ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <title>Scottish Football Ground Guide - Victoria Park, Ross County Football Club</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-16"> <meta content="A fans guide to Victoria Park. 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The County<strong><br> Year Ground Opened: </strong>1929<strong><br> </strong><b>Home Kit Colours:</b> Navy Blue &amp; White<br> <strong>Official Web Site:</strong>&nbsp;<br> <a href="http://www.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk/" target="Official Site">www.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk</a><br> <b>Unofficial Web Site:</b> <br> <a href="http://www.thejailender.com/" target="The Jailender">The Jailender</a><br> <br> </font></p> </td> <td align="center" valign="center" width="120"> <img alt="Map" src="ewross.gif" border="0" height="134" width="102"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> </div> <div align="center"> <center> <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" border="0" bordercolor="#111111" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="655"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#ffffff" size="2"><a name="Contents">Contents</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font size="2"><a href="#Whats%20The%20Ground%20Like?">What's The Ground Like?</a><br> <a href="#Looking%20Towards%20The%20Clock%20End">East Stand</a> <font color="#ff0000">(photo)</font><br> <a href="#What%20Is%20It%20Like%20For%20Visiting%20Supporters?">What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?</a><a href="#Where%20To%20Drink?"><br> Where To Drink?</a><a href="#West%20Stand%20&amp;%20Jail%20End"><br> West Stand</a> <font color="#ff0000">(photo)</font><a href="#Layout%20Of%20Highbury"><br> </a><a href="#How%20To%20Get%20There%20By%20Car%20&amp;%20Where%20To%20Park">How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park</a><br> <a href="#By%20Train/Tube">By Train</a><br> <a href="#The%20Jail%20End">The Jail End</a> <font color="#ff0000">(photo)</font><br> <a href="#Local%20Rivals">Local Rivals</a><br> <a href="#Admission%20Prices">Admission Prices</a><br> <a href="#Programme%20Price">Programme Price<br> </a><a href="#Layout%20Of%20Victoria%20Park">Layout Of The Ground</a> <br> <a href="#Fixtures%202011-2012">Fixtures 2011-2012</a><a href="#Programme%20Price"><br> </a><a href="#Record%20Attendance">Record &amp; Average Attendance</a><br> </font><strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"><a href="#Hotel%20Accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></strong><font size="2"><br> <a href="mailto:duncan@footballgrounds.net?subject=Ross%20County%20Feedback">Feedback</a><br> <a href="ground1.htm"><br> <strong>Return To The Main Menu</strong><br> </a></font><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Whats The Ground Like?"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">What's The Ground Like?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font size="2">Although originally opened in 1929, the ground has a newish feel about it, as significant investment has been put into it in recent years. The West Stand at one side of the pitch, is an attractive looking all seated, covered stand, with a row of executive boxes running across the back. Part of this stand is given to away supporters. This stand was originally opened in 1991, but was extended in 2000, so that the stand now runs for the whole length of the pitch. Opposite is the East Stand, a small, covered, all seated stand, which was built in 1995. Both ends are similar sized terraces. The home end, the South Terrace (known locally as the Jail End) is covered, whilst the away end, the North Terrace is uncovered.</font><font class="mediumtxt"><br> &nbsp;</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"> <p align="center"><strong><a name="Looking Towards The Clock End"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">East Stand</font></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font size="2"><br> <img alt="East Stand" src="ross20.jpg" border="0" height="210" width="604"> </font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><font size="2">Away fans are primarily housed in the West Stand, at one side of the pitch. This stand is covered, all seated&nbsp;and the facilities good. For larger away followings then the uncovered North Terrace can also be made available.&nbsp;Please note though that entrance to the ground is by ticket only, no cash is accepted at the turnstiles. You will need to buy your ticket from <font size="2">the ticket office, which is the dark red portacabin which is situated by the car park across the road from the West Stand.</font><br> <br> in the North Terrace at one end of the ground. This area is uncovered, so be prepared to get wet. A better bet may be to head for one of the seats allocated to away supporters </font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Kevin Mort adds; 'Ross County is the friendliest sports ground I have been to. The fans are friendly, views from the East Stand (as a neutral I sat amongst the home support) are excellent and if the game gets dull, the Easter Ross hills in the background are magnificent. The ground is a just few minutes walk from Dingwall Station, but beware that trains south do not run until a couple of hours after the game. The pies are superb and the facilities good. Note that the away terrace was closed on my visit. The home fans generate plenty of noise from the Jail End. A very relaxed experience and thoroughly recommended.</span></font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Where To Drink?"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">Where To Drink?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font size="2">The ground is five minutes walk away from the town centre, where there are plenty of bars to choose from. Scott Armstrong recommends; 'The Mallard is a good friendly pub with excellent bar food. It is located by the railway station and only 300 yards from Victoria Park'.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"> <p align="center"><strong><font color="#ffffff" size="2"><a name="West Stand &amp; Jail End">West Stand</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><br> <img alt="West Stand" src="http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/park/yfh45/ross21.jpg" border="0" height="154" width="604"></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><font size="2">Take 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 £2. <br> <br> For a map showing the location of the ground <a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=255449&amp;Y=858727&amp;A=Y&amp;Z=1" target="Street Map">click here</a> </font><font color="#000000" size="2"><span lang="en-gb">(to take you to the Street Map website)</span>.</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="By Train/Tube"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">By Train</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font size="2">Dingwall train station is only a few minutes walk away from the ground.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"> <p align="center"><strong><a name="The Jail End"><font color="#ffffff">The Jail End</font></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><br> <img alt="The Jail End" src="ross30.jpg" border="0" height="265" width="603"></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Local Rivals"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">Local Rivals</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font size="2">Inverness Caledonian Thistle.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Admission Prices"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">Admission Prices</font></a><font color="#ffffff" size="2">&nbsp;</font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font size="2">Seating:<br> Adults £12, Concessions £6<br> <br> Terrace:<br> Adults £10, Concessions £5</font><br> <br> Concessions apply to OAP's, Under 16's&nbsp;and full time students. </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Programme Price"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">Programme Price</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font size="2">Official Programme £1.50.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><font size="2"> </font> <p align="center"><strong><a name="Layout Of Victoria Park"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">Ground Layout</font></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font size="2"><br> <img alt="Layout" src="pitross.jpg" border="0" height="233" width="328"> </font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399" width="730"><strong><a name="Fixtures 2011-2012"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">Fixtures 2011-2012</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="730"><font size="2"> <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/ross_county/fixtures/default.stm">Ross County FC fixture list</a> (takes you to the <span lang="en-gb">BBC Sports</span> Website).</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Record Attendance"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">Record &amp; Average Attendance</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font size="2">Record Attendance:<br> 8,000 v Rangers (1966)<br> <br> Average Attendance:<br> </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">2010-2011: 2,358 (Division One)</font><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2">2009-2010: 2,465 (Division One)</font><font size="2"><br> 2008-2009: 2,164 (Division One)</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399" height="17"><strong><font color="#ffffff"><a name="Hotel Accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="17"><strong style="font-weight: 400">If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Late Rooms. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed &amp; Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will go to help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going. Access their <a href="http://www.laterooms.com/en/p11333/k16285963_dingwall-hotels.aspx"> Dingwall Hotels and Guest Houses</a> page.</strong> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><font color="#ffffff" size="2">Feedback</font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font size="2">If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please <a href="mailto:duncan@footballgrounds.net?subject=Ross%20County%20Feedback">e-mail me</a> and I'll update the guide.</font><br> <br> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font size="2"> </font> <p align="center"><br> <strong><font size="2"><a href="index.htm">Return To The Main Menu</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> </div> <!--msnavigation--><!--msnavigation--><!--msnavigation--> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr color="#000000" width="50%"> <p align="center"><b><font face="Verdana" size="1">Copyright © Duncan Adams 2012. 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