Aberdeen East End FC New Advocates Park, Golf Road, Aberdeen

Nickname: The End
Year formed: 1887
Club Number: (01224) 276885 or (01224) 276977

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2000
Seats: none
Cover: none

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
1991-92: 12th North East Premier, 13pts from 22 games
1992-93: 1st North East Division 1, 52pts from 22 games
1993-94: 5th North East Premier, 30pts from 22 games
1994-95: 8th North East Premier, 26pts from 22 games
1995-96: 9th North East Premier, 23pts from 22 games (-6pts)
1996-97: 11th North East Premier, 13pts from 22 games
1997-98: 3rd North East Division 1, 39pts from 20 games
1998-99: 2nd North East Division 1, 49pts from 22 games
1999-00: 5th North East Premier, 29pts from 22 games
2000-01: 8th North East Premier, 25pts from 22 games
2001-02: 6th North Premier, 37pts from 26 games
2002-03: 4th North Premier, 46pts from 26 games
2003-04: 10th North Premier, 29pts from 26 games
2004-05: 13th North Premier, 22pts from 26 games
2005-06: 5th North 1st Division, 47pts from 26 games
2006-07: 1st North 1st Division, 56pts from 24 games (-3pts)

Honours:
North Division One winners: 2006-07
North East Premier Division winners: 1977-78
North East First Division winners: 1984-85, 1986-87, 1992-93
Aberdeen & District Junior League winners: 1926-27, 1933-34
Archibald Cup: 1927-28, 1929-30, 1933-34, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1993-94
McLeman Cup: 1926-27, 1929-30, 1954-55, 1965-66
Duthie (Acorn Heating) Cup: 1904-05, 1906-07, 1922-23, 1927-28, 1929-30, 1931-32, 1966-67
North East League Cup: 1989-90
Morrison Trophy: 1974-75, 1998-99, 2006-07
Aberdeen & District Junior League Cup: 1925-26
Aberdeen County Trophy: 1904-05, 1906-07, 1925-26, 1962-63
Jimmy Gibb Memorial Trophy: 1986-87, 1992-93
Martin & Johnson Trophy: 1974-75

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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
right towards the seafront, New Advocates Park will be on Golf Road.

Web Link: none

Banks O'Dee FC Spain Park, Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen

Nickname: The Dee/The Rechabites
Year formed: 1902
Club Number: (01224) 883333

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2000
Seats: 100
Cover: yes (seats only)

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.

Three views of Spain Park from Kennie Young

Spain Park's leisure centre; the stand is built into the right side.

Social Club: Unknown

Club Information:

2001 population: Aberdeen 212125

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 6th North East Premier, 30pts from 22 games
1991-92: 3rd North East Premier, 40pts from 22 games
1992-93: 10th North East Premier, 24pts from 22 games
1993-94: 11th North East Premier, 22pts from 22 games
1994-95: 3rd North East Division 1, 41pts from 22 games
1995-96: 1st North East Division 1, 51pts from 24 games
1996-97: 10th North East Premier, 18pts from 22 games
1997-98: 11th North East Premier, 17pts from 22 games
1998-99: 1st North East Division 1, 53pts from 22 games
1999-00: 8th North East Premier, 25pts from 22 games
2000-01: 6th North East Premier, 32pts from 22 games
2001-02: 5th North Premier, 42pts from 26 games
2002-03: 9th North Premier, 34pts from 26 games
2003-04: 6th North Premier, 40pts from 26 games
2004-05: 7th North Premier, 40pts from 26 games
2005-06: 3rd North Premier, 50pts from 26 games
2006-07: 3rd North Premier, 47pts from 26 games

Honours:
Scottish Junior Cup winners: 1956-57
North East Premier Division winners: 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1972-73, 1976-77, 1978-79, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1986-87
North East First Division winners: 1995-96, 1998-99
Aberdeen & District Junior League winners: 1920-21, 1947-48, 1949-50, 1952-53, 1956-57, 1957-58, 1967-68
Archibald Cup: 1922-23, 1931-32, 1934-35, 1949-50, 1951-52, 1955-56, 1956-57, 1958-59, 1964-65, 1965-66, 1970-71, 1981-82, 1984-85, 1986-87
McLeman Cup: 1924-25, 1937-38, 1938-39, 1950-51, 1955-56, 1958-59, 1960-61, 1967-68, 1969-70, 1978-79, 1981-82, 1986-87, 1990-91
Duthie (Acorn Heating) Cup: 1914-15, 1920-21, 1923-24, 1946-47, 1952-53, 1955-56, 1956-57, 1957-58, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1992-93, 1995-96
North East League Cup: 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1973-74, 1979-80, 1982-83, 1983-84
Morrison Trophy: 1985-86
North Drybrough Cup: 1969-70, 1970-71, 1973-74, 1976-77, 1978-79, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1984-85
Aberdeen & District Junior League Cup: 1923-24, 1924-25, 1932-33, 1936-37, 1952-53, 1955-56, 1956-57, 1959-60, 1960-61, 1964-65, 1967-68
Aberdeen County Trophy: 1914-15, 1920-21, 1927-28, 1932-33, 1933-34, 1936-37, 1949-50, 1955-56, 1956-57, 1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68
Jimmy Gibb Memorial Trophy: 1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1985-86
Martin & Johnson Trophy: 1973-74, 1976-77

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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
lights immediately after a Lidl Supermarket on the right of Wellington Road.

Go down Abbotswell Road for 100 yards and there is a sign for "Banks O'Dee Sports Centre" and a Nursing Home on the right. Turn right here and follow the lane to reach the car park. The pitch is on the right hand side.

If you're coming from the south, take the A956 into Aberdeen, and follow signs for Peterhead and Football Traffic. Turn left at the 3rd set of traffic lights going downhill on Wellington Road and follow as above from the
turning into Abbotswell Road.

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
Year formed: 1893
Club Number: (01224) 735727

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2000
Seats: none
Cover: none

Crombie Park from Steve Broughton

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
gate by the changing rooms at one end of the ground, with a chain link fence surrounding the site. (You could, I guess, watch the game from behind the fence!).

There are 4 steps of slabbed terrace in front of the dressing rooms, otherwise it's flat grass with a small gravel path. The pitch is railed off and normally seems in good condition.

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
1991-92: 6th North East Premier, 31pts from 22 games
1992-93: 3rd North East Premier, 38pts from 22 games
1993-94: 4th North East Premier, 36pts from 22 games
1994-95: 9th North East Premier, 21pts from 22 games
1995-96: 8th North East Premier, 24pts from 22 games
1996-97: 4th North East Premier, 38pts from 22 games
1997-98: 10th North East Premier, 21pts from 22 games
1998-99: 3rd North East Premier, 35pts from 22 games
1999-00: 12th North East Premier, 13pts from 22 games
2000-01: 1st North East Division 1, 54pts from 22 games
2001-02: 2nd North Premier, 59pts from 26 games
2002-03: 2nd North Premier, 52pts from 26 games
2003-04: 1st North Premier, 56pts from 26 games
2004-05: 1st North Premier, 62pts from 26 games
2005-06: 1st North Premier, 61pts from 26 games
2006-07: 1st North Premier, 56pts from 26 games

Honours:
North Region Premier Division winners: 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07
North East First Division winners: 2000-01
North (Rollstud) Regional Cup: 1989-90, 1999-00
McLeman Cup: 1988-89, 1992-93, 2000-01
North Region Premier Division (Acorn Heating) Cup: 2004-05
North Region North Region Grill League Cup: 2005-06
Archibald Cup: 1987-88, 1989-90
Duthie Cup: 2002-03
Aberdeen Cable TV Cup: 1989-90

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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
Year formed: 1989
Club Number: none

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2200
Seats: none
Cover: none

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
1991-92: 9th North East Division 1, 23pts from 22 games
1992-93: 9th North East Division 1, 22pts from 22 games
1993-94: 11th North East Division 1, 19pts from 26 games
1994-95: 11th North East Division 1, 22pts from 22 games
1995-96: 12th North East Division 1, 18pts from 24 games
1996-97: 10th North East Division 1, 20pts from 22 games
1997-98: 9th North East Division 1, 20pts from 20 games
1998-99: 11th North East Division 1, 8pts from 22 games
1999-00: 11th North East Division 1, 14pts from 20 games
2000-01: 12th North East Division 1, 16pts from 22 games
2001-02: 5th North Division 1 (East), 37pts from 27 games
2002-03: 6th North Division 1 (East), 32pts from 24 games
2003-04: 10th North 1st Division, 36pts from 26 games
2004-05: 7th North 1st Division, 33pts from 24 games
2005-06: 1st North 1st Division, 61pts from 26 games
2006-07: 6th North Premier, 45pts from 26 games

Honours:
North Region First Division winners: 2005-06
North Region First Division (Morrison) Trophy: 2001-02

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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
Year formed: c1890
Club Number: (01358) 725162 or (01358) 723704 (Social Club)

Ground Details:

Capacity: 600
Seats: none
Cover: none

The Meadows from Jamie Wire

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
1991-92: 10th North East Division 1, 18pts from 22 games
1992-93: 6th North East Division 1, 33pts from 22 games
1993-94: 6th North East Division 1, 41pts from 26 games
1994-95: 6th North East Division 1, 30pts from 22 games
1995-96: 11th North East Division 1, 19pts from 24 games
1996-97: 9th North East Division 1, 20pts from 22 games
1997-98: 8th North East Division 1, 28pts from 20 games
1998-99: 10th North East Division 1, 26pts from 22 games
1999-00: 8th North East Division 1, 22pts from 20 games
2000-01: 7th North East Division 1, 27pts from 22 games
2001-02: 4th North Division 1 (East), 40pts from 27 games
2002-03: 4th North Division 1 (East), 37pts from 24 games
2003-04: 2nd North 1st Division, 53pts from 26 games
2004-05: 11th North Premier, 24pts from 26 games
2005-06: 7th North Premier, 39pts from 26 games
2006-07: 12th North Premier, 23pts from 26 games

Honours:
North East First Division winners: 1983-84
McLeman Cup: 1977-78
Morrison Trophy: 1977-78

Programme Information:
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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
Year formed: 1949
Club Number: (01651) 843266

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1800
Seats: none
Cover: none

The clubhouse is the only structure in this venue which is part of a large field in Pitmedden. A white railing surrounds the pitch.

The pavilion at Pitmedden from Formartine website

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
1991-92: 4th North East Division 1, 42pts from 22 games
1992-93: 3rd North East Division 1, 44pts from 22 games
1993-94: 9th North East Division 1, 30pts from 26 games
1994-95: 2nd North East Division 1, 49pts from 22 games
1995-96: 12th North East Premier, 6pts from 22 games
1996-97: 3rd North East Division 1, 43pts from 22 games
1997-98: 9th North East Premier, 26pts from 22 games
1998-99: 6th North East Premier, 31pts from 22 games
1999-00: 4th North East Premier, 38pts from 22 games
2000-01: 3rd North East Premier, 40pts from 22 games
2001-02: 1st North Premier, 63pts from 26 games
2002-03: 6th North Premier, 42pts from 26 games
2003-04: 7th North Premier, 38pts from 26 games
2004-05: 6th North Premier, 41pts from 26 games
2005-06: 2nd North Premier, 53pts from 26 games
2006-07: 7th North Premier, 42pts from 26 games

Honours:
North Region Premier Division winners: 2001-02
North Regional (North) League winners: 1968-69
North Region Premier Division (Acorn Heating) Cup: 2005-06
Archibald Cup: 1998-99
McLeman Cup: 1998-99
Duthie (Acorn Heating) Cup: 1967-68, 2000-01, 2001-02
North East League Cup: 1998-99
Aberdeen Cable TV Cup: 1998-99
North Drybrough Cup: 1971-72
Morrison Trophy: 1978-79

Programme Information:
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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
Year formed: 1968
Club Number: none

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2500
Seats: none
Cover: none

Lochside Park from Kenny Young

Several views of Lochside Park from 'Siney'

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: -
1991-92: -
1992-93: -
1993-94: 4th North East Division 1, 51pts from 26 games
1994-95: 1st North East Division 1, 50pts from 22 games
1995-96: 11th North East Premier, 18pts from 22 games
1996-97: 2nd North East Division 1, 45pts from 22 games
1997-98: 5th North East Premier, 31pts from 22 games
1998-99: 7th North East Premier, 29pts from 22 games
1999-00: 10th North East Premier, 20pts from 22 games
2000-01: 9th North East Premier, 24pts from 22 games
2001-02: 7th North Premier, 35pts from 26 games
2002-03: 11th North Premier, 29pts from 26 games
2003-04: 8th North Premier, 32pts from 26 games
2004-05: 10th North Premier, 26pts from 26 games
2005-06: 6th North Premier, 40pts from 26 games
2006-07: 9th North Premier, 28pts from 26 games

Honours:
North (Rollstud) Regional Cup: 1997-98, 2003-04
North East First Division winners: 1994-95
North Region Grill League Cup: 2003-04
Morrison Trophy: 1996-97

Programme Information:
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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
Year formed:
Club Number: (01224) 488588

Ground Details:

Capacity: 300
Seats: 300
Cover: seats only

Keith Park from Graeme McGinty

Keith Park has excellent facilities and was previously the home of now defunct Bon Accord JFC.

Social Club: unknown

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: -
1991-92: -
1992-93: -
1993-94: -
1994-95: -
1995-96: -
1996-97: -
1997-98: -
1998-99: -
1999-00: -
2000-01: 2nd North East Division 1, 47pts from 22 games (as Wilson's XI)
2001-02: 10th North Premier, 32pts from 26 games (as Wilson's XI)
2002-03: 13th North Premier, 26pts from 26 games (as Wilson's XI)
2003-04: 9th North Premier, 30pts from 26 games (as Wilson's XI)
2004-05: 9th North Premier, 27pts from 26 games (as Wilson's XI)
2005-06: 4th North Premier, 46pts from 26 games (as Wilson's XI)
2006-07: 11th North Premier, 26pts from 26 games (-1pt)

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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.

Web Link: none

Longside FC Davidson Park, off Station Road, Longside

Nickname: The Side
Year formed: refomed 1947
Club Number: (01779) 821789

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1000
Seats: none
Cover: yes (small)

Three views of Longside from Alistair Sharp

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
1991-92: 2nd North East Division 1, 47pts from 22 games
1992-93: 12th North East Premier, 15pts from 22 games
1993-94: 1st North East Division 1, 63pts from 26 games
1994-95: 6th North East Premier, 34pts from 22 games
1995-96: 5th North East Premier, 32pts from 22 games
1996-97: 7th North East Premier, 26pts from 22 games
1997-98: 3rd North East Premier, 45pts from 22 games
1998-99: 9th North East Premier, 26pts from 22 games
1999-00: 1st North East Premier, 53pts from 22 games
2000-01: 1st North East Premier, 45pts from 22 games
2001-02: 9th North Premier, 33pts from 26 games
2002-03: 3rd North Premier, 51pts from 26 games
2003-04: 11th North Premier, 27pts from 26 games
2004-05: 5th North Premier, 42pts from 26 games
2005-06: 11th North Premier, 28pts from 26 games
2006-07: 8th North Premier, 32pts from 26 games

Honours:
North East Premier Division winners: 1999-00, 2000-01
North East First Division winners: 1993-94
Aberdeen Cable TV Cup: 1994-95
Morrison Trophy: 1989-90, 1993-94
Jimmy Gibb Memorial Trophy: 1993-94, 1999-00

Programme Information:
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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
Year formed: reformed 1973
Club Number: (01771) 613259 (social club)

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2000
Seats: none
Cover: none

Maud's new pavilion from Russ Quinlan

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
1991-92: 11th North East Division 1, 13pts from 22 games
1992-93: 11th North East Division 1, 15pts from 22 games
1993-94: 12th North East Division 1, 18pts from 26 games
1994-95: 12th North East Division 1, 2pts from 22 games
1995-96: 10th North East Division 1, 24pts from 24 games
1996-97: 11th North East Division 1, 14pts from 22 games
1997-98: 10th North East Division 1, 12pts from 20 games
1998-99: 7th North East Division 1, 30pts from 22 games
1999-00: 7th North East Division 1, 22pts from 20 games
2000-01: 8th North East Division 1, 23pts from 22 games
2001-02: 10th North Division 1 (East), 16pts from 27 games
2002-03: IN ABEYANCE
2003-04: 1st North 1st Division, 55pts from 26 games
2004-05: 14th North Premier, 18pts from 26 games
2005-06: 3rd North 1st Division, 54pts from 26 games
2006-07: 2nd North 1st Division, 56pts from 24 games

Honours:
North Region First Division winners: 2003-04

Programme Information:
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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
Year formed: 1898
Club Number: (01224) 647620

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1000
Seats: none
Cover: none

Four views of Findon Park from Kennie Young

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
1991-92: 8th North East Premier, 29pts from 22 games
1992-93: 9th North East Premier, 27pts from 22 games
1993-94: 12th North East Premier, 2pts from 22 games
1994-95: 9th North East Division 1, 24pts from 22 games
1995-96: 5th North East Division 1, 39pts from 24 games
1996-97: 6th North East Division 1, 34pts from 22 games
1997-98: 6th North East Division 1, 30pts from 20 games
1998-99: 9th North East Division 1, 30pts from 22 games
1999-00: 6th North East Division 1, 25pts from 20 games
2000-01: 9th North East Division 1, 21pts from 22 games
2001-02: 9th North Division 1 (East), 27pts from 27 games
2002-03: 8th North Division 1 (East), 20pts from 24 games
2003-04: 7th North 1st Division, 41pts from 26 games
2004-05: 1st North 1st Division, 55pts from 24 games
2005-06: 12th North Premier, 26pts from 26 games
2006-07: 10th North Premier, 28pts from 26 games

Honours:
North East Premier Division winners: 1973-74
North East First Division winners: 1982-83
North Region First Division winners: 2004-05
Aberdeen & District Junior League winners: 1908-09, 1950-51
Archibald Cup: 1926-27, 1935-36
Duthie (Acorn Heating) Cup: 1911-12, 1978-79
McLeman Cup: 1920-21, 1964-65, 1973-74, 1979-80
Morrison Trophy: 1972-73, 1973-74, 1976-77, 1982-83, 1983-84
Aberdeen & District Junior League Cup: 1933-34
Aberdeen County Trophy: 1910-11, 1911-12

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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
Year formed: 1919
Club Number: (01569) 762890

Ground Details:

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1300
Seats: none
Cover: none

Six views of Glenury Park from Kennie Young

Social Club: Unknown

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
1991-92: 2nd North East Premier, 42pts from 22 games
1992-93: 4th North East Premier, 34pts from 22 games
1993-94: 1st North East Premier, 51pts from 22 games
1994-95: 5th North East Premier, 35pts from 22 games
1995-96: 10th North East Premier, 22pts from 22 games
1996-97: 9th North East Premier, 25pts from 22 games
1997-98: 8th North East Premier, 27pts from 22 games
1998-99: 5th North East Premier, 32pts from 22 games
1999-00: 7th North East Premier, 27pts from 22 games
2000-01: 5th North East Premier, 40pts from 22 games
2001-02: 8th North Premier, 34pts from 26 games
2002-03: 7th North Premier, 39pts from 26 games
2003-04: 3rd North Premier, 44pts from 26 games
2004-05: 12th North Premier, 24pts from 26 games
2005-06: 10th North Premier, 29pts from 26 games
2006-07: 4th North Premier, 45pts from 26 games

Honours:
North (Rollstud) Regional Cup: 1990-91
North East Premier Division winners: 1989-90, 1993-94
North East First Division winners: 1988-89
McLeman Cup: 1972-73, 1987-88, 1994-95
Duthie (Acorn Heating) Cup: 1963-64, 1968-69, 1993-94
Morrison Trophy: 1981-82, 1984-85
Aberdeen & District Junior League Cup: 1962-63, 1963-64
Jimmy Gibb Memorial Trophy: 1989-90

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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:

Web Link:

Sunnybank FC Heathryfold Park, Heathryfold Circle, Aberdeen

Nickname: The Bankies
Year formed: 1936
Club Number: (01224) 696309

Ground Details:

Capacity: 2200
Seats: none
Cover: none

Heathryfold from Kathryn MacLeod

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
1991-92: 9th North East Premier, 28pts from 22 games
1992-93: 5th North East Premier, 33pts from 22 games
1993-94: 2nd North East Premier, 50pts from 22 games
1994-95: 4th North East Premier, 37pts from 22 games
1995-96: 3rd North East Premier, 40pts from 22 games (-3pts)
1996-97: 1st North East Premier, 52pts from 22 games
1997-98: 2nd North East Premier, 49pts from 22 games
1998-99: 1st North East Premier, 49pts from 22 games
1999-00: 2nd North East Premier, 49pts from 22 games
2000-01: 2nd North East Premier, 41pts from 22 games
2001-02: 4th North Premier, 46pts from 26 games
2002-03: 1st North Premier, 60pts from 26 games
2003-04: 5th North Premier, 41pts from 26 games
2004-05: 4th North Premier, 44pts from 26 games
2005-06: 5th North Premier, 41pts from 26 games
2006-07: 2nd North Premier, 54pts from 26 games

Honours:
Scottish Junior Cup winners: 1953-54
North Region Premier Division winners: 2002-03
North East Premier Division winners: 1971-72, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1982-83, 1996-97, 1998-99
Aberdeen & District Junior League winners: 1951-52, 1953-54, 1955-56, 1965-66, 1966-67
North Premier Division (ATR Group) Cup: 2006-07
North (Rollstud) Regional Cup: 1993-94, 1996-97, 2001-02
North Region Grill League Cup: 2001-02
Archibald Cup: 1947-48, 1952-53, 1953-54, 1963-64, 1969-70, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1979-80, 1983-84, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1997-98
McLeman Cup: 1948-49, 1952-53, 1953-54, 1956-57, 1961-62, 1963-64, 1966-67, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1999-00
Duthie (Acorn Heating) Cup: 1984-85, 1989-90, 1994-95, 1998-99
North East League Cup: 1975-76, 1978-79, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1996-97, 1999-00, 2000-01
Morrison Trophy: 1971-72, 1980-81
North Drybrough Cup: 1975-76, 1979-80, 1982-83
Aberdeen & District Junior League Cup: 1948-49, 1949-50, 1953-54, 1954-55, 1961-62, 1965-66, 1966-67
Aberdeen Cable TV Cup: 1991-92, 1992-93
Aberdeen County Trophy: 1947-48, 1952-53, 1953-54, 1958-59
Jimmy Gibb Memorial Trophy: 1982-83, 1996-97
Martin & Johnson Trophy: 1975-76

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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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Turriff United FC The Haughs, Turriff

Nickname: None
Year formed: 1954
Club Number: (01888) 563486 (social club)

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1000
Seats: none
Cover: none

The Haughs from the Arniston website

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
1991-92: 5th North East Premier, 33pts from 22 games
1992-93: 6th North East Premier, 33pts from 22 games
1993-94: 8th North East Premier, 28pts from 22 games
1994-95: 2nd North East Premier, 42pts from 22 games
1995-96: 2nd North East Premier, 43pts from 22 games
1996-97: 6th North East Premier, 35pts from 22 games
1997-98: 4th North East Premier, 32pts from 22 games
1998-99: 10th North East Premier, 25pts from 22 games
1999-00: 9th North East Premier, 21pts from 22 games
2000-01: 12th North East Premier, 14pts from 22 games
2001-02: 7th North Division 1 (East), 33pts from 27 games
2002-03: 1st North Division 1 (East), 54pts from 24 games
2003-04: 4th North Premier, 42pts from 26 games
2004-05: 3rd North Premier, 57pts from 26 games
2005-06: 8th North Premier, 36pts from 26 games
2006-07: 5th North Premier, 45pts from 26 games

Honours:
North Region First Division (East) winners: 2002-03
North (Norsco) Regional Cup: 2006-07
McLeman Cup: 1985-86
Grill League Cup: 2006-07
Duthie (Acorn Heating) Cup: 1987-88
North East League Cup: 1984-85
Aberdeen Cable TV Cup: 1988-89
North Drybrough Cup: 1986-87

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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