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Ross County

Global Energy Stadium

Capacity: 6,541 (All seated)
Club Nickname: Staggies & The County
Year Opened: 1929
Pitch Size: 100 x 75 yards
Address: Jubilee Road, Dingwall, IV15 9QZ
Phone: 01349 860 860
Pitch Type: Grass
Shirt Sponsors: RSE
Fax: 01349 866 277
Undersoil Heating: Yes
Manufacturer: Joma
Home Kit: Navy Blue
Away Kit: Brown
Last Update: June 25, 2024

Over the past 20 years, the Global Energy Stadium has been transformed into a modern all-seated stadium. Both end terraces have been replaced by covered seated stands and the East Stand at one side of the pitch has been extended towards the Jail End.

The West Stand on one side, is an attractive looking all-seated, covered stand, with a row of executive boxes running across the back. This stand was originally opened in 1991, but was extended in 2000, so that the stand now runs for the whole length of the pitch.

Opposite is the East Stand, a small, covered, all seated stand, which was built in 1995. An additional 538 seats were added to this stand (on one side) during 2012. Both ends are covered seated stands that were opened in 2012.

The larger of these is the North Stand, which is given to away supporters. This smart-looking single-tiered stand is free of supporting pillars.

Opposite is the Jail End, which is the traditional area for the more vocal home fans to congregate. It is a more simple affair and half the size of the larger North Stand. It is partially covered (to the rear) and has some supporting pillars running across its middle. The stadium is completed with a set of four modern floodlight pylons.

The ground was renamed the Global Energy Stadium in 2012 in corporate sponsorship deal, but it is still known to many fans as Victoria Park.

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 are good. For larger away followings then part of the West Stand can also be made available.

Ross County are generally very welcoming to away fans and if you get bored of the match then you can marvel at the Easter Ross hills in the background instead.

The ground is five minutes walk away from the town centre, where there are plenty of bars to choose from. Options include:

  • The Mallard – Station Square, Dingwall IV15 9JD
  • The Caledonian – Caledonian House, High St, Dingwall IV15 9RY
  • The Cottage – Hood St, Maryburgh, Dingwall IV7 8EB

Take the A835 towards Dingwall. On entering Dingwall, about 200 yards after the first set of traffic lights, turn right onto Hill Street and then right again onto the High Street. Then take the first left onto Ferry Road (technically a left turn into Achany Road, as Ferry Road actually runs straight ahead just to the left of the War Memorial). Go over the Railway Bridge and then take the first left for Victoria Park.

There is a car park, on the left just before the stadium which costs £2. If you get lost, follow signs for the railway station, as the ground is right by it.

Dingwall Railway Station is only a few minutes walk away from the stadium.

Remember if travelling by train then you can normally save on the cost of fares by booking in advance.

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Ross County ticket prices

Adults: £26
Concessions: £19
Under 18’s: £12

Official Programme £3

Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

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Record Attendance

8,000 v Rangers (1966)

Average Attendance

2023-2024: 4,037 (Premier League)
2022-2023: 4,420 (Premier League)
2021-2022: 3,752 (Premier League)
2020-2021: N/A (Covid)
2019-2020: 4,665 (Premier League)
2018-2019: 3,850 (Championship)
2017-2018: 4,540 (Premier League)

If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, then please e-mail me at: [email protected] and I’ll update the guide.

Special thanks to Owen Pavey for the layout diagram and to Hugh Grant and Geoff Jackson for the photos of the Global Energy Stadium, Ross County.

Reviews

Avatar of Geoff Jackson (Carlisle United) Geoff Jackson (Carlisle United)

Ross County v Carlisle United
Pre Season Friendly
Saturday 27th July 2019, 3pm
Geoff Jackson (Carlisle United)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Global Energy Stadium?

Having Visited 37 of the 42 Scottish Grounds I was delighted when my club Carlisle Announced a Pre-Season friendly against Ross County away at Dingwall. The 5 Grounds I needed were all in the Highlands. I was disappointed that I was unable to get the Friday night off work as Elgin were playing on the Friday night so it would have been great to do both.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

The Journey was easier than I imagined. All week leading up to the game I was being ridiculed at work for making the 268 mile trek up to the Highlands for a friendly and was dreading it, but the M74, M73, M80 and M9 wasn't too bad a journey. Then we took the A9 from Perth which was a mixture of Dual Carriageway and Single 60 MPH backed with Average speed camera's it wasn't as bad as I was expecting to be fair. I never got a speeding ticket so I must have stayed within the limits the cruise control on the car probably aiding my speed. We made a quick stop at Pitlochry for refreshments and then Inverness for a quick look at the stadium there. The Ross County ground was easy to find as Dingwall is a little town and the ground was well signposted. We arrived in good time and were able to park at the stadium, there was no charge. The Train station is right next to the ground but the train times aren't great for getting back to Carlisle hence why we had to drive.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

Before the game, we walked into the town and grabbed a bite to eat at Wimpy before we had a drink in the Mallard on the station platforms, just a short distance from the ground. With it being a friendly there wasn't many home fans but they did seem to arrive rather late the pub was mainly full of away fans till nearer kick but they all seemed to be welcoming.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Global Energy Stadium?

The ground itself is small neat and tidy we were placed in the Jail end as the away section was closed as they weren't expecting many Carlisle fans. The ground is all-seater and is close to the pitch so you had good views from all seats I would have thought. You can walk right around the ground to take photos with the Highland Football Academy attached to the ground with the pitches alongside.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

With it being a friendly there wasn't much of an atmosphere but the game in the 1st half was pretty even. In the second half, Ross County made a few changes bringing on some established first team players and were the better side deservedly winning 2-0. There was no segregation for this game and everyone seemed to behave themselves. The stewards were good enough to let us into the ground a few hours before kick off to let us take pictures of the stadium.  They were pleasantly surprised to see over 200 Carlisle fans make the journey north on a warm sunny day in July.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

After the game, there is one road away from the stadium and I could imagine that at a busier game it would take some time. The road takes you over the railway line beside the station and straight out of Dingwall.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:

A great journey up to Dingwall on a nice summers day can't imagine it would be great during the winter months. The A9 isn't as daunting as I thought and will look forward to going back up at some point for Inverness and Elgin. Carlisle played well in the first half against the Ross second string but were outplayed by the first team in the second half. There's a Tesco's on Dingwall and plenty of shops to get food. I managed to make it up to Dingwall and back (540 miles) on a full tank of fuel with some left to spare.

Avatar of Brian Scott (Neutral) Brian Scott (Neutral)

Ross County v Hibernian
Football League Cup Group Stage
Friday 21st July 2017, 7 45pm
Brian Scott (Neutral Ipswich Town fan)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Global Energy Stadium?

This was the first of four matches that I had lined up over the next six days. Also, I wanted to re-visit Inverness and have another trip along the railway line to the Kyle of Lochalsh and back to Dingwall.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

I arrived in Dingwall from Kyle of Lochalsh with plenty of time to spare and could see the Victoria Park ground from the railway station.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
 
I had a look around the town and a walk down to the park close to the water. Had a meal in The Mallard on the station. Everyone very friendly. Lovely town and beautiful weather.
 
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Global Energy Stadium?
 
Victoria Park is a tidy and smart ground, quite impressed. I had bought a seat in the East Stand, but found that the strong sunshine made it difficult to see the action. I moved to the South End at half time where I noted swallows diving in and out of the stand. There were nearly 600 Hibernian fans in the crowd of 2,065. I did think that the loudspeakers sounded rather tinny.
 
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
 
Although there were several chances of goals, especially by Hibernian, it ended 0-0. Therefore the game immediately went to a penalty shoot out according to the rules of this competition. The first two penalties were missed, but in the end the Ross County keeper made another crucial save and Ross got the extra point 4-3 on penalties.
 
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
 
After an evening game, there is a wait of about an hour for the next train to Inverness where I was staying. However, there is quite a good bus service even at that time of night. I noted that it was still daylight at 10pm as I waited for the bus at the stop outside the railway station. This is one month after mid-summers day, so maybe they get daylight to 11pm in June. Bus number 28 got me back into Inverness by 11pm. Had I known its detailed route I could have got off outside my B&B in Kenneth Street.
 
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
 
I had a brilliant day in the Highlands. Can't wait to go back again, maybe another trip up to Thurso and Wick next time.
Avatar of Matthew Wilmot (Neutral) Matthew Wilmot (Neutral)

Ross County v Hibernian
Football League Cup Group Stage
Friday 21st July 2017, 7 45pm
Matthew Wilmot (Neutral fan)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Global Energy Stadium?
We were on holiday in the area and we decided that we would watch some football while we were away
 
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
The road signs into Dingwall itself could be clearer as there were times when I thought we had gone the wrong way as it no longer appeared on the signs. Once in the town, it was easy to follow signs for the station and football ground.
 
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
We went into town and had a meal at the Wimpy. Couldn't recommend it highly enough, really good food and quite reasonably priced too. Only about five minutes walk from the Global Energy Stadium.
 
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Global Energy Stadium?
I found the ground very similar to some others I have been to in past, Shrewsbury in England springs to mind. It did seem that the stands at each end were just temporary seating placed on top of old terracing – however it still looked a very smart four sided ground.
 
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game started quite slowly but gathered pace. A few…robust early challenges got the away fans going. I was very impressed by the Hibs number 11, however, I didn't catch his name. Having a penalty shootout to settle the game after a goalless draw, added some excitement for me as a neutral. By the end, I was very taken with the home club and cheered the victory like they were my own team. Although, I was disappointed that there was no programme for the game.
 
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Getting out of the car park took some time, retrospectively thinking, I would've been better off parking up on the main road. Once on the road though, it was very easy to get back to the A9 and head back to where we were staying.
 
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Ross County is a really friendly, well-run club. The Global Energy Stadium is an excellent little ground, great sightlines from all areas. I would highly recommend a visit.
Avatar of Mike Kimberley (Neutral) Mike Kimberley (Neutral)

Ross County v St Johnstone
Scottish Premier League    
Saturday 30th April 2016, 3pm
Mike Kimberley (Neutral fan)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Victoria Park?

Having driven past the ground previously during a holiday trip, I was keen to visit Victoria Park to watch a match. I also have a friend who is a follower but has not been able to make the trip up until now.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

Victoria Park is less than five minutes walk from Dingwall Railway Station. It is on the picturesque line from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh, which is well worth taking in a journey, if you have the time.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

I went straight into the ground after listening to the bagpipers playing on the edge of the car park..I noticed a pub at Dingwall station but I did not use it. .

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Victoria Park?

Victoria Park is a small but comfortable ground and there was a group of about one hundred or so away fans who had travelled up from Perth.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

It was a a warm sunny day with a pleasant end-of-season atmosphere.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

Getting away to the station is easy If you have to wait for the next train, then there is the station pub which comes in handy.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:

A very pleasant day out and visit to Victoria Park.