Scottish Premiership: Ranking The Stadiums From Worst To Best
7. Victoria Park – Ross County
Victoria Park (Global Energy Stadium) is the home ground of Ross County. It has a capacity of just over 6.5k. The stadium was renovated in 2012 to meet SPL criteria. It was transformed into a modern all-seated stadium.
Away fans are primarily housed in the North Stand, at one end of the ground where just under 2,000 supporters can be accommodated. This stand is covered, all seated and the facilities good. For larger away followings then part of the West Stand can also be made available.
6. New St Mirren Park – St Mirren
St Mirren moved to this purpose-built stadium in 2009. The ‘new’ St Mirren Park, as it is known was built by Barr Construction at a cost of around £8m. The ground is comprised of four separate stands, which are also modern and functional. It is one of the best stadiums in the Scottish Premiership.
Away fans are located at one end of the stadium in the North Stand, where just over 1,600 supporters can be accommodated. As you would expect from a new stadium, the facilities and playing action are good. It is one of the best stadiums in the Scottish Premiership.
5. Pittodrie – Aberdeen
Pittodrie is the fourth largest stadium in the SPFL and the largest stadium in Scotland outside the Central Belt. It has a seating capacity of around 22k. It has been the home ground of Aberdeen since they were formed in 1903.
Pittodrie has been the location of a number of firsts in the field of stadium design, including the invention of the dugout. In 1978, it became one of the first all-seater stadia in the United Kingdom.
4. Easter Road – Hibernian
Easter Road is the fifth largest stadium in Scotland and has a capacity of over 20k. The venue has also been used to stage international matches, and Scottish League Cup semi-finals and was briefly the home ground of the Edinburgh professional rugby union team.
The ground has improved dramatically with the whole ground being re-built over the last two decades. The latest addition is the new East Stand which was opened in August 2010. This 6,500-capacity seated stand, is single-tiered and is quite steep, keeping fans close to the playing action.