Civil Service Strollers AFC Muirhouse Sports Ground, Marine Drive, Edinburgh

Nickname: Strollers
Year formed: 1908
Club Number:
(0131) 332 0650

Home colours: Change colours:

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1000
Seats: none
Cover: none


The Civil Service pitch from Tom Brogan

The pitch, situated in a large playing field, is roped off and somehow this qualifies them to enter the Scottish Cup. The Strollers pitch was recently moved to where Leith Athletic / Edinburgh Athletic used to play.

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:

Civil Service Strollers regularly qualify for the Scottish Cup although even then, home crowds against Scottish League opposition never seem to break the 200 barrier. Normal service is considerably less than that - a couple of dozen at best.

Civil Service Strollers enter the Scottish Cup automatically.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 9th East of Scotland Premier, 14pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 7th East of Scotland Division 1, 18pts from 20 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 1st East of Scotland Division 1, 26pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 17pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 21pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 14pts from 18 games
1996-97: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 50pts from 22 games
1997-98: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 27pts from 18 games
1998-99: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 29pts from 18 games
1999-00: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 30pts from 22 games
2000-01: 11th East of Scotland Premier, 23pts from 22 games
2001-02: 4th East of Scotland Division 1, 36pts from 22 games
2002-03: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 42pts from 22 games
2003-04: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 29pts from 22 games
2004-05: 9th East of Scotland Premier, 20pts from 20 games
2005-06: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 19pts from 22 games
2006-07: 12th East of Scotland Premier, 9pts from 22 games
2007-08: 4th East of Scotland Division 1, 44pts from 22 games
2008-09: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 46pts from 22 games
2009-10: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 33pts from 20 games
2010-11: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 29pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League Premier Division: 1972-73
East of Scotland League Division One: 1992-93
East of Scotland League Cup: 2000-01
East of Scotland (Image Printers) Qualifying Cup: 1979-80, 1988-89
King Cup: 1925-26, 1927-28, 1990-91
Scottish Border Counties FA Challenge Cup: 1926-27

Programme Information:
No information available

Getting There

Directions by road: From Charlotte Square: Follow Queensferry Road out of Edinburgh o nthe A90 over the Dean Bridge. At first set of traffic lights, turn down Orchard Brae and continue to bottom across roundabout and up Crewe Road South to the Crewe Toll Roundabout. Take the second exit into Ferry Road (westwards) then take first road on right (Pennywell Road) and follow it until another roundabout is reached. Head straight across into Marine Drive. As the roas veers right, Muirhouse Sports Ground is on the left hand side.

Nearest Railway Station: Haymarket

Bus routes:

Web Link: Civil Service Strollers official site


Edinburgh City FC Meadowbank Stadium, London Road, Edinburgh

Nickname: The City
Year formed: reformed 1986
Club Number:
(0131) 661 5351 (Meadowbank Sports Centre)

Home colours: Change colours: Alt colours:

Ground Details:

Capacity: 16000
Seats: 16000 (only 7000 seat stand used)
Cover: seats only


Four views of Meadowbank from Colin McPherson - two taken during a friendly with Manchester United


A number of Meadowbank views from Alick Milne

Only the main stand at Meadowbank is used for City games and as crowds here are pretty small, finding a good view isn't difficult. Meadowbank has a running track which can prove annoying after a few minutes as the players seem to be so far away. The kiosk under the main stand is open for the sale of tea, coffee, pies etc at half time. It isn't cheap though. For season 1998-99, pies were £1.25 each.

Social Club: There is a social club (confirmation of location needed)

Club Information:

City attract around 50 spectators to home games. They arrived at Meadowbank Stadium from Fernieside once it had been vacated by Meadowbank Thistle/Livingston. They were formerly known as Postal United, previously played at Fernieside, and have no ties to the ex-League club of the same name.

Programmes and Souvenirs can be obtained from: Dave Beecroft, 19b West Pilton Drive, Edinburgh.

Programme articles can be send to Alex Drysdale, 19 Kirkhill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5DE.

Edinburgh City enter the Scottish Cup automatically.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 23pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 12pts from 16 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 21pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 8pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 8th East of Scotland Division 1, 17pts from 20 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 1st East of Scotland Division 1, 47pts from 22 games
1996-97: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 25pts from 18 games
1997-98: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 28pts from 18 games
1998-99: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 23pts from 18 games
1999-00: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 32pts from 22 games
2000-01: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 30pts from 22 games
2001-02: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 28pts from 22 games
2002-03: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 28pts from 22 games
2003-04: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 46pts from 22 games
2004-05: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 22pts from 20 games
2005-06: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 43pts from 22 games
2006-07: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 35pts from 22 games
2007-08: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 40pts from 22 games
2008-09: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 29pts from 22 games
2009-10: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 28pts from 20 games
2010-11: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 31pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland Premier League winners: 2005-06
East of Scotland League Division One winners: 1995-96
East of Scotland League Cup: 1992-93, 2001-02
East of Scotland (Image Printers) Qualifying Cup: 1982-83 (as Postal United), 2002-03
Alex Jack Cup: 1991-92
King Cup: 1984-85 (as Postal United), 1998-99, 1999-00

Programme Information:
A programme costing £1 is produced for most home games. Despite the cost, it is a good read with interesting player profiles of the opposition and testing trivia teasers.

Getting There

Directions by road: From Charlotte Square: Head north out of the square and turn right along Queen Street which becomes York Place. At roundabout take first exit into Leith Walk passing the Playhouse Theatre. At the next roundabout, turn right into London Road. Follow this road for around a mile (passing a large shopping centre on left). Meadowbank Stadium can clearly be seen on the left hand side.

Nearest Railway Station: Edinburgh Waverley (a brisk 30 minute walk)

Bus routes:

Web Link: Edinburgh City website


Edinburgh University FC Peffermill Playing Fields, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh

Nickname: The Burgh
Year formed: 1878
Club Number:
(0131) 667 7541

Home colours: Change colours: Alt colours:

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2000
Seats: none
Cover: none


Peffermill from Steve Broughton


Peffermill from Alick Milne

There is a small stand, a curious affair that looks like a big tea bar! Looking inside I suspect it’s doubles up as a cricket scorebox in the summer. Pavilion in the corner of the ground includes an excellent tea bar.

Social Club: unknown

Club Information:

Edinburgh University have a following at Peffermill of around 25-30, depending on opponents.

Edinburgh University enter the Scottish Cup automatically.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 9th East of Scotland Division 1, 11pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 11th East of Scotland Division 1, 10pts from 20 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 5th East of Scotland Division 1, 22pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 27pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 16pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 15pts from 28 games
1996-97: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 2pts from 18 games

1997-98: 5th East of Scotland Division 1, 35pts from 22 games
1998-99: 7th East of Scotland Division 1, 32pts from 24 games
1999-00: 4th East of Scotland Division 1, 35pts from 20 games
2000-01: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 42pts from 20 games

2001-02: 12th East of Scotland Premier, 14pts from 22 games
2002-03: 1st East of Scotland Division 1, 51pts from 22 games
2003-04: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 30pts from 22 games
2004-05: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 35pts from 20 games
2005-06: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 23pts from 22 games
2006-07: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 37pts from 22 games
2007-08: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 49pts from 22 games
2008-09: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 34pts from 22 games
2009-10: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 23pts from 20 games
2010-11: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 32pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League Division One: 2002-03
South Qualifying Cup: 1964-65
East of Scotland (Image Printers) Qualifying Cup: 1972-73, 1976-77, 2004-05
King Cup: 1976-77, 2006-07

Programme Information:
No information available

Getting There

Directions by road: From Charlotte Square: Head south across Princes Street and down Lothain Road (A700) for around half a mile before veering left along Broughton Street and along Melville Road (through The Meadows). Continue straight ahead at two sets of crossroads, but turn right at the third set down Dalkeith Road (A7). At roundabout with railway bridge going over it, turn left into Peffermill Road. Edinburgh University playing fields are reached by a small lane - around 200 yards along on right hand side, though to save a long walk don’t turn into the main Peffermill Playing Fields entrance, but carry on another quarter of a mile to the East Peffermill entrance which has it’s own car park.

Nearest Railway Station: Edinburgh Waverley

Bus routes:

Web Link: Edinburgh University AFC official website


Gretna 2008 FC Raydale Park, Gretna

Nickname:
Year formed: 2008
Club Number:

Home colours: Change colours:

Ground Details:

Capacity:
Seats:
Cover: Yes

Social Club: none

Club Information:

Gretna 2008 were admitted to the East of Scotland League at an EGM in July 2008. Initially they were forced to play at a council-owned public park in Annan known as The Everholm, but towards the end of 2008-09, they were able to play at the home of former SPL side Gretna, Raydale Park, when it was bought by an Irish developer. The length of time they will be able to play at Raydale remains unclear.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: -
1991-92: -
1992-93: -

1993-94: -
1994-95: -

1995-96: -
1996-97: -
1997-98: -
1998-99: -
1999-00: -
2000-01: -
2001-02: -

2002-03: -
2003-04: -
2004-05: -
2005-06: -
2006-07: -
2007-08: -
2008-09: 4th East of Scotland Division 1, 44pts from 22 games
2009-10: 4th East of Scotland Division 1, 43pts from 22 games
2010-11: 1st East of Scotland Division 1, 58pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League Division One: 2010-11
East of Scotland (Image Printers) Qualifying Cup: 2009-10

Alex Jack Cup: 2008-09

Programme Information:
To follow

Getting There

Directions by road:

Nearest Railway Station:

Bus routes:

Web Link: Gretna FC Forum or Gretna FC Supporters Society


Leith Athletic FC Muirhouse Sports Ground, Marine Drive, Edinburgh

Nickname: Athletic
Year formed: 1996
Club Number: Seniors Secretary Matt Hutchison 07702482204

Home colours: Black and white stripes, black shorts, white socks Change colours: Green shirts, green shorts, white socks

Ground Details:

Capacity: 500
Seats: none
Cover:
none


Three pictures of Leith Athletic's Muirhouse Sports Ground from Alick Milne

Leith Athletic play at the same playing fields as Civil Service Strollers but on a different pitch. It is beyond and to the left of the Civil Service Strollers surface. The pitch is roped off, however the club have a large amount of advertising banners that surround the pitch to make it a lot more enclosed-feeling. Excellent maintained pitches courtesy of the Civil Service Sports Ground.

Social Club: The Civil Service Sports ground has a large social club that LAFC use to look after visitors and spectators alike. Two lounge bars with full catering, Committee / Meeting Rooms, 10 Changing Rooms with showers, pool and darts

Club Information:
Leith Athletic have a relatively healthy support. Originally formed as Manor Thistle in 1968, they joined the East of Scotland League set-up in 1991 but were renamed Edinburgh Athletic in 1996 after merging with Telman Star, moving across the city in the process from Jewel & Esk Valley College. Then in June 2008, Edinburgh Athletic merged with Leith Athletic who played in the McEwan Central Amateur League.

Leith Athletic can qualify for the Scottish Cup, but only by winning the East of Scotland Premier Division.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: -
1991-92: 1st East of Scotland Division 1, 34pts from 20 games (2pts per win) (As Manor Thistle)
1992-93: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 15pts from 18 games (2pts per win) (As Manor Thistle)
1993-94: 9th East of Scotland Premier, 12pts from 17* games (2pts per win) (As Manor Thistle)
1994-95: 7th East of Scotland Division 1, 17pts from 20 games (2pts per win) (As Manor Thistle)
1995-96: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 46pts from 22 games (As Manor Thistle)

1996-97: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 26pts from 18 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
1997-98: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 2pts from 18 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
1998-99: 10th East of Scotland Division 1, 24pts from 24 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
1999-00: 10th East of Scotland Division 1, 16pts from 20 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
2000-01: 5th East of Scotland Division 1, 29pts from 20 games
(as Edinburgh Athletic)
2001-02:
8th East of Scotland Division 1, 29pts from 22 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
2002-03: 5th East of Scotland Division 1, 37pts from 22 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
2003-04: 7th East of Scotland Division 1, 33pts from 22 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
2004-05: 4th East of Scotland Division 1, 40pts from 22 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
2005-06: 3rd East of Scotland Division 1, 31pts from 20 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
2006-07: 6th East of Scotland Division 1, 27pts from 20 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
2007-08: 12th East of Scotland Division 1, 13pts from 22 games (as Edinburgh Athletic)
2008-09: 8th East of Scotland Division 1, 28pts from 22 games
2009-10: 5th East of Scotland Division 1, 38pts from 22 games
2010-11: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 56pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League Division One: 1991-92
East of Scotland (Image Printers) Qualifying Cup: 1992-93
Alex Jack Cup: 1992-93, 1995-96, 1996-97, 2002-03
, 2009-10

Programme Information:
The club produces a match day programme. Costing £1.50 14 pages…colour...With adverts, player profiles, club history, visitor’s info, meet the committee etc

Getting There

Directions by road: From Charlotte Square: Follow Queensferry Road out of Edinburgh on the A90 over the Dean Bridge. At first set of traffic lights, turn down Orchard Brae and continue to bottom across roundabout and up Crewe Road South to the Crewe Toll Roundabout. Take the second exit into Ferry Road (westwards) then take first road on right (Pennywell Road) and follow it until another roundabout is reached. Head straight across into Marine Drive. As the road veers right, Muirhouse Sports Ground is on the left hand side. The Edinburgh Athletic pitch is in the far left corner of the fields from the entrance.

Nearest Railway Station: Haymarket

Bus routes:

Web Link: Leith Athletic official website


Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale Community Club Saughton Enclosure, Stevenston Drive, Edinburgh

Nickname: Thistle
Year formed: 1969
Club Number:
none

Home colours: Away colours:

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1000
Seats: none
Cover: none


A number of views of Saughton Enclosure from Alick Milne

The ground is oval in shape with a proper running track around the pitch. A new barrier acts to separate the supporters from the playing surface. Floodlights are also in evidence at Saughton Enclosure. There is a chainmail fence around the ground to keep the non-paying supporters out.

Social Club: unknown

Club Information:

Lothian Thistle were formed by Tom Allison in 1969 with their early origins being the Lloyds Finance works team. They joined the Lothian Amateur League where they remained until 1991, at which point they switched to the Caledonian AFL. They joined the East of Scotland League in 1995-96. Their last home was Campbell Park in Colinton prior to the move to Saughton Enclosure in 1998 in a bid to enter the Scottish Cup that has yet to succeed. In the 2000s the club began to establish links with youth side Hutchison Vale, themselves long frustrated with their attempts to join Senior football because of a lack of suitable home venue. The new club, formed c2010, is fully titled as Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale Community Club, but in the East of Scotland League the name is to be 'Lothian Hutchison'.

A typical Lothian Hutchison attendance is around 40.

Lothian Hutchison can qualify for the Scottish Cup, but only by winning the East of Scotland Premier Division.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: -
1991-92: -
1992-93: -
1993-94: -
1994-95: -

1995-96: 3rd East of Scotland Division 1, 39pts from 22 games
1996-97: 1st East of Scotland Division 1, 54pts from 22 games
1997-98: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 22pts from 18 games
1998-99: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 22pts from 18 games
1999-00: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 37pts from 22 games
2000-01: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 27pts from 22 games
2001-02: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 27pts from 22 games
2002-03: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 29pts from 22 games
2003-04: 9th East of Scotland Premier, 21pts from 22 games
2004-05: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 23pts from 20 games
2005-06: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 39pts from 22 games
2006-07: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 27pts from 22 games
2007-08: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 26pts from 22 games
2008-09: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 36pts from 22 games
2009-10: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 36pts from 20 games
2010-11: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 34pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League Division One: 1996-97
East of Scotland (Image Printers) Qualifying Cup: 1996-97
King Cup: 2003-04
Alex Jack Cup: 2000-01, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2007-08

Programme Information:
A programme is now produced and costs £1.

Getting There

Directions by road: From Haymarket: Head down Dalry Road (A70) in a southerly direction past Somerfield and various other shops. At the first main junction, follow signs for Heart of Midlothian FC and continue down Gorgie Road. Cross under two railway bridges then take the fifth turning on the right into Balgreen Road. Cross over aroundabout then turn left into Stevenston Drive. Continue down Stevenston Drive past the park until an athletics ground is visible on the left. This is the home of Lothian Hutchison, behind wire-mesh fencing.

Nearest Railway Station: Slateford

Bus routes: Numbers: 2, 4, 6 and 8 stop outside the ground while numbers 3, 5, 7 and 9 stop on Calder Road, a 5 minute walk from the ground. The fare from Edinburgh is 70p

Web Link: Lothian Hutchison official website


Selkirk FC Yarrow Park, Philiphaugh, Selkirk

Nickname: The Souters
Year formed: 1880
Club Number: none

Home colours: Change colours:

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1000
Seats: none
Cover:
none


Three views of Yarrow Park from Alick Milne

A pavilion was recently completed at Selkirk's new home of Yarrow Park at Philiphaugh.

Social Club: unknown

Club Information:

Selkirk moved away from Ettrick Park, a home they had occupied since the early 20th Century, in February 2000 and now play near the rugby ground at Philiphaugh which is at the southern-most point of the town. The club get gates of around 20.

Selkirk enter the Scottish Cup automatically.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 6th East of Scotland Division 1, 22pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 3rd East of Scotland Division 1, 26pts from 20 games (2pts per win)

1992-93: 8th East of Scotland Division 1, 10pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 4th East of Scotland Division 1, 22pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 6th East of Scotland Division 1, 19pts from 20 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 6th East of Scotland Division 1, 34pts from 22 games
1996-97: 3rd East of Scotland Division 1, 38pts from 22 games
1997-98: 10th East of Scotland Division 1, 23pts from 22 games
1998-99: 9th East of Scotland Division 1, 25pts from 24 games
1999-00: 11th East of Scotland Division 1, 12pts from 20 games
2000-01: 10th East of Scotland Division 1, 17pts from 20 games

2001-02:
11th East of Scotland Division 1, 15pts from 22 games
2002-03: 8th East of Scotland Division 1, 26pts from 22 games
2003-04: 8th East of Scotland Division 1, 32pts from 22 games
2004-05: 3rd East of Scotland Division 1, 44pts from 22 games
2005-06: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 37pts from 20 games
2006-07: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 16pts from 22 games
2007-08: 11th East of Scotland Premier, 12pts from 22 games
2008-09: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 27pts from 22 games
2009-10: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 15pts from 20 games
2010-11: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 17pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League Premier Division: 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77
South Qualifying Cup: 1974-75, 1975-76, 1977-78
East of Scotland (City) Cup: 1946-47
East of Scotland (Image Printers) Qualifying Cup: 1973-74, 1975-76, 2007-08
King Cup: 1974-75, 1975-76
Scottish Border Counties FA Challenge Cup: 1890-91, 1892-93, 1894-95, 1895-96, 1896-97, 1903-04, 1905-06, 1923-24, 1930-31, 1931-32, 1938-39

Programme Information:
No programme information available

Getting There

Directions by road: To follow

Nearest Railway Station:

Bus routes:

Web Link: Selkirk FC website


The Spartans FC Ainslie Park, Pilton Drive, Edinburgh

Nickname: none as such.
Year formed: 1951
Best contact numbers are: 0131 551 2108 or 0468 005470

Home colours: Change colours:

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2000
Seats: 500
Cover: none


Two views of the new Ainslie Park from Alex Drysdale

Spartans moved away from City Park to the new Ainslie Park ahead of the 2009-10 season.

Social Club: unknown

Club Information:

Spartans attracted crowds of around 80 to City Park, although 350 people turned up for the Qualifying Cup match with Whitehill Welfare in September 1999, and 1800 to the 2002-03 title decider, again against Welfare.

The club originally formed as a side for ex-university players - although this policy does not strictly apply any more - and it only tends to be ex-players that come along to watch. The club have ex-Scottish League players on their books.

The club also runs three teams, and many older players carry on playing rather than becoming supporters. A crowd of 750 watched Spartans take on Clyde in season 1998-99. The match finished 1-1, but the Broadwood side comfortably won the replay.

The 2nd and 3rd XIs play home games at Peffermill, home of Edinburgh University FC. The 2nd XI plays in the McEwans Central Scottish Amateur League (and are one of the strongest sides at that level), while the 3rd XI play in the Lothian and Edinburgh Amateur Leagues. The club has over seventy players on its books, making it one of the largest adult football clubs in the whole of Scotland. Some players still pay £15 a month to play for Spartans' 2nd and 3rd XIs.

Spartans moved into City Park in 1976 after becoming SFA Full Members. They made their first application to the Scottish Football League in 2008 but were unsuccessful.

Spartans enter the Scottish Cup automatically.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 18pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 10pts from 16 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 23pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 18pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 17pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 26pts from 18 games
1996-97: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 38pts from 18 games
1997-98: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 29pts from 18 games
1998-99: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 43pts from 18 games
1999-00: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 47pts from 22 games
2000-01: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 38pts from 22 games
2001-02: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 57pts from 22 games
2002-03: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 43pts from 22 games
2003-04: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 53pts from 22 games
2004-05: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 55pts from 22 games
2005-06: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 37pts from 22 games
2006-07: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 52pts from 22 games
2007-08: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 47pts from 22 games
2008-09: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 52pts from 22 games
2009-10: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 52pts from 20 games
2010-11: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 55pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League Premier Division: 1971-72, 1983-84, 1996-97, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11
South Qualifying Cup: 1979-80, 1988-89, 1996-97, 2001-02, 2003-04, 2005-06
SFA South Regional Challenge Cup: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11
East of Scotland League Cup: 2003-04, 2004-05, 2009-10, 2010-11
East of Scotland (City) Cup: 1997-98, 2006-07
East of Scotland (Image Printers) Qualifying Cup: 1983-84, 1989-90, 1995-96, 1997-98, 2001-02, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2010-11
King Cup: 1973-74, 1977-78, 1987-88, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2007-08, 2009-10, 2010-11

Programme Information:
Programmes are issued regularly.

Getting There

Directions by road:

Nearest Railway Station: Edinburgh Waverley

Bus routes:

Web Link: Spartans FC website


Stirling University FC Gannochy Playing Fields, Stirling University Campus, by Bridge of Allan

Nickname:
Year formed: 1969
Club Number:

Home colours: Change colours:

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1000
Seats: none
Cover: none


Gannochy Playing Fields from George Mirashvili


Gannochy Playing Fields from Alick Milne

Social Club:

Club Information:

Stirling University were admitted to the East of Scotland League in the summer of 2008 after previously playing in amateur football.

Stirling University can qualify for the Scottish Cup, but only by winning the East of Scotland Premier Division.

League Record from 1990:


1990-91: -
1991-92: -
1992-93: -

1993-94: -
1994-95: -

1995-96: -
1996-97: -
1997-98: -
1998-99: -
1999-00: -
2000-01: -
2001-02: -

2002-03: -
2003-04: -
2004-05: -
2005-06: -
2006-07: -
2007-08: -
2008-09: 3rd East of Scotland Division 1, 44pts from 22 games
2009-10: 1st East of Scotland Division 1, 59pts from 22 games
2010-11: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 41pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League First Division winners: 2009-10
Alex Jack Cup: 2010-11

Programme Information:
To follow

Getting There

Directions by road:

Nearest Railway Station:

Bus routes:

Web Link: University of Stirling FC Website


Tynecastle FC Fernieside Recreation Ground, Fernieside Drive, Edinburgh

Nickname: unknown
Year formed: 1971/1929 / 2005
Club Number: none

Home colours: All maroon Change colours:

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1500
Seats: none
Cover:
none


Fernieside from Alick Milne


A selection of Fernieside pics from Scott Gorrod

The pitch at Fernieside is in the middle of a large playing field that is surrounded by housing, giving the venue a kind of 'village green' feel. The club hope to develop it.

Social Club: unknown

Club Information:

Tollcross United merged with top Juvenile/Boys club Tynecastle FC in 2005 to form a new Tynecastle FC, as well as changing colours from the old 'Arsenal' style of red shirts with white sleeves to maroon. They have a small following of around 20 to 30.

Tynecastle can qualify for the Scottish Cup, but only by winning the East of Scotland Premier Division.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 8th East of Scotland Division 1, 11pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 31pts from 20 games (2pts per win)

1992-93: 9th East of Scotland Premier, 13pts from 18 games (2pts per win)

1993-94: 1st East of Scotland Division 1, 31pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 1pt from 18 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 7th East of Scotland Division 1, 31pts from 22 games
1996-97: 8th East of Scotland Division 1, 31pts from 22 games
1997-98: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 46pts from 22 games
1998-99: 9th East of Scotland Premier, 9pts from 18 games
1999-00: 12th East of Scotland Premier, 4pts from 22 games
2000-01: 8th East of Scotland Division 1, 22pts from 20 games

2001-02:
9th East of Scotland Division 1, 21pts from 22 games
2002-03: 11th East of Scotland Division 1, 17pts from 22 games
2003-04: 11th East of Scotland Division 1, 11pts from 22 games
2004-05: 11th East of Scotland Division 1, 10pts from 22 games
2005-06: 9th East of Scotland Division 1, 24pts from 20 games
2006-07: 5th East of Scotland Division 1, 30pts from 20 games
2007-08: 3rd East of Scotland Division 1, 44pts from 22 games
2008-09: 1st East of Scotland Division 1, 54pts from 22 games
2009-10: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 33pts from 20 games
2010-11: 9th East of Scotland Premier, 24pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League Division One: 1993-94, 2008-09
Alex Jack Cup: 1997-98

Programme Information:
No programme information available

Getting There

Directions by road: From Charlotte Square: Head south across Princes Street and down Lothian Road (A700) for around half a mile before veering left along Broughton Street and along Melville Road (through a parkland area). Continue straight ahead at two sets of crossroads, but turn right at the third set down Dalkeith Road (A7). At roundabout with railway bridge going over it, turn the second exit into Old Dalkeith Road, a continuation of the A7. Follow this for over one mile and on the right hand side a recreation ground can be seen with the changing rooms bearing the legend 'Tollcross United FC' in large white lettering.

Nearest Railway Station: Edinburgh Waverley (5 miles)

Bus routes:

Web Link: none


Vale of Leithen FC Victoria Park, Hall Street, Innerleithen

Nickname: Vale
Year formed: 1891
Club Number:
none

Home colours: Change colours:

Ground Details:

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


The Vale enclosure from Steve Broughton


Three views of Victoria Park from Alick Milne


A number of additional views of Victoria Park from Micky Ross

Victoria Park is pretty basic but has a small enclosure.

Social Club: unknown

Club Information:

Vale of Leithen have a home support of around 50.

Vale of Leithen enter the Scottish Cup automatically.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 24pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 21pts from 16 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 21pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 21pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 6th East of Scotland Premier, 17pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 9th East of Scotland Premier, 15pts from 18 games
1996-97: 6th East of Scotland Division 1, 34pts from 22 games

1997-98: 7th East of Scotland Division 1, 29pts from 22 games
1998-99: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 50pts from 24 games
1999-00: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 36pts from 22 games
2000-01: 8th East of Scotland Premier, 24pts from 22 games
2001-02: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 33pts from 22 games
2002-03: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 19pts from 22 games
2003-04: 11th East of Scotland Premier, 19pts from 22 games
2004-05: 5th East of Scotland Division 1, 38pts from 22 games
2005-06: 4th East of Scotland Division 1, 29pts from 20 games
2006-07: 3rd East of Scotland Division 1, 34pts from 20 games
2007-08: 6th East of Scotland Division 1, 34pts from 22 games
2008-09: 7th East of Scotland Division 1, 31pts from 22 games
2009-10: 2nd East of Scotland Division 1, 59pts from 22 games
2010-11: 7th East of Scotland Premier, 30pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League Premier Division: 1977-78, 1978-79, 1986-87
South Qualifying Cup: 1957-58, 1972-73, 1976-77, 1990-91, 1992-93
East of Scotland (City) Cup: 1991-92
East of Scotland (Image Printers) Qualifying Cup: 1918-19, 1919-20, 1924-25, 1948-49, 1978-79, 1981-82
King Cup: 1922-23, 1937-38, 1955-56, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1991-92
Scottish Border Counties FA Challenge Cup: 1898-99, 1899-00, 1900-01, 1901-02, 1902-03, 1909-10, 1912-13, 1920-21, 1925-26, 1932-33, 1933-34, 1953-54
East of Scotland Consolation Cup: 1911-12, 1922-23

Programme Information:
No information available

Getting There

Directions by road: From Peebles (A72): In built up area of Innerleithen take second left into Hall Street. On this, take first right along a small road running beside a playing field which leads straight to Victoria Park.

Nearest Railway Station:

Bus routes:

Web Link: Vale of Leithen official site


Whitehill Welfare FC Ferguson Park, Carnethie Street, Rosewell

Nickname: The Welfare
Year formed: 1953
Club Number:
(0131) 440 0115

Home colours: Change colours:

Ground Details:

Capacity: 4000
Seats: none
Cover: yes (small)

Ferguson Park from Tony Collins

There is a small covered terraced enclosure with a capacity of around 400 on the near side of the ground, while the remainder of the spectators area is grassed. Off the field, there is a hospitality lounge as well as relatively new dressing rooms.

Social Club: yes

Club Information:

Welfare originally formed as a Juvenile (U21) club, and only joined the East of Scotland set-up in 1980. Because of their geographical situation, Welfare rarely attract gates that are higher than 70, and often get much less than that. They announced in September 1999 their intention to apply for SFL membership under the name of Midlothian Welfare. The bid failed.

Whitehill Welfare enter the Scottish Cup automatically.

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 25pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1991-92: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 24pts from 16 games (2pts per win)
1992-93: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 27pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1993-94: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 30pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1994-95: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 30pts from 18 games (2pts per win)
1995-96: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 48pts from 18 games
1996-97: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 36pts from 18 games
1997-98: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 42pts from 18 games
1998-99: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 45pts from 18 games
1999-00: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 50pts from 22 games
2000-01: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 44pts from 22 games
2001-02: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 52pts from 22 games
2002-03: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 48pts from 22 games
2003-04: 10th East of Scotland Premier, 20pts from 22 games
2004-05: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 31pts from 20 games
2005-06: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 37pts from 22 games
2006-07: 3rd East of Scotland Premier, 41pts from 22 games
2007-08: 1st East of Scotland Premier, 50pts from 22 games
2008-09: 5th East of Scotland Premier, 32pts from 22 games
2009-10: 2nd East of Scotland Premier, 37pts from 20 games
2010-11: 4th East of Scotland Premier, 32pts from 22 games

Honours:
East of Scotland League Premier Division: 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2002-03, 2007-08
South Qualifying Cup: 1980-81, 1986-87, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2004-05
East of Scotland League Cup: 1987-88, 1988-89, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08 (awarded))
East of Scotland (City) Cup: 1993-94, 1998-99, 1999-00
East of Scotland (Image Printers) Qualifying Cup: 1980-81, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2008-09
King Cup: 1982-83, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1997-98

Programme Information:
A programme costing £1 is produced for every home game.

Getting There

Directions by road: From north: On entering north end of Rosewell on Carnethie Street, a small lane leads to Ferguson Park on left hand side, around 300 yards into the village.

Nearest Railway Station:

Bus routes: The X77 from Edinburgh city centre to Rosewell runs every 20 minutes

Web Link: Whitehill Welfare official site

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