The Scottish Football Adventure

Background Scotland’s capital has a lot of football clubs within its borders. From the upper echelons of Hibs and Hearts to the grassroots of Leith Athletic, my hosts for today have a unique story in comparison. Edinburgh United have largely been the capital’s sole ‘junior’ club for the majority of their thirty-seven-year history, with only […]

It’s been a few weeks since my last Scottish football adventure. Season ticket duty at a lacklustre Easter Road over the past few matchdays has not only damaged my soul and questioned my sanity but has also had me chomping at the bit for something fresh. Benburb are the answer to my prayers this weekend, […]

Background The first month of the year is not far off its cold conclusion. As January ends as quickly as it began, the football calendar only continues to offer a tremendous amount of sporting action up and down the country. On a weekend of exciting Scottish Cup activity, I took the opportunity to explore a […]

Background 2022 is alive and well. Omicron is still rife, and the Tories are having wild work events they can’t remember, but at least football fans are back in Premiership stadiums from Monday. What a time to be alive. Despite the 500-fan limit over the past few weeks, lower league clubs have been powering on […]

It is well documented that supporting any football club home and away requires a deep emotional connection. Describing the love-hate relationship between a die-hard supporter and a team that consistently disappoints to anyone outwith the football bubble is met by scoffs, questions and rolled eyes. They don’t get it, but their reaction is often justified. […]

Background The festive football season continues. Games across the country remain in full swing in most of Scotland’s divisions, with matches coming thick and fast in the process. The SPFL Premiership may now be in its premature winter break, but funnily enough, football does exist outside the topflight despite what some media outlets may suggest. […]

Christmas beckons. A magical time of year filled with laughs, family, gifts, food and most importantly, a wealth of football. For supporters of the game up and down the country, the festive season brings us a whirlwind of action. Matches come thick and fast for teams across the divisions where momentum can either be built or […]

Background The county of East Lothian is home to many beautiful settings and landmarks. A region filled with vast countryside, scenic coastlines and mesmeric landscapes: East Lothian prides itself on its friendly endeavour and historic status. After bouncing around the Kingdoms of Bernicia, Northumbria, England and finally Scotland: the town of Haddington finds itself central […]

Background “He who holds Stirling, holds Scotland.” The city of Stirling is often described as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. It held huge military importance for a once independent Scotland and provided access in both directions to the Highlands and Lowlands. The impressive Stirling castle is the main attraction of Scotland’s former capital and sits […]

Background Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic are Midlothian’s kingpins. As it stands, they are the county’s highest ranking football club and are beginning to make their mark on a nationwide scale. After winning the East of Scotland League in 2019, the club were granted SFA membership status and took their place in the Lowland League. ‘Rosey Posey’ […]