Ross County

The most Northernly team in Scotlands top division, if you are headed to Dingwall then you'll Probably want to check out our away guide

First of all some quick facts about Ross Countys Victoria Park aka The Global Energy Stadium

Capacity:6,541

First Built: 1929

Biggest Victory: 11-0 vs St Cuthbert Wanderers 1993

Heaviest defeat: 7-0 vs Killmarnock 1962

Highest attendence: 8,000 vs Rangers 1966

Nickname: The Staggies

Year Founded: 1929

Ross County are called The Staggies because in 1929 when creating the club The owners chose the Caberfeidh or Stag's Head from the regimental badge of the Seaforth Highlanders as the clubs badge - the regiment in which many locals had fought and died during the Great War. The badge decided the team's nickname, and to this day they are affectionately known as the Staggies.

Whats it like for away fans?

Away fans are housed within the North Stand which sits behind one of the goals, and is capable of seating approximately 2,000 supporters part of the West Stand can also be used for teams with a bigger traveling support. Views are good and there is nothing blocking fans sight. Facilities are also good as you would expect with a relitivley new stand. All spectators must acquire a ticket from the ticket office prior to entering the ground, which is located dark red portacabin which is situated by the car park across the road from the West Stand, no cash is accepted at the turnstiles Once entering the ground the toilets are located to the left hand side, with three snack bars offering a variety of hot and cold food and drinks

Admission Prices

Adults: £20

Concessions (Over 65, Under 18 & Students in Full Time Education): £12

Under 16s: £10

An extra £2 may be added to these prices for 'big games' like vs the old firm, Aberdeen and Inverness.

How To Get to Dingwall?

By Car

It’s a pretty straight road to Dingwall from Glasgow and the south with the A9 providing the bulk of the journey. Upon arriving in Inverness, Dingwall is well signposted and supporters will pass the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium as they make their way over the Kessock Bridge. Fans should continue along the A9 before turning left at the Tore roundabout onto the A835 into Dingwall. On approaching the centre, turn right into Park Street and then right onto the High Street. Continue down the High Street and straight on into Ferry Road. The ground is down on the right. If you get lost, follow signs for the railway station, as the ground is right by it. There is a car park at the ground, which costs £3. Please note that note spaces are extremely limited for larger games. Also note that the standard matchday traffic arrangements implemented by the Council Traffic Wardens and Police Scotland mean that access to the Stadium by car is not possible in the final 30 minutes before kick-off at any game.

By Train

Bare in mind that if you don't book tickets in advanced then you probably will get bumped and having to fork out a small fortune for tickets. But if you have booked in advance, cheaper tickets first go on sale 12 weeks before you plan, then you'll need to get a train to Inverness and then a local connecting train to Dingwall or you can head to Inverness Bus station and get the StageCoach service to Dingwall which is twice per hour. Check and for information on times so you get to Dingwall on time for the match!

Where to eat/drink?

If arriving in Dingwall by train then a good pub to go to is located right at the station, no bad eh! The pub is called The Mallard and shows live Football and is decent for traveling fans. It is a good distance from Victoria Park but do expect to have your pint in a plastic cup due to restrictions imposed by the British Transport Police due to its close proximity to the train station. Another pub which is good for traveling fans is The Viking with a good atmosphere and a pool table too! If you head down dingwall high street then they're plenty more pubs to choose from along with bakeries and shops to eat in and not to forget there is a Wimpy! Theres is a main inside the stadium which can be accessed via the main reception however this gets busy during match days. Caterring at the ground is not too shabby either and you can get a decent pie for around £2