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Lost Scottish Football Grounds

The article details the history and current status of various defunct Scottish football stadiums, many of which have been repurposed or demolished. Key among these are Hampden Park's predecessors and other significant grounds like Cathkin Park, Brockville, Shawfield Stadium, Broomfield Park, Kilbowie Park, Muirton Park, Boghead Park, and Love Street.

Cathkin Park (1884-1967)

Once home to Scotland's national team and Queen's Park, Cathkin Park is considered Scotland's most famous abandoned football ground. Despite its demolition, the site remains and was taken over by the Jimmy Johnstone Academy in 2022.

Other Notable Grounds

• Brockville (Falkirk): Now a Morrisons supermarket, a turnstile remains as a memento.
• Shawfield Stadium (Clyde): Initially a football ground, it hosted various events including dog racing before falling into disuse.
• Broomfield Park (Airdrie): Demolished and replaced by a Morrisons, it hosted notable matches and even a Rangers title party.
• Kilbowie Park (Clydebank): Now a retail park, it was once home to Rangers hero Davie Cooper.
• Muirton Park (St Johnstone): Opened on Christmas Day 1924, it was replaced by McDiarmid Park after being sold to Asda.
• Boghead Park (Dumbarton and Clydebank): The oldest continuously used stadium in Scotland before its demolition and replacement with housing.
• Love Street (St Mirren): Now a housing estate, streets are named after club legends. Notable figures such as Ruud Gullit and Johan Cruyff played there.