Forthill facts for kids
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| Location | Fintry Place, Dundee | ||||||||
| Coordinates | 56°28′30″N 2°52′12″W / 56.475°N 2.870°W | ||||||||
| Establishment | 1880 | ||||||||
| Owner | Forthill Community Sports Club | ||||||||
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| First ODI | 16 July 2024: Scotland v  Oman |
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| Last ODI | 12 June 2025: Scotland v  Netherlands |
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| First WT20I | 31 August 2019: Scotland v  United States |
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| Last WT20I | 7 September 2019: Bangladesh v  Thailand |
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| As of 9 June 2025 Source: Ground profile |
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Forthill Cricket Ground is a special place for cricket in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland. It is the home ground for the Forfarshire Cricket Club. It also hosts exciting matches for the Scotland national cricket team.
People have been playing cricket at Forthill since 1880. That's when the Forfarshire club played their very first game there. The Scottish national team first used the ground in 1913. They played against a team called Northamptonshire.
Forthill has also hosted important "first-class" cricket matches. These are top-level games that last several days. The first one was in 1924, when Scotland played against Ireland. Many famous teams from around the world have played here.
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History of Forthill Cricket Ground
Forthill Cricket Ground opened its doors on May 22, 1880. The very first match was between Forfarshire and Glenalmond College.
In 1926, a new stone gateway was built at the ground. It was made to honor W. R. Sharp. He was a captain for Forfarshire for 40 years. He was also the first player from the club to play for Scotland. The gateway still stands today, remembering his contributions.
Cricket at Forthill
Forthill has always been a key place for local cricket. From 1902 to 1995, it hosted Forfarshire's home games for the Scottish County Championship. Today, it's still the home ground for Forfarshire in the Eastern Premier League. This is a major league for clubs in Scotland.
International Cricket Matches
Forthill hosted its first international match on August 1, 1913. After a break, the national team returned to Forthill in 2024. The ground hosted matches for the One Day International (ODI) Tri-Nation Series. This series was part of the qualification for the 2024–2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2.
During the 2024 tournament, a Forfarshire player named Charlie Cassell made history. He took seven wickets in just 21 balls for Scotland against Oman. This was his first game for Scotland and a record for a debut player in an ODI.
In 2025, Forthill hosted the same Tri-Nation Series again. It also hosted qualifying games for the 2026 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Scotland's team qualified for the World Cup in a match played right here at Forthill.
How to Get to Forthill
It's easy to get to Forthill Cricket Ground using different types of transport.
| Service | Station/Stop | Lines/Routes served | Distance |
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| Moffat & Williamson | Fintry Place  |
78A, 78C | 208 yards (190 m) |
| Xplore Dundee | 5, 5A | ||
| Post Office |
0.62 miles (1.00 km) | ||
| Stagecoach | 73, 74 | ||
| Moffat & Williamson | 78A, 78C | ||
| Ember | Baldovie Road |
E10 | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
National Rail  |
Broughty Ferry |
Dundee–Aberdeen line (ScotRail) | 0.75 miles (1.21 km) |
See also
- List of cricket grounds in Scotland
External links
- Forthill, Dundee at ESPNcricinfo
- Forthill, Dundee at CricketArchive
