Forfar from Afar This week, I resume my mission to complete the 42 SPFL grounds of Scotland, with a trip to Forfar Athletic’s Station Park. They face Edinburgh City in a League Two fixture that is crucial to both teams for different reasons. Forfar are on the edge of the playoff race, while Edinburgh face…
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Brechin City, Glebe Park – Hoppers Guide #159
Taking Day Hopping to the Extremes This week will be the last of my Scottish adventures for a few weeks, but what a way to sign off, at Brechin City’s Glebe Park. Glebe Park is one of Scotland’s iconic grounds with its famous hedge running down one side of the pitch. I hope trains and…
Musselburgh Athletic, Olivebank Park
Hopper Tales #156 – Mussel Brrrr! This weekend, we visit East Lothian, where Musselburgh Athletic host Forfar Athletic in a Scottish Cup tie. While the headline may be a little dramatic, there is no doubt that the chill of oncoming winter is starting to permeate the wind. As you will see, the sun was shining…
Montrose FC, Links Park – Hopper Tales #148
A Step Closer to 42 This week, we make a return to Scotland, Montrose, to be specific! I always look forward to a trip over the border, and this is another step closer to completing the 42 grounds of the SPFL. Officially, Montrose will be the 35th Scottish League ground that we have visited. However,…
Dumbarton, Dumbarton Stadium – Hopper Tales #94
Dum and Dun-ner Dumbarton Football Club and the town of Dumbarton are located in Dunbartonshire. Not a misspelling but a deliberate difference between the town and its surrounding county. Also our choice of venue for this weekend’s review. Hopefully, there will be nothing dumb in my report, despite the occasional mistakes slipping in from time…





