CityDave Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 35 minutes ago, 7-2 said: By the way, hat tipped to CityDave. Some brilliant pics on here. Thanks. I'm glad they are enjoyed. Even if the quality isn't great due to just using a small cheap mobile, I do try to get it framed right. The problem there is I have to hold the phone up for longer just to get it right. No problem for grounds outside the SPL as it was called then but with SPL clubs you draw the attention of the stewards if they see you taking photographs inside the stadiums. I just say I'm only interested in taking photos of the stadium rather than the football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 For whoever asked earlier, yes you can see St James station and the railway line from certain seats in the West Stand at St. Mirren Park. The ground is also about a 5 minute walk from Woodside Crematorium and Cemetery. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Gala Fairydean have a Grade A Listed Building as a stand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 10 hours ago, CityDave said: The picture below - I would think the same would be if someones shot at goal went over the bar at Dunbar. There's no row z here. There's another find-a-ground quest, ones that have railway tracks running close and you can see trains passing on match day. Raith Rovers, Clachnacuddin.....any others? Edit: Morton, Cowdenbeath, Arthurlie. Not sure if you can see the track from new St. Mirren Park. Luncarty and Pollok also spring to mind. You can see trains from Falkirk too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityDave Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Just now, Currahee! said: You can see trains from Falkirk too. They are a bit of distance away. This question was with grounds that have railways running right past them like at Starks Park. Although you can see trains from the Falkirk Stadium you would be further away from the track than you would be from Tynecastle or Hampden Park. Have a look at some of the non league sides in and around Edinburgh, its a busy part of Scotland for trains. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 7 minutes ago, CityDave said: They are a bit of distance away. This question was with grounds that have railways running right past them like at Starks Park. Although you can see trains from the Falkirk Stadium you would be further away from the track than you would be from Tynecastle or Hampden Park. Have a look at some of the non league sides in and around Edinburgh, its a busy part of Scotland for trains. We actually counted the carriages on a train passing as the game was so bad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvo Montalbano Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 The roof on that stand at Gala is crazy. Looks like there's no way it should be balanced like that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 The railway line runs very close at Stranraer doesn't it? It goes round behind the main stand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityDave Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Monkey Tennis said: The railway line runs very close at Stranraer doesn't it? It goes round behind the main stand. Forgot about that, not sure if you could see it for the trees though. Nice ground set within a public park and has trees within the boundaries. Looks like it always takes a bit longer than normal to retrieve the ball from the undergrowth and the trees behind that goal. I think its changed behind the goal now, can't remember what from watching last season's cup match with Celtic. Nice view from the top of the Main Stand on a clear day you can see the Loch in the distance. Edited August 31, 2016 by CityDave 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I must admit, I can think of seeing Stair Park from the train (and I've only ever made that journey once) far more readily than I can think of seeing trains from the ground and I've been to it loads of times. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McQueen Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Gala Fairydean have a Grade A Listed Building as a stand. It's listed as one of the few examples of brutalist architecture.Apt name. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityDave Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Steve McQueen said: It's listed as one of the few examples of brutalist architecture. Apt name. In one of the grounds guides I used to have it was described as like something built in Eastern Europe during the years of the Soviet Union. Edit: a bit like Glenrothes shopping centre Edited August 31, 2016 by CityDave 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I love the look of that stand at Gala. When was it built? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityDave Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Monkey Tennis said: I love the look of that stand at Gala. When was it built? Opened in 1964. Its actually not that bad Edited August 31, 2016 by CityDave 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Decided to look up some Junior club photos online after reading this thread, these are the grounds used in Perthshire that haven't already been mentioned (Excluding Jeanfields which is fairly modern) Kinnoull Junors Ground, Nothing but a dilapidated fence to seperate the spectators from the pitch. Luncarty Juniors, with the railway running alongside the pitch. Scone Thistle, which is situated next to the school and you can view perfectly from one of the houses opposite. Something utterly brilliant about the fact Scone Thistles is a public park you can access VIA the school grounds. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvo Montalbano Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Was that Gala stand the first cantilevered stand at a football ground in the UK? I think Scunthorpe or somewhere equally random had the first in senior football. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 34 minutes ago, CityDave said: Opened in 1964. Its actually not that bad Just been there. Gala 2 Whitehill 3. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclizine Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 There's another find-a-ground quest, ones that have railway tracks running close and you can see trains passing on match day. Raith Rovers, Clachnacuddin.....any others? Definitely Clach... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityDave Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) 34 minutes ago, mizfit said: Decided to look up some Junior club photos online after reading this thread, these are the grounds used in Perthshire that haven't already been mentioned (Excluding Jeanfields which is fairly modern) Kinnoull Junors Ground, Nothing but a dilapidated fence to seperate the spectators from the pitch. Kinnoull dilapidated fence!! dilapidated fence, how about Arniston Rangers and their rope?? it is a steel rope though Edited August 31, 2016 by CityDave 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Salvo Montalbano said: The roof on that stand at Gala is crazy. Looks like there's no way it should be balanced like that. Originally there was an open gap between the seats decking and the roof, too, except for the 4 supporting blocks. Seen photos and it made it look even more "gravity-defying". I actually really like it and compared to a lot of concrete erections it's not weathered too badly or crumbled. It's far more striking from behind: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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