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| Aberdeen East End FC New Advocates Park, Golf Road, Aberdeen Nickname:
The End |
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| Ground
Details: New Advocates Park has a clubhouse at one end, the end on Golf Road, while the remainder of the ground is featureless. At the end opposite the clubhouse can be seen the Chris Anderson Stadium, home of Lewis United. In the distance to the left is Pittodrie. Social Club: There is a social club |
| Club Information: Record attendance is unbelievably 11,007. 2001
population: Aberdeen 212125 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
10th North East Premier, 21pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions by road: From Union Street: At east end, turn left into King Street following road for over half a mile northwards. Look out for a turning on the right - any of Pittodrie Street, Pittodrie Place or Linksfield Road will do. At the end, turn left onto Golf Road and within a couple of hundred yards the East End ground will be visible on one side of the road. Nearest Railway Station: Aberdeen Bus
routes: Number 11 (Brown Line) from Union Street to Golf Links will drop you just
by the clubhouse. No's 1 and 2 (both Red Line) will drop you in King Street by
the BP garage. Cross road and walk down any road on the |
| Web Link: none |
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Banks O'Dee FC Spain Park, Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen Nickname:
The Dee/The Rechabites |
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Details: Spain Park was recently refurbished and now is a completely different venue to the one that existed before. There is a smallish but neat stand high above the pitch, similar to that at Hillhead. Pies and usual drinks, crisps, fizzy and sweets available under the main stand.
Social Club: Unknown |
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Information: 2001 population: Aberdeen 212125 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
6th North East Premier, 30pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
Information: |
| Getting There Directions
by road: From Union Street (travelling eastwards): Turn right down Market Street
following road southwards over the River Dee and onto Menzies Road (about a mile
away). At roundabout take 1st left onto Wellington Road (main road southwards)
before taking the first right into Abbotswell Road at a set of traffic Nearest Railway Station: Aberdeen Bus routes: from Aberdeen (Bridge Street outside Woolwich Bank) - take a 5, 6, or 13 (marked Balnagask, Seaton and Cove respectively) and ask to get off at Somerfield, Wellington Road. Walk back for 20 yards, cross Wellington Road at lights and turn left. Walk past Lidl, and take first road on the right. Walk down for 100 yards, and turn right at sign as per driving instructions. Return bus stop is outside Lidl. |
| Web Link: none |
| Culter FC Crombie Park, Malcolm Road, Peterculter Nickname:
None |
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Details:
Crombie Park is another of the well-kept but fairly undeveloped North grounds.
The car park is tiny and overspill can make the narrow lane leading to the ground
a taxing experience to drive down. Entrance is by a single Social Club: Unknown |
| Club Information: Culter have a
home following of about 150. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
3rd North East Premier, 35pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: From Aberdeen (A93): Continue straight through the centre of Peterculter following the road round a bend to the right. After this bend, take the first right up Malcolm Road (climbing a slope) and then take the third opening on the left (after Crombie Circle). This is around 650 yards up Malcolm Road and leads to Crombie Park. Nearest Railway Station: Aberdeen Bus
routes: a number 19 bus marked "Culter" (Turquoise Line) departs from
outside Abbey National on Union Street every 15 minutes, or 30 minutes in the
evenings. Get off at the terminus and walk up Malcolm Road. It will take 45 minutes-
1hour from Union Street by bus, however. |
| Web Link: Culter website |
| Dyce FC Ian Mair Park, Dyce Drive, Dyce Nickname:
None |
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Details: Dyce's ground was originally called Rosslyn Park, but was renamed in memory of official Ian Mair in 2000. Social Club: Unknown |
| Club Information: Dyce formed in 1989 when two junior sides, Mugiemoss and Rosslyn Sports, amalgamated. The new club then set up shop at Rosslyn Sports' ground. Dyce have a support that can be counted on ten fingers. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
11th North East Division
1, 15pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: From south (A947): Follow main road right through Dycd northwards and continue out of the other side of the town (passing a factory to the left). Take the first left (around 300 yards past the factory) and Rosslyn Park can be found 100 yards along on the right hand side (Dyce Drive). Nearest Railway Station: Dyce Bus routes: |
| Web Link: none |
| Ellon United FC The Meadows, Castle Road, Ellon Nickname:
None |
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Details:
The Meadows is located at the east end of the town, and is a multi-purpose sports facility consisting of a floodlight artificial turf, two football pitches, one of which is meshed off (Ellon United JFC, the other being used by Ellon Thistle Amateurs), and rugby pitches. The changing room complex, sports hall and clubhouse are at the far end from the road, while the three-sided spectator area is flat grass. Social Club: There is a social club |
| Club Information: Ellon's crowds aren't untypical for the league. They have a wealthy backer who is trying to help the club achieve success. 2001
population: Ellon 8754 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
6th North East Division 1,
35pts from 22 games Honours:
Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: From Aberdeen (A92): Enter Ellon from the north end at the 2nd main turn off the A92 entering via the A920 (Castle Road). On the left hand side of the road a sports complex is clearly visible with Ellon United's ground also visible. A road on the left hand side leads to The Meadows complex. Nearest Railway Station: Aberdeen Bus routes: |
| Web Link: none |
| Formartine United FC North Lodge Park, Pitmedden, Udny Nickname:
United |
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Details: The clubhouse is the only structure in this venue which is part of a large field in Pitmedden. A white railing surrounds the pitch.
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. 2001 population: Pitmedden 1137 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
5th North East Division 1, 36pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
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| 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 website |
| Hermes FC Lochside Park, Denmore Road, Bridge of Don Nickname:
None |
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Details:
A sign greets visitors upon arrival, stating that Lochside Park is the home of Hermes JFC. Like nearby Hall Russell, there are no structures apart from the pavilion. The "best pies in the North Juniors" are available at the club shop. The ground has only two usable sides. Social Club: Unknown |
| Club Information: Crowd figures are on the rise at Hermes. The record attendance was 1026 for an OVD Cup tie against Pollok in 1997. Several young players have moved on to bigger clubs such as Gavin Rae at Dundee and Highland League Huntly have Kevin Morgan (ex Aberdeen) and Paul Yeats. 2001 population: Aberdeen 212125 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
- Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: From Union Street: At east end, turn left into King Street following A92 north for around 2 miles, crossing the River Don and continuing for around ¾ of a mile north after this. At roundabout beside the Aberdeen Exhibition Centre take the 1st left followed by a first right then take another first right into Denmore Road. Around 400 yards up this road on the right (just beyond Hall Russell United's Denmore Park) is Lochside Park. Nearest Railway Station: Aberdeen Bus
routes: Not easy to get to by bus, but a Stagecoach bus from Aberdeen Bus Station
for either Peterhead, Fraserburgh or the Ellon Park and Ride will drop you by
the McDonalds Drive Through on Ellon Road. Then it's a good 10 minute walk following
the driving directions. |
| Web Link: none |
| Hillhead FC Hillhead Centre, Keith Park, Don Street, Aberdeen Nickname:
unknown |
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Details:
Keith Park has excellent facilities and was previously the home of now defunct Bon Accord JFC. Social Club: unknown |
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Club Information: Wilson's XI joined the Juniors in 2000 from the Aberdeenshire Amateur Football Association. They take their name from founder Norman Wilson, who has been the club's main sponsor and president since their formation in 1983 (source: Ian Anderson). They were renamed Hillhead FC in the summer of 2006. Hillhead is the area of Aberdeen the club play in. 2001
population: Aberdeen 212125 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
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| Getting There Directions by road: From Union Street: At east end turn left into King Street following the road northwards for around a mile. Continue over junction with St. Machar Drive and School Road, taking fourth turning on the left into Don Street following signs for Hillhead Halls of Residence. On Don Street (after a few hundred yards) Keith Park's entrance will be visible on the right hand side. Nearest Railway Station: Aberdeen Bus routes: Catch either of the Red Line buses (1 or 2) from outside the Sheriff Courts, and ask the driver to let you off at Lidl in Seaton. On alighting, walk back on yourself for 100 yards past Lidl and take the road on the right. Follow this road round to the right and Keith Park is at the end. |
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| Longside FC Davidson Park, off Station Road, Longside Nickname:
The Side |
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Details:
Longside JFC have one of the best playing surfaces in the North East juniors while the ground itself has a very small covered enclosure. Social Club: There is a social club |
| Club Information: As with most North clubs, Longside's crowds tend to be less than 50 unless they are playing rivals Cruden Bay. 2001
population: Longside 721 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
3rd North East Division 1, 44pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: Take the A90 north from Aberdeen, following the signs for Fraserburgh. This will take you to the village of Mintlaw. At the roundabout in Mintlaw, take the 3rd exit and drive on for three miles until you arrive in Longside. Nearest Railway Station: Bus routes: |
| Web Link: Longside site |
| Maud FC Maud Pleasure Park, Deer Road, Maud Nickname:
None |
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Details:
The pitch itself is part of a very large playing field, which now has a new pavilion next to it. Social Club: Unknown |
| Club Information: Maud have a very small support. In 2002-03, they withdrew from all competitions after a series of thrashings in the season-opening Grill Bar League Cup (worst being a 16-0 defeat by Culter). They returned for 2003-04 and under the guidance of former Fraserburgh star Kris Hunter won the Camstruction First Division at the first time of asking. 2001 population: Maud 630 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
9th North East Division 1,
16pts from 22 games Honours:
Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: From east (B9029): Follow the road through the village and immediately at the end of the built-up area on the right side of the road is Maud Pleasure Park (behind a row of conifers). It is sign-posted from the road. Nearest Railway Station: Bus routes: |
| Web Link: Maud website |
| Parkvale FC Findon Park, Findon, near Portlethen Nickname:
The Vale |
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Details:
Sitting beside the Dundee to Aberdeen duel-carriageway, Findon Park is a basic ground with a set of changing rooms and little else. Social Club: Yes (it's on King Street in Aberdeen) |
| Club Information: Parkvale was founded in 1898 by a group of local football enthusiasts in the east end of Aberdeen. They were first in Aberdeen to have a supporters and social club which is still thriving at 16 Kings Street, Aberdeen. The club's original ground was Central Park, Kittibrewster (next to the old livestock mart), and the club then moved to Linksfield Stadium but a reconstruction programme forced the club to move to Findon Park (former home of Bon Accord who hadmoved out to purpose-built Keith Park) where they have been since the mid-1990s. Parkvale have a very small home support of around 10 to 20. 2001 population: Portlethen 6603 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
9th North East Premier, 26pts
from 22 games Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: From south (A92): Pass interchange for Portlethen and continue for 2/3 of a mile looking for the Findon turn-off on the right. After taking this turning, 250 yards down the road on the left beside the railwayline is Findon Park. Nearest Railway Station: Aberdeen Bus routes: |
| Web Link: Parkvale JFC website |
| Stonehaven FC Glenury Park, David Street, Stonehaven Nickname:
The Hive |
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Details:
Social Club: Unknown |
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Club Information: Around 80-100 watch Stonehaven. 2001
population: Stonehaven 9577 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
7th North East Premier, 27pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: From south (A90): Having left the A90 and entered the town by the A957 or A92 follow the road into the town centre along the main street (Allardice Street into David Street). At the end of David Street is a bend in the road. On the left just before the road crosses Cowie Bridge is a small road signposted for Glenury Park. Follow this narrow road for around half a mile and on the left side Glenury Park will become visible. Nearest Railway Station: Stonehaven Bus routes: |
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Sunnybank FC Heathryfold Park, Heathryfold Circle, Aberdeen Nickname:
The Bankies |
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Details:
Heathryfold is a relatively basic ground with limited cover. There is a new pavilion on one side, and adjacent to that is a section of grass banking. Social Club: There is a large social club next to the ground |
| Club Information: Sunnybank have Highland League aspirations, and have a following of around 100. 2001 population: Aberdeen 212125 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
8th North East Premier, 27pts from 22 games Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: From city centre (Union Street): At east end of Union Street turn left up King Street but turn left again almost immediately into North Street (A946) following this road about a mile northwards. It then becomes the A96 leading out of the north of the city and continue it for around another mile (now called the Great Northern Road). At roundabout, take first left down North Anderson Drive and then take the first left down Manor Avenue. At the end turn right into Rust Drive and then take the first right again into Heathyfold Circle. Veer right at the junction and keep veering right until Heathyfold Park is visible. Nearest Railway Station: Aberdeen Bus routes: A 22 (Purple Line) for Mastrick or a 23 (Yellow Line) bus for Heathryfold will drop you near to Heathryfold Park. Alternatively, take a 17 (Blue Line) or 18 (Claret Line) and ask the driver to put you off at the first stop after the Haudagain Roundabout. On alighting , turn right and take the first left. Walk up the hill and Heathryfold Park is on the right. |
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Web Link: none |
| Turriff United FC The Haughs, Turriff Nickname:
None |
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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. Social Club: There is a social club |
| Club Information: Turriff were another side that seemed to harbour Highland League ambitions that have, like Sunnybank, cooled. They have a small support of around 30. 2001 population: Turriff 4454 League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
5th North East Premier, 32pts
from 22 games Honours: Programme
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| 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: none |