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GENERAL ENQUIRIES

TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD: 01224 650400 Then select from the following options: Option 1: Ticketing, AberDNA memberships and Community bookings Option 2: Club Shop Option 3: Hospitality, Sponsorships and Advertising Option 4: Conference and Banqueting Option 5: Press Enquiries Hold: For all other enquiries

SUPPORTER LIASON OFFICER & DISABILITY LIAISON OFFICER

The club’s Supporters Liaison Officer is Lynn Fiske. Lynn is also the Disability Access Officer and if you have any queries regarding supporters services please contact her on Twitter @AberdeenfcSLO or email: [email protected]

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Pittodrie Stadium was fi rst used in 1899 and from 1903 has been the home of Aberdeen FC. Since then, it has been the location of a number of fi rsts in the fi eld of stadium design, notably becoming the fi rst all-seater stadium in the United Kingdom and the fi rst club to use a dugout. It is now one of the largest stadium’s in and has a seating capacity of 20,866. In addition to its main duty of hosting home matches for Aberdeen FC, it has also been the venue for a number of Scottish International matches and occasional games of rugby. It can also be used for concerts, with Rod Stewart playing most recently.

Away from the playing surface, there are a number of conference and dining facilities located within the stadium, and a club shop. The most recent development of the stadium came in 1993 when the Beach End stand on the east side of the ground was demolished, with the new Richard Donald stand constructed in its place. The stadium has remained relatively unchanged since then, although some minor im- provements, such as the introduction of an electronic stadium entry system for the 2006/07 season, have been carried out. The site of the stadium is only 500m away from the North Sea.

PITTODRIE CLUB SHOP Programme Monthly, who sponsor the awards, said: “Quite simply, the Aberdeen issue continues to set the standard in The Aberdeen FC Club Shop is located at the bottom of terms of content and design.” Pittodrie Street, a short walk from the away end. You will fi nd a selection of souvenirs, replica kit & more in the store which The publication is available to buy for £3.00 from the club shop is open from 9.30am until 5.30pm Monday- Saturday. On and from the sellers positioned inside and outside the ground. Matchday the store will be open from 9.30am until kick off . If you can’t get a copy on the day please visit www.curtis-sport.com/Aberdeenfc-programmes to purchase REDMATCHDAY PROGRAMME one. (Subject to availability)

RedMatchday Magazine was named the best in the Ladbrokes CATERING Premiership for season 2017/18, the 17th year in succession in which Aberdeen FC have won the prize. Catering units wil be located at the rear of the away section.

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GREAT NORTHERN ROAD GETTING TO PITTODRIE AD

DRIVE ST. MACHAR Parking:

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AD Parking in the stadium car parks is reserved

T PITTODRIE STREE KING STREE for pass holders, with a limited number of spaces available on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis for disabled badge holders. The police T will direct buses to coach parking areas at the stadium. There is a limited amount of free car parking available in streets around the

T stadium but be aware that there are match

MARKE UNION STREE day restrictions on parking – check the signs. T STREE

QUEENS ROAD T Please note that you will not be allowed to

HOLBURN STREE HOLBURN drive on Pittodrie Street close to kick off time unless you have a valid car park pass for the

T Pittodrie Street car park or a disabled badge (spaces subject to availability).

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ROAD A956 On exiting the train station onto Guild Street, cross to the entrance to the Trinity Centre. Continue straight through the centre on to

A90 Union Street. It is possible to walk to Pittodrie from here by turning right and heading up What CAN I bring into the stadium? towards King Street. Continue along King - Small compact cameras Street until you see Pittodrie Street on the - Small foldup umbrellas right. By this point Pittodrie is easily visible. - Small bags/backpacks (must fi t under your seat) By Bus: - Crutches and walking aids

What CAN’T I bring into the stadium? There are buses from Union Street that take - Alcohol you to Pittodrie. A number 13 will drop you - Canned drinks off on Golf Road with Pittodrie on the left. - Laptops A number 1/ 1A, 2, and 40 will drop you off - Computer Tablets on King Street. The best stop is the one after - Drink glasses King Street Bus Depot, then make your way - Glass bottles down Pittodrie Street on the right. - Plastic bottles - Air horns Travelling from the Airport: - Baby buggies/prams - Video recording equipment - Smoke/Gas canisters Follow the A96 into the city. If you are - Flags or Banners headed for the stadium, at the next - Knives/weapons roundabout take the second exit down St - Large Bags or Suitcases Machar Drive, go straight on to the next - Large umbrellas roundabout on to King Street; after passing - Fireworks/Flares the Tesco petrol station on the left, take the - Poles or sticks third road on the left (Pittodrie Street). If you - Musical instruments are headed for the Esplanade, continue on - Large bodied cameras the A96 all the way into Aberdeen, forking - Tools left at the top of George Street to go down Powis Place to the Mounthooly Roundabout Pittodrie Stadium is a no smoking stadium and this includes the use of (still signed A96). Take the third exit from electronic cigarettes (except in concourse areas) the roundabout (West North Street) and continue across King Street into East North Entry into the Stadium will be refused with any articles deemed dangerous, Street until the roundabout at the top of the hazardous or that compromise public health and safety. Beach Boulevard. Take the second exit on to Beach Boulevard, then turn left at the end of the Boulevard on to the Esplanade. Stadium map on the next page

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LOCAL FOOD AND DRINK

Union Square shopping centre is connected to Aberdeen Train Station and Bus Station and is home to a number of restaurant chains including TGI Fridays, Yo! Sushi, Handmade Burger Co. & Carluccios.

Union Street and King Street are home to a wide range of bars and restaurants while the Caledonian and Bon Accord Golf Clubs are situated directly across the street from Pittodrie.

TAXI PROVIDERS Rainbow City Taxis 01224 87 87 87 www.rainbowcitytaxis.com

BUS INFORMATION First Aberdeen www.fi rstaberdeen.co.uk Stagecoach North Scotland www.stagecoachbus.com

You can fi nd out lots more information about your visit to the Granite City on the VisitAberdeenshire website- www.visitabdn.com Aberdeen FC Major Honours

European Cup Winners Cup 1982-83

European Super Cup 1983-84

Scottish League 1954-55

Scottish Premier Division 1979-80, 1983-84, 1984-85

Scottish Cup 1946-47, 1969-70, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1989-90

Scottish 1955-56, 1976-77, 1985-86, 1989-90, 1995-96, 2013-14 www.afc.co.uk

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