The history of Banks o' Dee FC
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
More milestones and background for each event.
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Competitions
Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
Beginnings and Hampden
Scottish Junior Cup at Hampden
Banks o’ Dee beat Kilsyth Rangers 1–0 in the final.
Walker scores the winner before 30,800 spectators at Hampden Park in Glasgow. The national junior cup triumph remains a landmark in the club's history.
Junior football cup years
First Aberdeenshire Cup
Banks o’ Dee beat Formartine United 4–1 in the final.
At Harlaw Park in Inverurie, the club claim the Aberdeenshire Cup for the first time, while still playing junior league football.
The Highland League era
Aberdeenshire Shield on penalties
After a 3–3 draw against Huntly, Banks o’ Dee win the final 5–3 on penalties.
At Harlaw Park in Inverurie, Banks o’ Dee overturn a two-goal deficit before the closely fought regional final is decided by a shoot-out.
Highland League Cup at the first attempt
Banks o’ Dee beat Inverurie Loco Works 1–0 in the final.
Magnus Watson scores at Bellslea Park in Fraserburgh. Despite the league points deduction, the club lifts the League Cup in its first Highland League season.
Second Aberdeenshire Cup
Banks o’ Dee beat Huntly 1–0 in the final.
Michael Philipson scores at Harlaw Park in Inverurie. Three years after their first triumph, the club lift the regional cup again.
