Ground: Stranraer Football Club, Stair Park, London Road, Stranraer, DG9 8BS
Telephone: 01776702194 or for Stair Park 01776703271
Capacity: 5,600 (1,830 Seated - 3,770 Standing)
Disabled Access: Disabled fans please contact the club in advance (01776 702194) where suitable arrangements can be made for entry and admission price. (Before 7pm) and confirm that they will be attending and let them know also if they will be bringing a helper along. Wheelchairs are accommadated at the front of the main stand and have unobstructed views.
Distance: 102 Miles
Travelling Time: 2hrs 30 mins (assuming 60 MPH) yeah right.
Weblinks: Official Site, The Band Stand
Nickname: The Blues
Gate Prices:
Terracing: Adult: £12.00 Child £6.00
Main Stand: Adult: £14.00 Child £8.00
Getting there:
Car: Follow the M8 from Glasgow through to junction 22 and join M77. Follow the M77 to A*r and then join the A75 south bound to Stranraer. When you enter Stranraer turn left on to London Road and the Stadium is on the right behind some hedges.
Rail: The rail services to Stranraer are about 5 in and 5 out per day, and they mainly link in with the Ferry departures. The services originate from Glasgow, and come at selected stops including Paisley & Ayr, the Journey takes around 1hr 40 mins and is fairly straight forward. Either way if your going by train. Scotrail run the services, Network Rail has a good timetable service, and on the Train line, you can get accurate times and also book your rail tickets too.
Bus: Both AISA and The West End tour groups will be supplying transport to Brechin details announced prior to games.
Parking: Car parking is available in the Stair park, Last time we were on the grass in front of the main stand.
The Ground: Away fans are usually situated in what is commonly known as the "coo Shed". Or in the terracing to the left hand side of the main stand.
Half-Decent Pubs: Suggest Others Here
The Ruddicott Hotel Located on London Road, opposite Stair Park has it's advantages for this small hotel/bar. The Ruddicott is a meeting place for both home and away fans, so don't feel shy about going in for a swift half before or after the games. Pub lunches are also available.
The Pub Located on Hanover Street. There is a large screen for watching sporting events. Pool table. Busy Bar at the weekends. Popular with visiting supporters on matchdays as it is less than 10 minutes from Stair Park. Very easy to find, near to chip shops and also a Safeway supermarket and Petrol Station
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