List of football stadiums in Scotland explained

This is a list of association football stadiums in Scotland, ranked in descending order of capacity. The minimum required capacity is 1,000. The largest association football ground is Celtic Park with a capacity of 60,411. The three largest football stadiums in the country are located in Scotland's largest city Glasgow – Celtic Park, Hampden Park (the football ground of the national football team) and Ibrox Stadium. Other notable large football stadiums include Rugby Park in Kilmarnock, Almondvale Stadium in Livingston, and Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen.

The Scottish Premiership has the highest number of largest stadiums in the country by capacity. Other smaller stadiums include Somerset Park in Ayr and Firhill Stadium in Glasgow, both of which are Scottish Championship league stadiums.

Current stadiums

No.ImageStadiumCapacityCity/townTeamLeagueOpenedSurfaceCoordinatesNotes
1Celtic ParkGlasgowCeltic F.C.SPFL1892Grass[1]
2Hampden ParkNone 1903Grass[2]
3Ibrox StadiumRangers F.C.SPFL1899Grass[3]
4Pittodrie StadiumAberdeenAberdeen F.C.SPFL1899Grass57.1592°N -2.0889°W[4]
5Easter RoadEdinburghHibernian F.C.SPFL1893Grass[5]
6Tynecastle ParkHeart of Midlothian F.C.SPFL1886Grass[6] [7]
7Rugby ParkKilmarnockKilmarnock F.C.SPFL1899Artificial[8]
8Tannadice ParkDundeeDundee United F.C.SPFL1883Grass[9]
9Fir ParkMotherwellMotherwell F.C.SPFL1895Grass[10]
10Dens ParkDundeeDundee F.C.SPFL1899Grass[11]
11Cappielow ParkGreenockGreenock Morton F.C.SPFL1879Grass[12]
12East End ParkDunfermlineDunfermline Athletic F.C.SPFL1885Grass[13]
13McDiarmid ParkPerthSt Johnstone F.C.SPFL1989Grass[14]
14Somerset ParkAyrAyr United F.C.SPFL1888Grass[15]
15Firhill StadiumGlasgowPartick Thistle F.C.SPFL1909Grass[16]
16Excelsior StadiumAirdrieSPFLWoSFL1998Artificial[17]
17Stark's ParkKirkcaldyRaith Rovers F.C.SPFL1891Artificial[18]
18Almondvale StadiumLivingstonLivingston F.C.SPFL1995Artificial[19]
19Palmerston ParkDumfriesQueen of the South F.C.Heston Rovers F.C.SPFLSoSFL1919Artificial[20]
20Broadwood StadiumCumbernauldCumbernauld ColtsLFL1994Artificial[21]
21St Mirren ParkPaisleySt Mirren F.C.SPFL2009Grass[22]
22Falkirk StadiumFalkirkFalkirk F.C.
East Stirlingshire F.C.		SPFL
LFL		2004Artificial[23] [24] [25]
23Caledonian StadiumInvernessInverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.SPFL1996Grass[26]
24Station ParkForfarSPFLSWPL1888Artificial[27]
25Gayfield ParkArbroathArbroath F.C.SPFL1925Grass[28]
26Victoria ParkDingwallRoss County F.C.SPFL1929Grass[29]
27New Douglas ParkHamiltonHamilton Academical F.C.
Clyde F.C.		SPFL2001Artificial[30]
28Victoria Park5,000BuckieBuckie Thistle F.C.HFL1919Grass[31]
29Beechwood Park5,000SauchieSauchie Juniors F.C.EoSFLGrass56.13°N -3.7733°W[32]
30Links ParkMontroseMontrose F.C.Montrose RoseleaSPFLSJFA North1887Artificial[33]
31Borough BriggsElginElgin City F.C.SPFL1921Grass[34]
32Central ParkCowdenbeathCowdenbeath F.C.LFL1917Grass[35]
33Stair ParkStranraerStranraer F.C.SPFL1907Grass[36]
34Glebe ParkBrechinBrechin City F.C.HFL1919Grass[37]
35Claggan Park4,000Fort WilliamFort William F.C.NCFLGrass[38]
36Dudgeon Park4,000BroraBrora Rangers F.C.HFLGrass[39]
37Kynoch Park4,000KeithKeith F.C.HFL1922Grass[40]
38Newlandsfield Park4,000GlasgowPollok F.C.WoSFL1928Grass55.8242°N -4.2883°W[41]
39Hannah Park4,000ShottsShotts Bon Accord F.C.WoSFLGrass[42]
40Forthbank StadiumStirlingStirling Albion F.C. and
University of Stirling F.C.		SPFLLFL1993Grass[43] [44]
41Ochilview ParkStenhousemuirStenhousemuir F.C.SPFL1890Artificial[45]
42Ainslie Park3,534EdinburghThe Spartans F.C.Spartans W.F.C.LFLSWPL2009Artificial[46]
43Holm Park3,500ClydebankClydebank F.C.Yoker Athletic F.C.WoSFLArtificial
44Balmoor StadiumPeterheadPeterhead F.C.SPFL1997Grass[47]
45Recreation ParkAlloaAlloa Athletic F.C.
BSC Glasgow F.C.		SPFL
LFL		1895Artificial[48]
46Bellslea Park3,000FraserburghFraserburgh F.C.HFL1909Grass[49]
47Creamery Park3,000BathgateBathgate Thistle F.C.SJFA EastGrass[50]
48Valefield Park3,000KilbirnieKilbirnie Ladeside F.C.WoSFLGrass55.7453°N -4.6828°W[51]
49Mackessack Park2,700RothesRothes F.C.HFL1938Grass57.5308°N -3.2047°W[52]
50Mosset Park2,700ForresForres Mechanics F.C.HFLGrass[53]
51New Central Park2,660KeltyKelty Hearts F.C.SPFLArtificial56.1358°N -3.3786°W
52Balmoral Stadium2,602AberdeenCove Rangers F.C.SPFL2018Artificial[54]
53Princess Royal Park2,600BanffDeveronvale F.C.HFLGrass[55]
54Beechwood Park2,600AuchinleckAuchinleck Talbot F.C.WoSFL1909Grass
55New Pebble Park2,600AnnbankAnnbank United F.C.Ayrshire Amateur Association Division 1A1949Grass[56]
56GalabankAnnanAnnan Athletic F.C.SPFLArtificial[57]
57Harlaw Park2,500InverurieInverurie Loco Works F.C.HFL1903Grass[58]
58Newtown Park2,500Bo'nessBo'ness United F.C.LFL1886Artificial
59North Lodge Park2,500PitmeddenFormartine United F.C.HFLGrass[59]
60Guy's Meadow2,500Cumbernauld VillageCumbernauld United F.C.
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy F.C.		WoSFL1964Grass[60]
61Ferguson Park2,454RosewellWhitehill Welfare F.C. Heart of Midlothian Reserves and AcademyEoSFL LFLGrass55.8542°N -3.1325°W[61]
62Harmsworth Park2,412WickWick Academy F.C.HFLGrass[62]
63Forresters Park2,300TranentTranent Juniors F.C.LFLGrass55.9442°N -2.9486°W[63]
64Prestonfield2,264LinlithgowLinlithgow Rose F.C.LFL1949Grass55.9725°N -3.6119°W[64]
65Station Park2,250NairnNairn County F.C.HFLGrass57.5792°N -3.8714°W[65]
66Christie Park2,200HuntlyHuntly F.C.HFL1921Grass[66]
67New Dundas Park2,200BonnyriggBonnyrigg Rose Athletic F.C.SPFLGrass
68Raydale Park2,200GretnaGretna F.C. 2008LFL1946Artificial[67]
69The Haughs2,135TurriffTurriff United F.C.HFL1954Grass57.5364°N -2.4672°W[68]
70Meadow Park2,132IrvineIrvine Meadow XI F.C.WoSFLGrass55.6211°N -4.6678°W[69]
71Grant Street Park2,074InvernessClachnacuddin F.C.HFL1886Grass[70]
72Grant Park2,050LossiemouthLossiemouth F.C.HFLGrass57.7136°N -3.2856°W[71]
73Dumbarton Football StadiumDumbartonDumbarton F.C.SPFL2000Grass[72]
74Netherdale2,000GalashielsGala Fairydean Rovers F.C.LFLArtificial55.6075°N -2.7825°W[73]
75Spain Park2,000AberdeenBanks O' Dee F.C.HFL1965Artificial[74]
76Bayview StadiumMethilEast Fife F.C.SPFL1998Artificial[75]
77Lochburn Park1,800GlasgowMaryhill F.C.WoSFLGrass[76]
78Seafield Park1,600Grantown-on-SpeyStrathspey Thistle F.C.HFLGrass[77]
79Christie Gillies Park1,569 Civil Service Strollers F.C.LFLGrass
80Meadow Park1,500Castle DouglasThreave Rovers F.C.WoSFLGrass54.9383°N -3.9381°W[78]
81Pennypit Park1,500PrestonpansPreston Athletic F.C.EoSFLGrass55.9572°N -2.9864°W[79]
82Victoria Park1,500InnerleithenVale of Leithen F.C.EoSFLGrass55.6203°N -3.0644°W[80]
83Islecroft Stadium1,320DalbeattieDalbeattie Star F.C.SoSFL1905Grass54.935°N -3.8175°W[81]
84Cliftonhill StadiumCoatbridgeAlbion Rovers F.C.LFL1919Grass[82]
85East Peffermill Stadium1,100EdinburghEdinburgh University F.C.LFLGrass
86Albert Park1,000HawickHawick Royal Albert F.C.EoSFLGrass55.4325°N -2.7642°W[83]
87Beltane Park1,000WishawWishaw Juniors F.C.WoSFL2010Grass55.7714°N -3.9347°W[84]
88Petershill Park1,000GlasgowPetershill F.C.Glasgow City F.C.

Rangers L.F.C.

WoSFLSWPL2007Artificial55.8781°N -4.2297°W[85]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Celtic Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  2. Web site: Queens Park Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  3. Web site: Rangers Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 25 March 2015.
  4. Web site: Aberdeen Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  5. Web site: Hibernian Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  6. Web site: Heart of Midlothian Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  7. News: Demolition of Tynecastle main stand nears completion . David . McLean . Edinburgh Evening News . 21 June 2017 . 6 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180625185620/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/our-region/edinburgh/demolition-of-tynecastle-main-stand-nears-completion-1-4482336 . 25 June 2018 . dead .
  8. Web site: Kilmarnock Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  9. Web site: Dundee United Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  10. Web site: Motherwell Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  11. Web site: Dundee Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  12. Web site: Greenock Morton Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  13. Web site: Dunfermline Athletic Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  14. Web site: St Johnstone Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  15. Web site: Ayr United Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  16. Web site: Partick Thistle Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  17. Web site: Airdrieonians Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  18. Web site: Raith Rovers Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  19. Web site: Livingstone Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  20. Web site: Queen of the South Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  21. Web site: Clyde Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  22. Web site: St Mirren Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  23. Web site: Falkirk Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  24. News: Mystery hangs over Queen's Park's last-ever game at Hampden Park on what should be a hugely significant occasion for Scottish football . Alan . Pattullo . The Scotsman . 20 March 2021 . 23 March 2021.
  25. Web site: Falkirk Stadium Venue Confirmed . queensparkfc.co.uk . 26 March 2021 . 26 March 2021.
  26. Web site: Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  27. Web site: Forfar Athletic Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  28. Web site: Arbroath Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  29. Web site: Ross County Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  30. Web site: Hamilton Academical Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  31. Web site: Buckie Thistle Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  32. Web site: Sauchie Juniors Football Club. Non League Scotland . 5 June 2019.
  33. Web site: Montrose Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  34. Web site: Elgin City Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  35. Web site: Cowdenbeath Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  36. Web site: Stranraer Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2014.
  37. Web site: Brechin City Football Club . Scottish Football Ground Guide . 11 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160410095612/http://www.footballgroundguide.com/scotland//hibernian.htm . 10 April 2016 . dead .
  38. Web site: Fort William Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  39. Web site: Brora Rangers Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 30 September 2013.
  40. Web site: Keith Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  41. Web site: Pollok Football Club. Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013.
  42. Web site: Shotts Bon Accord Football Club. Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013.
  43. Web site: Stirling Albion Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  44. Web site: Stirling University Football Club . Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131002182854/http://nonleaguescotland.org.uk/stirling.htm . 2 October 2013 .
  45. Web site: Stenhousemuir Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  46. Web site: Spartans Football Club. Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013.
  47. Web site: Peterhead Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  48. Web site: Alloa Athletic Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  49. Web site: Fraserburgh Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  50. Web site: Bathgate Thistle Football Club. Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015.
  51. Web site: Kilbirnie Ladeside Football Club. Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015.
  52. Web site: Rothes Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  53. Web site: Forres Mechanics Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  54. Web site: Club Information . Cove Rangers . 15 January 2019.
  55. Web site: Deveronvale Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  56. Web site: Annbank United Football Club. https://web.archive.org/web/20130517120643/http://nonleaguescotland.org.uk/annbank.htm . dead . 17 May 2013 . Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015.
  57. Web site: Annan Athletic Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  58. Web site: Inverurie Loco Works Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  59. Web site: Formartine United Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  60. Web site: Cumbernauld United Football Club . Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140630193347/http://nonleaguescotland.org.uk/cumbernauld.htm . 30 June 2014 .
  61. Web site: Whitehill Welfare Football Club. Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013.
  62. Web site: Wick Academy Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  63. Web site: Tranent Juniors Football Club. Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015.
  64. Web site: Linlithgow Rose Football Club. Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015.
  65. Web site: Nairn County Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  66. Web site: Huntly Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  67. Web site: Gretna Football Club 2008. Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013.
  68. Web site: Turriff United Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  69. Web site: Irvine Meadow. Non League Scotland . 5 June 2019.
  70. Web site: Clachnacuddin Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  71. Web site: Lossiemouth Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  72. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  73. Web site: Gala Fairydean Football Club. Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013.
  74. Web site: Banks O' Dee Football Club. Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015.
  75. Web site: East Fife Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  76. Web site: BSC Glasgow Football Club . Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150624133714/http://nonleaguescotland.org.uk/broomhillsc.htm . 24 June 2015 .
  77. Web site: Strathspey Thistle Football Club. Highland Football League . 30 September 2013.
  78. Web site: Threave Rovers Football Club. Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013.
  79. Web site: Preston Athletic Football Club. Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013.
  80. Web site: Vale of Leithen Football Club. Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013.
  81. Web site: Dalbeattie Star Football Club. Non League Scotland . 30 September 2013.
  82. Web site: Albion Rovers Football Club. Scottish Professional Football League . 11 November 2013.
  83. Web site: Hawick Royal Albert Football Club. Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015.
  84. Web site: Wishaw Juniors Football Club. Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015.
  85. Web site: Rossvale Football Club. Non League Scotland . 3 June 2015.

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