Princess Royal Park
Football ground in Banff, Scotland
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Princess Royal Park is a football ground in the town of Banff in the north-east of Scotland, which is the home ground of Highland Football League side Deveronvale. It is located on Airlie Gardens in the east of the town and has a capacity of 2,600 with 360 seated.[2][3][4]
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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  Princess Royal Park Location in Aberdeenshire | |
| Location | Airlie Gardens, Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
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| Coordinates | 57°39′48″N 2°31′4″W |
| Capacity | 2,600 (360 seated) |
| Surface | grass[1] |
| Record attendance | 5,000 v Rangers 27 April 1952 |
| Field size | 109 x 78 yards[2] |
| Tenants | |
| Deveronvale F.C. | |
History
Deveronvale's record attendance at Princess Royal Park came in April 1952 when 5,000 spectators watched the club take on Rangers of Glasgow.[2][3]
The club's debut match in the Scottish Challenge Cup was at Princess Royal Park in July 2011 in the first round against Stirling Albion, The home side lost 3–1.[5]
Transport
The nearest railway station to the ground is Keith railway station, in the town of Keith, roughly 20 miles south-west of Banff.[3][6] The station lies on the Aberdeen to Inverness Line. Huntly railway station lies on the same line and is located south-southwest of Banff, also around 20 miles away.[3]