Nairn County F.C.#Stadium

{{Short description|Association football club in Scotland}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2015}}

{{Use British English|date=May 2015}}

{{Infobox football club

| nickname = The Wee County

| ground = Station Park, Nairn

| capacity = 2,250 (250 seated)

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| clubname = Nairn County

| image = NairnCounty2024.png

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| fullname = Nairn County Football Club

| founded = 1909

| chairman = Kevin Reid

| manager = Wayne Mackintosh

| league = {{Scottish football updater|NairnCou}}

| season = {{Scottish football updater|NairnCou2}}

| position = {{Scottish football updater|NairnCou3}}

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Nairn County Football Club is a Scottish senior football club based in the town of Nairn, Highland and currently play in the {{Scottish football updater|NairnCou}}. Nicknamed the Wee County, they were founded in 1909 and play at Station Park. They have played in the Highland Football League since 1919, winning their only league title in the 1975–76 season. As a full member of the Scottish Football Association, they qualify automatically to play in the Scottish Cup.

In 2022, the club hit the headlines for selling a Pie in a Roll{{cite web |last=Sinclair |first=Karla |date=18 February 2022 |title=Pie in a roll: The viral dish proving popular with Nairn Country FC supporters |url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/food-and-drink/3967365/pie-in-a-roll-nairn-county-fc/ |access-date=1 September 2022 |website=Press and Journal}} and launching their TeamHamish charity third kit.{{cite web |last=Clark |first=Will |date=18 August 2022 |title=Nairn County add a splash of colour to new kit to support charity TeamHamish |url=https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/sport/nairn-county-add-a-splash-of-colour-to-new-kit-to-support-ch-284890/ |access-date=1 September 2022 |website=Inverness Courier}}

In the same year they became the first football club in Scotland to offer and promote a dedicated stag and hen party package.{{cite web |last=Skinner |first=Andy |date=3 March 2022 |title=Nairn County offer stags and hens chance to be Station Park mascot with new party packages |url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/highland-league/4018004/nairn-county-offer-stags-and-hens-chance-to-be-station-park-mascot-with-new-party-packages/ |access-date=1 September 2022 |website=Press and Journal}}

History

Nairn County were reformed in 1909 and joined the Highland League in 1919 after originally being accepted to participate in 1914. Their only league title was in the 1975–76 season, which they won after a play-off in extra time against Fraserburgh at Borough Briggs, Elgin. Recent success was achieved in the 2005–06 season, with an unexpected North of Scotland Cup win. Nairn County also won the North of Scotland Cup in 2012 by defeating Wick Academy 2–1. During Nairn's Scottish Cup run in 2012, Nairn defeated Preston Athletic and Clyde, whilst in the third round were trailing 3–0 at half time against Forfar Athletic and staged a remarkable comeback with the game ending 3–3.

Striker Conor Gethins was awarded with the Highland League Player of the Year for the 2012–13 season.

The club's record appearance holder is Glenn Main, who made 496 appearances.{{cite web |date=19 August 2022 |title=Club Records |url=https://nairncountyfc.co.uk/club/club-records/ |access-date=1 September 2022 |website=Nairn County Official Website}}

The club's record goal scorer is Davy Johnston who scored 286 goals in his two spells with the club. This also included scoring a record 73 goals in the 1963–64 season.

Stadium

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| name = Station Park

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| location = Balblair Rd, Nairn, Scotland

| coordinates = {{Coord|57.5790|-3.8725|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

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| owner = Nairn County F.C.

| surface = Grass

| capacity = 2,250 (250 seated)

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Nairn County play at Station Park in Nairn, which has a capacity of 2,250, including 250 seats.{{cite web|title=Nairn County FC|url=http://www.highlandfootballleague.com/Clubs/ShowClub.aspx?id=13|website=The Scottish Highland Football League|access-date=25 May 2015}}

Club staff

class="wikitable"
PositionName
ManagerWayne Mackintosh
Assistant managerBrian Macleod
First Team CoachMartin MacDonald
PhysiotherapistGreg Smith
Director of FootballGraeme MacLeod
ChairmanKevin Reid

Gallery

File:Station Park, Nairn FC.jpg|Station Park (2019)

File:Station Park, Nairn - geograph.org.uk - 749524.jpg|Station Park (2007)

File:Nairn v Brora NOS Cup 2013.jpg|Nairn playing Brora Rangers in the 2013–14 North of Scotland Cup final

Colours

Nairn County's home colours have traditionally always been yellow and black.

During 2022-2024 Nairn County's third kit featured an iconic rainbow design in honour of the Team Hamish charity. {{Cite web |date=2022-08-18 |title=Highland League side unveil special – and very colourful – kit for poignant cause |url=https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/highland-league-side-unveil-special-and-very-colourful-k-284983/ |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=RossShire Journal |language=en}}

Current squad

{{Updated|12 June 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/team/squad/_/id/8567/team.nairn-county |title=Nairn County}}

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{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Dylan Maclean|pos=GK}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Lewis Munro|pos=GK}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Liam Mackenzie|pos=GK}}

{{fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Brodie Watson|pos=DF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Callum MacLean|pos=DF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Millar Gamble|pos=DF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Jamie Carnihan|pos=DF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Jonathan Bain|pos=DF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Fraser Dingwall|pos=DF|other=Captain}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Calum Mackay|pos=MF}}

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{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Angus Dey|pos=MF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Kenny McKenzie|pos=MF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Tyler Eadie|pos=MF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Kenny Macinnes|pos=MF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Alan Pollock|pos=MF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Sam Gordon|pos=MF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Josh Stephenson|pos=MF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Andrew Greig|pos=FW}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Ben Barron|pos=FW}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Ben Kelly|pos=FW}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Gary Kerr|pos=FW}}

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The following players have previously made appearances or have appeared on the substitutes bench for the first team.

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{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=John Fowler|pos=DF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Ross Murphy|pos=DF}}

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{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Charlie McKenzie|pos=MF}}

{{Fs player|nonumber=yes|nat=SCO|name=Chevy Thomson|pos=FW}}

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Club honours

References

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