Stadiums · Central Scotland
Lochgelly Albert F.C.
In or near Auchtertool.
Lochgelly Albert F.C. in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lochgelly · 1.4 km
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lochgelly Albert F.C., you can take a train to Lochgelly station, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for the location is KY5 9LJ. Entry details are not provided, so please check in advance for any fees or accessibility information.
About
Lochgelly Albert F.C. is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Lochgelly Albert F.C. is a football club located in Lochgelly, Scotland. The club provides opportunities for local players to engage in competitive football and participate in community events.
From the Wikipedia article
Lochgelly Albert Football Club is a Scottish football club based in Lochgelly, Fife. Their home ground is Purvis Park and they currently compete in the East of Scotland League Second Division. Club colours are black and amber. Founded in 1926 as an amateur side, the club stepped up to the Junior grade in 1933. In May 2020, the club confirmed they had successfully applied to join the East of Scotland Football League within the senior pyramid.
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Background
History
There are a couple of theories of how Lochgelly Albert started the use of 'Albert', the first being that the club was named after Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, adherents pointing to the fact that the original team colours of gold and black are the same as the Royal Livery at the time of Prince Albert's death in 1861. However, the length of time between Prince Albert's death and the setting up of the amateur club in 1926 makes this unlikely. The second theory is that the club took its name from the French town Albert, near the 1916 Somme battlefields. It is well known that more than a few young men from Lochgelly not only fought, but perished during the battle. It is reported that…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1230, -3.3058
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY5 9LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Phone
- 01592 377042
- Established
- 1926
- Nearest railway station
- Lochgelly — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.nardonesacademyofperformingarts.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q6665101 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lochgelly Albert F.C. (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochgelly Albert F.C.?
- Lochgelly Albert F.C. is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY5 9LJ).
- What is Lochgelly Albert F.C.?
- Lochgelly Albert F.C. in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lochgelly Albert F.C.?
- The nearest railway station is Lochgelly, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY5 9LJ.
- When was Lochgelly Albert F.C. built?
- Built or established in 1926.
- Who owns Lochgelly Albert F.C.?
- Lochgelly Albert F.C. is owned by Paul Beveridge.
- How do I get to Lochgelly Albert F.C.?
- The nearest railway station is Lochgelly, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY5 9LJ.