Golspie to host Scottish Cup game between two teams from over 110 miles south

GOLSPIE is set to host a Scottish Cup game between two teams who are based over 110 miles away from the village.

It has been confirmed King George V Park will host the Scottish Cup preliminary second round clash between Fort William and Clydebank on Saturday, September 2.

Fort William is based 114 miles south of Golspie with Clydebank, based at Yoker 223 miles south of the village.

When the draw was initially made, Fort William said that Claggan Park was being used for the annual Ben Nevis race on the day.

In looking for alternative arrangements, the Scottish FA would not sanction a reversal of the fixture, nor could the tie be played any later than the weekend of September 2.

Fort William also proposed an 8pm kick off on the Saturday evening, which was declined by Clydebank.

The Scottish FA were satisfied Fort William had exhausted all other avenues – including alternative grounds – and are set to sanction moving the tie to Golspie.

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