Dufftown Football Club are grateful to Jamie Wire, creator of the Non League Scotland website, who has kindly allowed us to publish details of how to get to the grounds of the various teams that Dufftown may come up against in the North Region Junior FA. Jamie's website can be reached through our 'Links' page.
Banchory St Ternan (Milton Park): Milton Park is on the south side of the main road that passes by Crathes Castle. Access is gained by turning towards Crathes Castle then following the track as it doubles back and passes beneath the main road.
Banks O' Dee (Spain Park): 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.
Bishopmill United (Pinefield): Pinefield is on the east side of Elgin close to the A96 road to Lhanbryde. The pitch can be seen on the right hand side of the road as you drive from Elgin towards Lhanbryde.
Buchanhaven Hearts (Raemoss Park): From south (A952): After passing over roundabout 1km south of the town, take the first main road left towards Blackhouse. Continue straight ahead on this road until another roundabout and again continue straight ahead. At the third roundabout reached, take the third exit (A952) towards the town centre of Peterhead. Continue straight on (Queen Street) passing Peterhead's Balmoor Stadium until the first left turn (Hay Crescent) about 150 yards away. Turn right at the end. Raemoss Park can be seen on the right hand side of this road (Ugie Street).
Buckie Rovers (Merson Park): From South (A98): Take first turn off to Buckie (Buckpool) to the left (if you pass the distillery you've gone too far). Continue straight ahead on this road, passing a hospital on the left. Where it bends sharply continue straight ahead down a small road leading to the golf course. 150 yards down this track, on the right, is Merson Park.
Burghead Thistle (Forest Park): From Elgin (B9013): On approaching Burghead from the south take a left turn off, sign posted to Kinloss,about half a kilometre south of town. Forest Park is 100 yards along this road on the left hand side.
Cruden Bay (Watson Park): From South (A975): Continue straight through the village of Cruden Bay to the junction at the other side. Turn left then right again almost immediately up a farm track. There is a sign stating that Cruden Bay's ground is up this track and it is on the right hand side after around 300 yards.
Culter (Crombie Park): 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.
Deveronside (Canal Park): From west (A98): On entering Banff, turn left over Banff Bridge and turn immediately right, down past Somerfield. There is a car park on the right hand side. To get to Canal Park, cross the road by the car park towards the high grey wall and walk towards Banff centre (towards the "Spotty Bag" Shop). As the road bends round past the shop, there is an arch on the left in the wall. Walk through here and Canal Park is straight ahead of you.
Dyce Juniors (Ian Mair Park): From south (A947): Follow main road right through Dyce 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).
East End (New Advocates Park): 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.
Ellon United (The Meadows): 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.
FC Stoneywood (Polo Park): From South (A96) at the north of Aberdeen: Follow signs for airport coming out of the city and signs for Dyce (A947) which leaves the A96 at Bucksburn. Within a mile of joining this road is Stoneywood village and one should take the turn off to the right down Stoneywood Terrace, which is the first major turnoff to the right on this stretch of road. After the first opening on the left (Polo Gardens) a gravel track leads off to the left through a wooded area. Polo Park is at the end of the track.
Fochabers (Playing Field): From Elgin (A96): As Fochabers is entered continue along High Street (main road through town) until 5th turning on the right is reached (East Street). Fifty yards along here on the left can be found the Fochabers Playing Field, behind the tennis courts.
Forres Thistle (Logie Park): From Nairn/Inverness (A96): At first roundabout at west end of town take 3rd exit towards town centre but then take an immediate 2nd right down Ramflat Road. At the end, turn right into Pilmuir Road and continue to the end. Logie Park can be accessed from the left hand side.
Fraserburgh United (College Park): From South (A92): Take 1st exit at roundabout on outskirts, turning right at the next roundabout. Take second left on this road through a housing area for ¾km. Look for signs for the college on the left. Follow these to the college car park and College Park is next to this.
Glentanar (Woodside Sports Complex): From 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). An area of trees/playing fields will be visible down to the right of the duel carriageway. To reach these, take the first turning on the right - this small road is sign-posted for a nursing home but also leads to the playing fields. Woodside Sports Complex is at the far side of the fields.
Hall Russell United (Denmore Park): 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 300 yards up this road on the right and set back from the street beyond a small grassy area is Denmore Park.
Hermes (Lochside Park): 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.
Hillhead (Keith Park): 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.
Inverness City (Northern Meeting Park): From Nairn: Enter Inverness via the A96. At roundabout take the 3rd exit, then merge onto the A9 (signposted Wick,Thurso, Fort William, A82, Ullapool, Long Stay, A835) At Longman Roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A82 (signposted Fort William, Inverness) At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A82 (signposted Fort William, Town Centre) At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A82 (signposted Fort William) At Shore Street Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A82 (signposted Ft William, Beauly, Dingwall) At Telford Street Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A82 (signposted Fort William) Turn left onto Ardross Street, the ground is visible.
Islavale (Simpson Park): Simpson Park is on Westerton Road, which is a road that leads off the main street, Mid Street, in Keith.
Lewis United: Lewis United are playing all of their games away from home this season as their usual venue, the Chris Anderson Stadium, is being renovated.
Longside (Davidson Park): 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.
Lossiemouth United (Playing Field): The Lossiemouth United Playing Field is situated on the left of the town as you enter via the A941 and it is visible from this road.
Maud (Pleasure Park): 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.
Nairn St Ninian (Showfield): The ground is situated on the left hand side as you exit Nairn whilst heading along the A96 towards Inverness.
New Elgin (Pinefield): Pinefield is on the east side of Elgin close to the A96 road to Lhanbryde. The pitch can be seen on the right hand side of the road as you drive from Elgin towards Lhanbryde.
Newmachar United (Charles Gordon Park): Newmachar United play at Charles Gordon Park in Newmachar. The pitch is situated on the left hand side, after the petrol station as you leave the village.
Parkvale (Findon Park): 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.
RAF Lossiemouth FC: The RAF pitch is within the airbase at RAF Lossiemouth.
Stonehaven (Glenury Park): 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.
Sunnybank (Heathryfold Park): 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.
Whitehills (School Park): When travelling along the A98 you will see a sign for Whitehills which is near a hospital, drive past this and then you will see another sign for Whitehills. This road takes you into Whitehills and the pitch should be visible on the left hand side as you enter the village.
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