| Abbey Vale FC Maryfield Park, New Abbey Nickname: Vale |
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ground is situated behind New Abbey Primary School, and is a compact yet tidy
little venue. There is a large clubhouse consisting of changing rooms, a referees
room and an equipment store. It also has a large 'tea room' facility with space
for around 30, that affords a good view of the action on a wet day. There is also
a small amount of covered hard standing at the front. A pair of training lights
are mounted behind the near goal, whilst the other end has netting attached to
catch balls from going beyond into the farmers field, and the pitch is flanked
by a series of white posts used on match days to rope the pitch off. Two large
dugouts are at either side and straddle the halfway line. The ground is over looked
by Criffel, to the north, and Sweetheart Abbey, a couple of fields away to the
east. Social Club: There is no social club |
| Club
Information: Abbey Vale can qualify for the Scottish Cup, but only by winning the South of Scotland League. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
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| Getting There Directions by road: New Abbey lies approximately 8 miles south of Dumfries on the West bank of the Nith. The village sits on the A710 route (Dalbeattie - Dumfries), and entering from the East and Dumfries, you drive straight through the village and, just before you exit the Primary School is tucked in on your left (opposite a prominent bus shelter). Park in the car park and follow the footpath round Nearest Railway Station: Dumfries (8 miles) Bus routes: From the railway station it is a short walk to The Whitesands to catch the 372 bus route to Dalbeattie. |
| Web Link: none |
| Creetown FC Castlecary Park, Park Crescent, Creetown (**playing at Balgreen Park, Kirkcowan for 2009-10**) Nickname:
Ferrytoun |
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Castlecary Park might be one of Scotland's most rural venues. The ground is basically part of a farmers field, with a tiny two-roomed changing room building, a referee's room and a refreshments hut the only buildings. Social Club: yes |
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Information: Creetown can qualify for the Scottish Cup, but only by winning the South of Scotland League. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
11th South of Scotland League, 6pts from 20 games (2pts per win) Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: Castlecary Park is clearly visible from the A75. If approaching from the east, exit at the first Creetown junction and the entrance to the ground is immediately on the right. From the west, take the second exit for Creetown. Entrance to the ground is on the right. Nearest Railway Station: Stranraer (32 miles) Bus routes: 500/X75 Dumfries/Carlisle - Stranraer |
| Web Link: none |
| Crichton FC Crichton Hospital Park, Bankend Road, Dumfries Nickname:
Unknown |
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| Ground Details:
Hospital Park is just a large pitch with two banked sides. There are benches providing adequate seating for the low (if any) crowds, and a small overhang on the small pavilion provides the only cover. Social Club: unknown |
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Information: Crichton can qualify for the Scottish Cup, but only by winning the South of Scotland League. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
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| Getting There Directions by
road: Follow signs for Glencaple from Dumfries. Take the second exit at the mini
roundabout on St Michaels Street (by the petrol station) and the right fork after
this. Follow this road for about 800yards and as it goes round slightly to the
right the entrance to the Crichton is on the left, (just past Castledykes Park).
Follow the road around to the right and you will see the pitch down over the bank. Nearest
Railway Station: Dumfries. Exit Dumfries station and follow the road to the left.
At the top of the hill turn right and continue on this road. Take the small road
on the left, just after the Cairndale Hotel, and turn right at the next roundabout
(after about 100m Morrisons should be on your left). Turn right past the fire
station and go left at the crossroads atop the hill (keeping St Michaels Church
on your left). At the end of this street take the road on the right at the mini-roundabout
and the right fork after this. Continue on this road for 800yards and entrance
to the Crichton is on the left. Follow the road around to the right and you will
see the pitch down over the bank. Bus routes: 3 Dumfries (Great King Street) - Kingholm Quay, 371 Dumfries - Glencaple/Caerlaverock |
| Web Link: Crichton official website |
| Dalbeattie Star FC Islecroft Stadium, Barrhill Road, Dalbeattie Nickname:
Star |
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Dalbeattie have what is probably the best stand in the South of Scotland League, seating 300. The remainder of the ground is sloped grass banking. The ground is oval shaped despite the fact that there is no running track. The pitch is huge, but in winter it can become something of a quagmire. Social Club: unknown |
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Information: Dalbeattie Star enter the Scottish Cup automatically. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
4th South of Scotland League, 21pts from 20 games (2pts per win) Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by
road: If entering Dalbeattie on the A710, take the first on the right into High
Street. After 3/4-a-mile and before the river bridge you will come to a memorial.
Turn right into Mill Street and follow this round to the right. Islecroft is at
the end of this street. Nearest Railway Station: Dumfries (14 miles) Bus routes: 372 Dumfries - Dalbeattie, 501 Dumfries - Castle Douglas |
| Web Link: none |
| Fleet Star FC Garries Park, Gatehouse of Fleet Nickname:
Star |
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Garries Park
is basically just a large public playing field. The pitch has posts around its
perimeter that on match days are used to rope off the park. There is a small,
all wooden 'cabin' structure in one corner, which was built in 1998. This holds
changing rooms, the referees room and an equipment store, as well as providing
a small amount of cover at the front. A set of training lights are attached to
the front of this. There are benches around the pitch that provide seating for
around 20. The social club is in the town centre, 'The Fleet Arms Hotel', and
im told this is where they display team photos, cups and hold end of season dances.
Social Club: There is a social club |
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Information: Fleet Star can qualify for the Scottish Cup, but only by winning the South of Scotland League. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
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| Getting There Directions by road: to come Nearest Railway Station: Dumfries (32 miles) Bus routes: 500 and 501 from Dumfries |
| Web Link: none |
| Heston Rovers FC Norfolk Park, Church Street, Glencaple Nickname:
Rovers |
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The current ground is fully enclosed and also has a floodlit training area next to it. The dressing rooms are modern and consist of 2 dressing rooms and a referees changing room. There is also a refereshments hut at the entrance to the park and Portacabin on site, which has 2 toilets is also used as a committee room /storage area. Social Club: unknown |
| Club Information: Dumfries merged with
youth side Heston Rovers in June 2008 and will be known as Heston Rovers for 2008-09,
with the home ground staying as Glencaple as opposed to the Maryfield base of
Heston Rovers YFC. Heston Rovers can qualify for the Scottish Cup, but only by winning the South of Scotland League. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
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| Getting There Directions by road: to come Nearest Railway Station: Dumfries (6 miles) Bus routes: |
| Web Link: Heston Rovers official website |
| Mid-Annandale
FC King Edward Park, Matthew's Loaning, Lockerbie |
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Mid-Annandale play in a public beside the railway line in Lockerbie. It's pretty basic and the only building that identifies the club is the pavilion in the corner. Vandals wrecked one of the goalmouths in July 2009, meaning that the club had to play their opening South of Scotland matches for 2009-10 away from home. Social Club: There is a social club in the centre of Lockerbie. |
| Club Information: League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
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| Getting There Directions by road: Nearest Railway Station: Lockerbie Bus routes: |
| Web Link: none |
| Newton Stewart FC Blairmount Park, Corsbie Road, Newton Stewart Nickname: The Creesiders |
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Blairmount Park is with a public park, with railings around the pitch and the changing rooms at one end. There used to be a stand but it was demolished many years ago, though the foundations can still be seen on the grass banking. The ground is at the far side of the public playing fields and entry is via they playing fields' gate. Social Club: unknown |
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Club Information: Newton Stewart enter the Scottish Cup automatically. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
5th South of Scotland League, 20pts from 20 games (2pts per win) Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by
road: From the east: Exit the A75 and follow signs for Newton Stewart (B7079).
After going over the River Cree, turn left and continue for 400yards to Dashwood
Square. Turn right then right again onto Jubilee Road and continue as it becomes
Church Street. After 60 yards bear left onto Corsbie (NB - Spelt 'Corsbie') Road.
Continue up the steep hill and as you reach the peak, the entrance to the pitch
is 20 yards on the left. From the west: Continue on A75, past first Newton Stewart
junction, until you hit a roundabout, take the first exit signposted 'Newton Stewart
- A714'. Continue on this road for 800yards then pick up 'From the east' at Dashword
square. Nearest Railway Station: Stranraer (25 miles) Bus routes: |
| Web Link: Newton Stewart official website |
| Nithsdale Wanderers FC Lorimer Park, Blackaddie Road, Sanquhar Nickname:
Dale |
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Council-owned Lorimer Park can be found at the northern end of the town, and mainly consists of a meshed-off grass hollow, a running track with jumping lanes, as well as a couple of perspex dugouts. There is a new club building that was opened in 2005, and within it are the club rooms, changing rooms and a players lounge that as well as serving alcohol, serves snacks and cold drinks to supporters. Social Club: There is a player's lounge that serves alcohol during the game. |
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Information: Nithsdale Wanderers can qualify for the Scottish Cup, but only by winning the South of Scotland League. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
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| Getting There Directions by road: The ground is located at the very north of the town right by the main road, on the left coming from Dumfries and on the right as you come in from Ayrshire. Entry is via Blackaddie Road where there is a turn-off to the right down past a putting green. Nearest Railway Station: Sanquhar Bus routes: |
| Web Link: none |
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St. Cuthbert Wanderers FC St. Mary's Park, Castledykes Road, Kirkcudbright Nickname:
The Saints |
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St Cuthberts Wanderers have an amount of hard standing to either side of the clubhouse,
which holds the changing rooms, small social club and refreshments area. The playing
area is fully enclosed and there are 4 floodlights on each touchline. Opposite
the clubhouse is a small bench-seated stand. Social Club: unknown |
| Club Information: St Cuthbert Wanderers enter the Scottish Cup automatically. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
6th South of Scotland League, 19pts from 20 games (2pts per win) Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by
road: From the A755: Entering Kirkcudbright, turn right onto St Mary's Street.
After half a mile turn into Castledykes Road (signposted Swimming Pool). St Mary's
Park is at the end of this street. Nearest Railway Station: Dumfries (30 miles) Bus routes: |
| Web Link: St. Cuthbert Wanderers official website |
| Stranraer Reserves FC Stair Park, London Road, Stranraer Nickname:
The Blues |
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Social Club: There is a social club in the town |
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| Getting There Directions by road: Nearest Railway Station: Bus routes: |
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| Threave Rovers FC Meadow Park, Blackpark Road, Castle Douglas Nickname: The
Rovers |
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| Ground Details:
Rovers recently installed floodlights at the ground. There is a delapidated small section of cover (with ten seats in it) down one side of Meadow Park, while the remainder of the ground is relatively featureless. There is a small section of concreted terracing, as well as a pavilion, a pie hut and a toilet block. Social Club: unknown |
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Information: Threave Rovers enter the Scottish Cup automatically. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
2nd South of Scotland League, 31pts from 20 games (2pts per win) Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by road: From Dumfries (A75): At roundabout around a kilometre out of town, turn into Ernespie Road and then main street (King Street). Towards the end of the built up area (at the bottom of King Street) turn right into Blackpark Road, continuing for around 200 yards. On left hand side of this street is the entrance to the Threave Rovers ground. Nearest Railway Station: Dumfries (18 miles) Bus routes: |
| Web Link: Threave Rovers FC website |
| Wigtown & Bladnoch FC Trammondford Park, Wigtown Nickname: None |
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The covered enclosure probably holds around 40-50, while one end is surrounded by trees and hedges. Social Club: unknown |
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Information: Wigtown & Bladnoch enter the Scottish Cup automatically. League Record from 1990: 1990-91:
3rd South of Scotland League, 24pts from 20 games (2pts per win) Honours: Programme
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| Getting There Directions by
road: From the A75: Exit at Newton
Stewart onto the A714 (signposted Wigtown). Continue for 6miles until you reach
Wigtown. Turn right through main square, and then first left into Lightlands Terrace.
After 250yards take a right into Lightlands Avenue. The football club is visible
through the trees at the end of golf course to your left, simply take a left turn
and after 400yards you will arrive at the ground. Nearest Railway Station: Stranraer (28 miles) Bus routes: |
| Web Link: none |
Meadow Park from Brian Weir
