Division 2, 9pts from 26 games
1998-99: 12th East Division 2, 23pts from 26 games
1999-00: 13th East Division 2, 7pts from 24 games
2000-01: 12th East Division 2, 16pts from 24 games
2001-02: 12th East Division 2, 21pts from 24 games
2002-03: 10th Lothians Division 2, 11pts from 20 games
2003-04: 5th Lothians Division 2, 22pts from 18 games
2004-05: 8th Lothians Division 2, 18pts from 18 games
2005-06: 9th Lothians Division 2, 10pts from 16 games
2006-07: 15th East Region South Division, 6pts from 28 games

Honours:
East Region Division Two winners: 1980-81, 1987-88
East Junior League Cup: 1980-81
Brown Cup: 1990-91
Peter Craigie Cup: 1993-94

Programme Information:
No programme is issued.

Getting There

Directions by road: From east (M8): Leave M8 at junction 3 to enter Livingston. At Houston interchange, take the second slip road following signs for Knightsbridge and Deans. Stay on Houston Road until Eliburn North roundabout. Follow signs for Deans (you will then be on Deans East). Pass over two roundabouts after which take the second left into Nellburn Road. 250 yards down this road, where it bends to the right, Station Park will be visible - set back from the right side of the road.

Nearest Railway Station: Livingston

Bus routes:

Web Link: none

Pumpherston FC Recreation Park, Drumshoreland Place, Pumpherston, Livingston

Nickname: Pumphy
Year formed: reformed 1990
Club Number: none

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2700
Seats: none
Cover: Yes (large)

Recreation Park from Tony Collins

Recreation Park is a well-looked after (but devilishly hard to find) ground with a large enclosure down one side, with portakabins behind one of the goals which sell the usual refreshments. Despite the fact that there is no social club, there is a dedicated entry from the pub car park next to the enclosure, which is very handy! The ground is surrounded by grass banking.

The pub next door is great. There is also a shop in the village.

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:

The club reformed in 1990 after the demise of the original club in 1974. They have a small support of around 15-20.

Pumpherston were Junior Cup runners-up in 1957-58.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 10th East Division 2, 22pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 14th East Division 2, 9pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 10th East Division 2, 23pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 6th East Division 2, 33pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 7th East Division 2, 26pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 7th East Division 2, 41pts from 26 games
1996-97: 3rd East Division 2, 45pts from 26 games
1997-98: 4th East Division 2, 46pts from 26 games
1998-99: 4th East Division 2, 50pts from 26 games
1999-00: 9th East Division 2, 28pts from 24 games
2000-01: 7th East Division 2, 36pts from 24 games
2001-02: 4th East Division 2, 43pts from 24 games
2002-03: 9th Lothians Division 1, 15pts from 18 games
2003-04: 2nd Lothians Division 2, 33pts from 18 games
2004-05: 5th Lothians Division 1, 17pts from 16 games
2005-06: 9th Lothians Division 1, 15pts from 18 games
2006-07: 4th East Region South Division, 51pts from 28 games

Honours:
Scottish Junior Cup runners-up: 1957-58 (original club)
Thistle Cup: 1969-70 (original club)
Thornton Shield: 1956-57 (original club)

Programme Information:
A programme is produced for most games.

Getting There

Directions by road: From north (Uphall Station Road - B8046): After Uphall Station continue southwards down Pumpherston Road and into Pumpherston. The third turn off to the left after entering the village is a circular road called Drumshoreland Place. Recreation Park is at the very top of the left hand side of this street.

Nearest Railway Station: Uphall Station

Bus routes:

Web Link: Pumpherston website

Sauchie FC Beechwood Park, Main Street, Sauchie

Nickname: None
Year formed: 1962
Club Number: (01259) 722933

Ground Details:

Capacity: 5000
Seats: 400
Cover: Yes (large)

A view of the main stand at Sauchie from Paul Crankshaw

Sauchie's new stand seats 200 approx and is a very impressive construction. The facilities below are not finished yet but will include a social club and snack bar.

Sauchie also purchased the covered terracing from Falkirk's old Brockville and have used it to replace the old covered terrace on the opposite side of the ground. Also from Brockville they have the old Falkirk floodlights - Sauchie have played Dumbarton and Falkirk in midweek friendlies under the lights. Finally, they have the large perspex dugouts from Falkirk's old ground.

Social Club: Being built

Club Information:

Crowds have improved as the fortunes of the team have taken an upturn and are into three figures for most games. Approx 350 attended the match versus Falkirk that inaugurated the new floodlights.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 11th East Division 2, 21pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 7th East Division 2, 29pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 8th East Division 2, 26pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 14th East Division 2, 15pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 12th East Division 2, 17pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 11th East Division 2, 23pts from 26 games
1996-97: 8th East Division 2, 33pts from 26 games
1997-98: 10th East Division 2, 31pts from 26 games
1998-99: 13th East Division 2, 15pts from 26 games
1999-00: 7th East Division 2, 34pts from 24 games
2000-01: 11th East Division 2, 17pts from 24 games
2001-02: 3rd East Division 2, 45pts from 24 games
2002-03: 3rd Lothians Division 1, 32pts from 18 games
2003-04: 3rd Lothians Division 1, 36pts from 18 games
2004-05: 2nd Lothians Division 1, 32pts from 16 games
2005-06: 8th Lothians Division 1, 17pts from 18 games
2006-07: 2nd East Region South Division, 65pts from 28 games

Honours:
Edinburgh & District League winners: 1962-63
Fife & Lothians (Heineken) Cup: 2002-03, 2003-04
East of Scotland Junior Cup: 1982-83
St. Michael's Cup: 1971-72, 1973-74
National Drybrough Cup: 1982-83

Programme Information:
No programme is issued.

Getting There

Directions by road: The ground can be found by turning right on to the A908, signposted Tillicoultry, next to Alloa Athletic's Recreation Park, when entering Alloa from the east, driving through Sauchie and turning right into Schawpark golf course, immediately opposite the only petrol station in the village.

Nearest Railway Station: Stirling (10 miles)

Bus routes:

Web Link: none

Stoneyburn FC Beechwood Park, Strathyre Drive, Stoneyburn

Nickname: Burn
Year formed: reformed 1983
Club Number: none

Ground Details:

Capacity: 4000
Seats: none
Cover: Yes (fair-sized)

Two views of Beechwood Park from Tony Collins

A bold welcome message painted onto the back of the enclosure at Beechwood Park is probably the first thing a visitor to the ground will see, and upon entering the ground, you will see that this is a vast open venue. The main feature of the ground is a set-off-centre adequate and open shed/enclosure for that provides cover for any fans in attendance.

The changing rooms are next to the covered section, while the pitch is surrounded by the customary blaes track (quite popular in the East region, it would seem). The remainder of the ground consists of flat expanses of grass that surround the oval, fenced off by black and white railings. The local bowing club tends to double as a club social venue. There is a teabar in the ground however.

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:

The club were a very successful junior outfit from 1928 until 1959 before they went out of business. They reformed as a juvenile side, before turning junior again in 1983. For big cup games at Beechwood Park, around 100 locals can be tempted to come along and watch. League games attract far fewer people, generally around 15-20 from the village itself.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 9th East Division 2, 24pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 5th East Division 2, 34pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 3rd East Division 2, 39pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 2nd East Division 2, 42pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 11th East Division 1, 14pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 8th East Division 2, 36pts from 26 games
1996-97: 11th East Division 2, 26pts from 26 games
1997-98: 6th East Division 2, 44pts from 26 games
1998-99: 2nd East Division 2, 57pts from 26 games
1999-00: 12th East Division 1, 6pts from 22 games
2000-01: 6th East Division 2, 40pts from 24 games
2001-02: 13th East Division 2, 19pts from 24 games
2002-03: 11th Lothians Division 2, 11pts from 20 games
2003-04: 10th Lothians Division 2, 11pts from 18 games
2004-05: 9th Lothians Division 2, 17pts from 18 games
2005-06: 4th Lothians Division 2, 26pts from 16 games
2006-07: 13th East Region South Division, 24pts from 28 games

Honours:
Edinburgh & District League winners: 1934-35 1938-39 (original club)
East of Scotland Junior Cup: 1938-39, 1946-47, 1949-50 (original club)
St. Michael's Cup: 1939-40, 1948-49 (original club)
Rosebery Cup: 1933-34, 1934-35, 1938-39 (original club)
Thornton Shield: 1937-38 (original club)

Programme Information:
Free team lines seemed to be issued for most home games in season 1999-2000.

Getting There

Directions by road: From east (B7015): After passing primary school on right, take the first right into Strathyre Drive. Follow the road as it turns left. After 50 yards, on the right hand side, the ground is clearly visible.

Nearest Railway Station: Addiewell (2 miles - very irregular service)

Bus routes:

Web Link: none

Tranent FC Foresters Park, Foresters View, Tranent

Nickname: The Belters
Year formed: 1911
Club Number: (01875) 612447

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2300
Seats: none
Cover: Yes (small)

Tranent's ground from Dunbar United Online

The covered terrace was replaced a few years ago after most of the roof was blown off in a gale a while back. Behind the goal on the side of the social club is a large fence, and some free car parking. The ball often goes over the fence, so the decision to park there is often risky. There are pies and bovril available here, but I would advise you to bring a packed lunch instead!

Update Summer '03: vandals have wrecked the ground, razing the dressing rooms to the ground.

Update Spring 08: The old stand/changing rooms have gone, players changing in the new sports centre building. The covered terrace on the opposite side remains in reasonable nick though debris suggests it’s a gathering place for local ne’er do wells! Plenty of car parking at the ground next to the sports centre, and the entrance off Lindores Drive a little east of the ground entrance.

Social Club: There is a social club

Club Information:

Tranent were Junior Cup winners in 1934-35, and runners-up in 1932-33.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 8th East Division 1, 22pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 12th East Division 1, 14pts from 22 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 11th East Division 2, 21pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 3rd East Division 2, 40pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 4th East Division 2, 36pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 1st East Division 2, 59pts from 26 games
1996-97: 8th East Division 1, 27pts from 22 games
1997-98: 12th East Division 1, 4pts from 22 games
1998-99: 7th East Division 2, 35pts from 26 games
1999-00: 8th East Division 2, 32pts from 24 games
2000-01: 13th East Division 2, 10pts from 24 games
2001-02: 10th East Division 2, 23pts from 24 games
2002-03: 8th Lothians Division 2, 23pts from 20 games
2003-04: 7th Lothians Division 2, 20pts from 18 games
2004-05: 5th Lothians Division 2, 24pts from 18 games
2005-06: 6th Lothians Division 2, 23pts from 16 games
2006-07: 11th East Region South Division, 29pts from 28 games

Honours:
Scottish Junior Cup: 1934-35
Scottish Junior Cup runners-up: 1932-33
Edinburgh & District League winners: 1928-29, 1930-31, 1936-37
East Region Division Two winners: 1973-74, 1995-96
East of Scotland Junior Cup: 1913-14, 1919-20, 1930-31, 1931-32, 1933-34, 1935-36, 1937-38, 1959-60, 1978-79
East Junior League Cup: 1973-74, 1978-79, 1979-80
St. Michael's Cup: 1945-46
Brown Cup: 1932-33, 1938-39
Thistle Cup: 1973-74
Lanarkshire Evening Citizen (Lanarkshire & Lothian) Cup: 1959-60
Thornton Shield: 1930-31, 1948-49
Dalmeny Cup: 1914-15
Rosebery Cup: 1926-27, 1936-37
Simpson Shield: 1921-22
East Lothian Cup: 1921-22
Marshall Cup: 1919-20, 1923-24
Midlothian Cup: 1913-14, 1919-20, 1921-22, 1931-32, 1932-32

Programme Information:
No programme is produced.

Getting There

Directions by road: From Prestonpans station : Either get LRT bus service X86 or 26A to Tranent Police Station or there is a small road going under a bridge right next to the station which leads up the hill to the petrol station. Turn left at the top of the hill and follow the road into the town centre.

From town centre : From police station, turn left into Haddington Road, and opposite the Co-op petrol station is a lane between a hairdressers and a video shop. At the bottom of this lane is the entrance to the ground.

Nearest Railway Station: Prestonpans (One and a half miles)

Bus routes:

Web Link: none

West Calder United FC Burngrange Park, West End, West Calder

Nickname: Cauther
Year formed: 1950
Club Number: none

Ground Details:

Capacity: 6000
Seats: none
Cover: Yes (minimal)

Another very open venue that has something resembling a bus shelter posing as cover. There is a fairly rundown pavilion behind the home goal and the only other structures in the oval ground are the two dugouts. A weed-ridden blaize running track surrounds the playing surface and the fence that surrounds the pitch is rusting away. The other two sides consist of overgrown grass verges. The club plan to move to a new ground at Polbeth for next season.

Two views of Burngrange Park from Tony Collins

Social Club: No social club

Club Information:

West Calder have a really small home support - around 5 to 10 for some games.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 8th East Division 2, 27pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 12th East Division 2, 18pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 12th East Division 2, 21pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 11th East Division 2, 21pts from 28 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 13th East Division 2, 15pts from 26 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 14th East Division 2, 11pts from 26 games
1996-97: 12th East Division 2, 24pts from 26 games
1997-98: 9th East Division 2, 36pts from 26 games
1998-99: 14th East Division 2, 13pts from 26 games
1999-00: 12th East Division 2, 13pts from 24 games
2000-01: 9th East Division 2, 18pts from 24 games
2001-02: 11th East Division 2, 22pts from 24 games
2002-03: 6th Lothians Division 2, 27pts from 20 games
2003-04: 4th Lothians Division 2, 27pts from 18 games
2004-05: 3rd Lothians Division 2, 33pts from 18 games
2005-06: 10th Lothians Division 1, 8pts from 18 games
2006-07: 12th East Region South Division, 28pts from 28 games

Honours:
Brown Cup: 1957-58
Thornton Shield: 1957-58, 1958-59
Murray Cup: 1957-58, 1958-59

Programme Information:
West Calder are producing a 36-page programme regularly. It’s a full colour issue and puts a fair percentage of the Juniors, and a few Scottish League clubs to shame.

Getting There

Directions by road: From east (A71): Follow A71 right through the town. On West End, at the limit of the built up area, Burngrange Park will be visible on the right hand side behind wire mesh fencing.

Nearest Railway Station: West Calder

Bus routes:

Web Link: none