Petershill Park, Old and New

The sun sets on the old ground

Lost and almost gone. Theres a new ground being built for Petershill FC, but I was a little late in getting round to recording the old one. It's all but demolished now. All that remains is a little bit of terrace and the clubhouse/pavillion. A big thanks to the two lads from the club who let me wander round for a few minutes and take these shots. The old ground was big by Scottish Junior Football standards, and it once held a crowd of almost 20,000 people. It had unfortunately gone to seed a bit and was looking more than just a little tired at the end of it's life. History and shots of the ground pre demolition can be found here and here

New ground situated a few hundred yards away. This looks like a stand/facilities/social club type of thing. Not sure what else is intended to be added, other than a pitch and goals. Best of luck to 'Peasy' anyway, look forward to seeing some games there soon.

Petershill Park

Dugout and Pavillion
Pavillion viewed from earth mound
What's left of the terracing
Barbed wire on pavillion roof. As ever with abandoned structures, the graffiti runs riot.
Looking along the line of the pitch towards where the old end terrace once stood.
Looking the other way.

Petershill Park Pt2

Stairsleading up to what was terracing, from Petershill Road
Pavillion and clubhouse viewed from where old end terrace used to reside. The pitch is now occupied by a mound of earth obscuring the old structure
The curve of the old terrace is still there, even if the steps are gone.
Club crest at the players entrance.