
| Brora Rangers FC Dudgeon Park, Brora Nickname: The Cattachs
|
| Home colours: |
| Ground
Details:
As well as the small main stand, Dudgeon Park features a covered enclosure opposite. Behind either goal is grass. There is also a modern social club. Social Club: There is a modern social club. |
| Club
Information: Gates for 2008-09 are around 100-150. Brora Rangers enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Brora 1140 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
8th Highland League, 49pts from 34 games Honours:
Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: From South (A9): On southern approach to town, take the first turning on the right. Dudgeon Park is clarly visible on the left hand side of this road. Nearest Railway Station: Brora Bus routes: ? |
| Web Link: Brora Rangers official site |
| Buckie Thistle FC Victoria Park, Midmar Street, Buckie Nickname:
The Jags | |
| Home colours: | |
| Ground Details:
There is a large covered section down one side of Victoria Park, while opposite that can be found the club buildings and the recently refurbished main stand. Behind both goals is grass banking. Social Club: There is a social club | |
| Club
Information: Buckie Thistle enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Buckie 8172 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
11th Highland League, 43pts from 34 games Honours: Programme
Information: | |
| Getting There Directions by road: From South (A98): Take second available road into Buckie down A942. Follow this road for about 1km looking out for a small school building on the left. A left turn beside the school should be Midmar Street. 200 yards along, on the left hand side, is Victoria Park. Nearest Railway Station: Keith (12 miles) Bus routes: ? | |
| Web Link: Buckie Thistle official website |
| Clachnacuddin FC Grant Street Park, Wyvis Place, Inverness Nickname:
The Lilywhites |
| Home colours:
|
| Ground Details:
Grant Street Park has a small stand with yellow seats and behind one goal is a covered terrace. It is quite a compact ground. Social Club: ? |
| Club
Information: Gates for 2008-09 are around the 150-250 mark. Clachnacuddin enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Inverness 51832 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
16th Highland League, 26pts from 34 games Honours: Programme Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: From South (A9): Stay on A9 until Longman roundabout (just south of Kessock Bridge). Take first exit down Longman Road following signs for Inverness town centre. At town centre roundabout (beside River Ness), take third exit into Waterloo Place which becomes Waterloo Bridge and then Grant Street. The ground is straight ahead, at the end of Grant Street. Nearest Railway Station: Inverness Bus routes: ? |
| Web Link: Clachnacuddin FC site |
| Cove Rangers FC Allan Park, Loirston Road, Cove, Aberdeen Nickname:
none |
| Home
colours: |
| Ground Details:
The ground is located in the middle of a housing estate in a suburb of Aberdeen and is very cramped. There is a small section of covered terracing on the opposite side of the field from the stand, the seats in which are for sponsors only. There are plans to move to Calder Park at Altens in the near future, despite Cove's failure to get into the SFL. Social Club: There is a social club |
| Club
Information: Gates for 2008-09 are around 200. Cove Rangers enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Aberdeen 212125 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
3rd Highland League, 71pts from 34 games Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: On approach to Aberdeen at Charlestown, take turn off onto A956 (following signs for Nigg, Cove, South of City etc). On A956 take the last exit on first roundabout, down Langdykes Road which leads into Cove. Langdykes Road veers left but continue to follow it until the end, before turning right. Take the second right into Loirston Avenue before taking the first left down Loirston Road. Allan Park's entrance can be seen on the left hand side. Nearest Railway Station: Aberdeen (5 miles) Bus routes: The No 13 bus can be caught from opposite the train station and stops outside the ground. No 16 bus can be caught from Union Street and stops outside the ground. No 13 is more frequent and faster. |
| Web Link: Cove Rangers website |
| Deveronvale FC Princess Royal Park, Bridge Street, Banff Nickname:
The Vale | ||
| Home colours:
| ||
| Ground Details:
A new main stand was built relatively recently to replace it's rather ornate predecessor. Over the wall opposite the stand, Deveronside Juniors can be found. Social Club: unknown | ||
| Club
Information: Deveronvale enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Banff 3991 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
15th Highland League, 30pts from 34 games Honours: Programme
Information: | ||
| Getting There Directions by road: From West (A98): Take road into town centre, following signs through town for Macduff. As built up area diminishes and Banff Bridge is being approached, look left. Princess Royal Park is clearly visible. Nearest Railway Station: Keith (20 miles) Bus routes: ? | ||
| Web Link: Deveronvale website |
| Formartine United FC North Lodge Park, Pitmedden, Udny Nickname:
United |
| Home colours: |
| Ground Details:
Before redevelopment, the clubhouse was the only structure at the Pitmedden ground. Over the summer of 2009, United transformed North Lodge Park, adding seated stands and two small covered enclosures. Social Club: There is a social club |
| Club Information: Formartine are developing a bit of a reputation as a cup side and have a normal home following of around 50 (Pitmedden is only a tiny village), but when Aberdeen are away from home, that support can rise to a good couple of hundred as they draw on the whole region, which is a big farming area. They run youth teams from boys level right up to U19, and have 200 player on their books. After a successful application, they joined the Highland League from the North Juniors ahead of 2009-10. 2001 population: Pitmedden 1137 League
Record from 1990: 1990-91:
5th North East Division 1, 36pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: From Aberdeen (B999): Follow signs for Oldmeldrum through village and onto B9000. Within 500 yards of leaving the built-up area, North Lodge Park is visible on the right hand side surrounded by trees. Enter by turning right up the A920 to Ellon and turning immediately right again into the club car park. Nearest Railway Station: Bus routes: |
| Web Link: Formartine United official website |
| Forres Mechanics FC Mosset Park, Lea Road, Forres Nickname:
The Can Cans | ||
| Home colours:
| ||
| Ground Details:
Two views of Mosset Park from Graeme McGinty
Social Club: unknown | ||
| Club
Information: Forres Mechanics enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Forres 9174 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
4th Highland League, 69pts from 34 games Honours: Programme
Information: | ||
| Getting There Directions by road: From Nairn/Inverness (A96): At first roundabout, take 3rd exit following road in towards town centre. At the next roundabout, take first left then an immediate first right down Inverness Road. Turn right across Lea Bridge and veer left down Lea Road. Directly ahead is Mosset Park. Nearest Railway
Station: Forres Bus routes: ? | ||
| Web Link: Forres Mechanics site |
| Fort William FC Claggan Park, Achintee Road, Fort William Nickname:
The Fort |
| Home colours: |
| Ground Details:
Claggan Park is located beneath the range of mountains containing Ben Nevis but the ground itself fails to live up to its grand surroundings. The viewing area is set very far back from the pitch and as crowds tend to number at around 150 at best, it's easy to feel lonely in the bleakness. The basic stand is set a good 20 yards back from the touchline, and the end to its right is not used for spectators. Behind the opposite goal is are the changing rooms. Hard standing runs from here around to the other side of the pitch. Social Club: unknown |
| Club
Information: Fort William enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Fort William 9908 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
12th Highland League, 43pts from 34 games Honours:
Programme Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: From South (A82): At first roundabout at south end of town, take first exit onto duel carriageay, bypassing the town centre before taking a right turn at the next roundabout along Belford Road. Turn left at the next junction crossing Nevis Bridge before taking the first right after this down Claggan Road. Next take a right down Achintee Road where, after 150 yards on the left hand side, Claggan Park can be found. Nearest Railway Station: Fort
William Bus routes: ? |
| Web Link: Fort William official site (new for 2008-09) |
| Fraserburgh FC Bellslea Park, Seaforth Street, Fraserburgh Nickname:
The Broch |
| Home colours:
|
| Ground Details:
Bellslea Park by Jimmy Shaker from the Lossiemouth website Situated in the heart of the town and next door to a church, Bellslea Park's only structure is a main stand. Sloping grass banking lies opposite the stand. Social Club: unknown |
| Club
Information: Gates for 2008-09 are around 100-250. Fraserburgh enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Fraserburgh 12454 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
13th Highland League, 41pts from 34 games Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: From South (A92): On Kirktown Brae, continue straight ahead at roundabout on outskirts of town. Continue straight ahead for around 1 km after this, passing through an industrail estate and some playing fields on the left. A small ornamental garden on the right of the road will come into view. Behind the wall at the back of the garden is Bellslea Park. Nearest Railway
Station: Aberdeen
(40 miles) Bus routes: ? |
| Web Link: Fraserburgh website |
| Huntly FC Christie Park, East Park Street, Huntly Nickname:
None |
| Home colours:
|
| Ground Details:
There is a small main stand and opposite that is a covered enclosure. This ground is very neat and tidy, like most other grounds in the North of Scotland. Social Club: unknown |
| Club
Information: Huntly enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Huntly 4412 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
6th Highland League, 61pts from 34 games Honours: Programme Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: From Inverurie/Aberdeen (A96): At main roundabout on edge of Huntly, enter town centre via George V Avenue which then becomes Gordon Street, the town centre and then Castle Street. At the junction at the end of Castle Street (with Gordon Schools straight ahead) turn right into East Park Street. About 40-50 yards down this street, on the left hand side, is Christie Park. Nearest
Railway Station: Huntly Bus routes: ? |
| Web Link: Huntly official website |
| Inverurie Loco Works FC Harlaw Park, Harlaw Road, Inverurie Nickname:
Locos |
| Home colours:
|
| Ground Details:
There is a small main stand while the remainder of Hawlaw Park is standing only. There is a covered enclosure opposite the seated stand. Social Club: There is a social club |
| Club
Information: Inverurie Locos enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Inverurie 10882 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
2nd North East Premier, 53pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: From Aberdeen, follow A96 to Inverurie. Do not enter Inverurie by first roundabout but continue along A96 to second roundabout and take third exit, follow this road to next roundabout, take second exit (leaving Morrisons petrol station on your left). Continue along this road until next roundabout, and continue straight on (second exit), follow this road short distance and then take first right, onto Harlaw Road and Harlaw Park is on your left, about 1/4 mile further on. Nearest
Railway Station: Inverurie
(½ mile) Bus routes: ? |
| Web Link: Inverurie Loco Works official site |
| Keith FC Kynoch Park, Balloch Road, Keith Nickname:
Maroons |
| Home colours:
|
| Ground Details:
Kynoch Park has a maroon-coloured main stand, and opposite that is a fairly large covered enclosure. At either end of the ground is undeveloped standing areas. Social Club: unknown |
| Club
Information: Keith enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Keith 4597 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
14th Highland League, 37pts from 34 games Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: From Elgin (A96): Continue through the first part of Keith, crossing over the River Isla, past a church on the left hand side until the road takes a sharp bend to the right (about a third of a mile past the church). Continue along this road (Moss Street) - now going southwards. After passing Union Terrace on the left, take any of the turnings on the left as they all lead to Balloch Road. After turning right, Kynoch Park should be visible on the left side of Balloch Road. Nearest
Railway Station: Keith Bus routes: ? |
| Web Link: Keith official page |
| Lossiemouth FC Grant Park, Kellas Avenue, Lossiemouth Nickname:
The Coasters |
| Home colours:
|
| Ground Details:
Grant Park has a small covered section at the halfway point of the ground, and opposite that a stand. The changing rooms are situated in the corner of the ground on the stand side. Social Club: unknown |
| Club Information: Lossiemouth enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Lossiemouth 6873 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
10th Highland League, 47pts from 34 games Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: To come Nearest Railway Station: Elgin (6 miles) Bus routes: ? |
| Web Link: Lossiemouth website |
| Nairn County FC Station Park, Balblair Road, Nairn Nickname:
The Wee County |
| Home colours:
|
| Ground Details:
The main stand at Station Park (above) is decked out in the club colours of yellow and black, and opposite it is a small covered enclosure, again painted yellow and black. Social Club: unknown |
| Club Information: Nairn County enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Nairn 8418 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
17th Highland League, 15pts from 34 games Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: To come Nearest Railway Station: Nairn Bus routes: ? |
| Web Link: Nairn County website |
| Rothes FC Mackessack Park, Station Street, Rothes
Nickname: The Speysiders | ||
| Home colours:
| ||
| Ground Details:
Two views of Mackessack
Park from Graeme McGinty
Social Club: There is a social club | ||
| Club
Information: Rothes enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Rothes 1209 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
18th Highland League, 11pts from 34 games Honours: Programme Information: | ||
| Getting There Directions by road: To come Nearest Railway Station: Elgin (10 miles) Bus routes: ? | ||
| Web Link: none |
| Strathspey Thistle FC Seafield Park, Golfcourse Road, Grantown-on-Spey Nickname:
Strathie |
| Home colours: |
| Ground Details:
The ground at Grantown was fairly basic at the time of Strathspey's election to the Highland League, and was considered a public park. A stand and lights were added in 2009. Social Club: Unknown |
| Club Information: Strathie were invited to apply for the Highland League in 2008 and were announced as a successful club in February 2009. They joined the Senior set-up in August 2009. Their chairman Donly MacLeod is also their manager. 2001 population: League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
- Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: Nearest Railway Station: Bus routes: |
| Web Link: Strathspey Thistle official website |
| Turriff United FC The Haughs, Turriff Nickname: None |
| Home colours: |
| Ground Details:
A neat ground with a small enclosure. The only flaw with The Haughs is the confined nature of it. The side opposite the stand is only wide enough for two people. Floodlights and seats have been bought from St. Mirren ahead of their entry into the Highland League. The seats will be installed in the existing enclosure. Social Club: There is a social club |
| Club Information: Turriff have a small support, but were successful in their application to the Highland League in February 2009. They join in August 2009. They formed in 1954 as a Welfare FA club following the amalgamation of Turriff Athletic and Shamrock Rovers, with their first XI playing in the Banff Welfare League and the reserves in the Ythanside League. They stepped up to Junior level in 1973. 2001 population: Turriff 4454 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
5th North East Premier, 32pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: From Oldmeldrum (A947): Follow signs towards town centre and after climbing hill, look for a small opening to the left leading to flat land beside the Burn of Turriff. At the end of this track The Haughs can be found. Nearest Railway Station: Bus routes: |
| Web Link: Turriff United official website |
| Wick Academy FC Harmsworth Park, South Road, Wick Nickname:
The Scorries |
| Home colours:
|
| Ground Details:
Two views of Harmsworth Park by Jimmy Shaker from the Lossiemouth website
Harmsworth Park is council owned, and Wick are contemplating moving on. There are two seated stands, one very small, and the other built/converted more recently. Either end of the grounds and the remaining areas down the sides are grassed. Social Club: Unknown |
| Club
Information: Wick Academy enter the Scottish Cup automatically. 2001 population: Wick 7333 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
- Honours: Programme Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: To come Nearest Railway Station: Wick Bus routes: ? |
| Web
Link 1: Wick Academy website Web Link 2: Wick Academy official site |