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.

Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1958–2021

Junior football cup years

  1. Scottish FA membership

    Banks o’ Dee become a full member of the Scottish Football Association in 2014.

    The club remains in the junior league while gaining regular Scottish Cup entry. Full association membership precedes its Highland League debut by eight years.

    Location: Aberdeen Stadium: Spain Park
Since 2022

The Highland League era

  1. First Highland League match

    Banks o’ Dee open their first Highland League season with a 1–1 draw against Nairn County.

    The Spain Park fixture is the club's first league match at the new level, marking its move from junior league football into the Highland League.

  2. Bronze licence and new stand

    Banks o’ Dee receive the Scottish FA bronze club licence in 2024 and complete a new stand at Spain Park.

    The licence is recorded in May 2024. That summer, a 96-seat stand completes a programme of ground improvements begun with the artificial pitch in 2011.

    Location: Aberdeen Stadium: Spain Park