You’re never far from a small football ground in Scotland. And they always repay the effort of visiting to say hello. 

   Clachnacuddin

The history of Inverness football has sometimes been complicated, but Grant Street Park remains a reassuring constant. So too does this ground’s enduring friendliness. 

  Forres Mechanics

A pleasant stop-off in Morayshire. The delightfully-named Can-Cans are (with Clachnacuddin) one of two founding teams to have played Highland League football since 1893. 

  Fort William

This club might have suffered its share of recent difficulties, but Claggan Park’s location – seen here on a still July day – is stunning.   

  Largs Thistle

An overcast day at Barrfields Park. 9,000 citizens attended this municipal ground’s opening in 1930; they were treated to (among other things) highland dancing, military displays, cycling, gymnastics, golf, bowling, tennis and – of course – football. 

  Larkhall Thistle

Gasworks Park is well looked-after by volunteers who will happily show you around. The Jags have serious history; no fewer than fifteen international players started off here.  

  Nairn County  

Station Park slumbering one late June afternoon. This remote Highland corner gives you the distinct impression that it seldom does anything else. 

  Wigtown & Bladnoch

Closed gates on a Dumfries & Galloway summer’s afternoon. Dundee played at Trammondford Park in the 1952 Scottish Cup second round, winning 7-1.