Travel & Parking Information

THE NATIONAL STADIUM, HAMPDEN
SATURDAY 31st JANUARY 2015
DUNDEE UTD V ABERDEEN
ACCESS/EXIT ROUTES
 

These are the Police Scotland recommended routes for patrons attending this event. Any deviation from these routes may resort in increased traffic congestion adding to your inconvenience.

Travel advice for Aberdeen supporters:

PRE MATCH ROUTES FOR ABERDEEN SUPPORTERS COACHES APPROACHING THE WEST OF THE STADIUM

M8 Westbound: Exit the M8 at Junction 22 and join the M77. Leave the M77 at Junction 1, Dumbreck Road, turn left onto Dumbreck Road and continue until the junction with Titwood Road (high vehicles such as double deck buses – turn right, Haggs Road, turn left Shawmoss Road, turn right Titwood Road) continue Titwood Road. Turn right onto Minard Road continue onto Langside Avenue to the roundabout (Monument). Take the second exit at the roundabout onto Battlefield Road, continue on Battlefield Road to the first traffic light junction and bear right remaining on Battlefield Road to the ‘T’ junction with Cathcart Road. Turn left onto Cathcart Road towards Queens Drive, where your coach will be directed to park.

M80 Southbound: Join M8 Westbound and continue as above.

M74 Northbound: Continue from the M74 onto the M73 and thereafter onto the M8 Westbound and continue as above.

M8 Eastbound: Exit at Junction 24, Helen Street, turn left onto Helen Street, continue to the roundabout and turn right onto Edmiston Drive at the next roundabout turn right onto Broomloan Road, continue through the junction onto Dumbreck Road and continue as above.

A77/M77 Northbound: Exit at Junction 1, Dumbreck Road, turn right and continue as above.

POST MATCH ROUTES FOR ABERDEEN SUPPORTERS FROM THE WEST OF THE STADIUM

Langside Road: Continue to Langside Monument. Take 3rd exit onto Langside Avenue. Continue west on Langside Avenue through the junction with Pollokshaws Road onto Minard Road. Continue on Minard Road and turn left onto Titwood Road and follow reverse of inward route towards M77/M8 as appropriate. On Titwood Road consider reverse diversion route for high sided vehicles via Shawmoss Road and Haggs Road.

Queens Drive: Turn right onto Victoria Road, turn left onto Calder Street, and continue onto Nithsdale Drive. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Nithsdale Road. Continue to the ‘T’ junction at Dumbreck Road; thereafter follow the respective road signs for the M77 or M8 as appropriate.

PRIVATE TRANSPORT – Designated Parking on WEST SIDE of Stadium Only for Aberdeen supporters Aberdeen supporters attending in private vehicles should follow the directions given for Aberdeen supporters’ coaches above, and utilise on street parking where available to the West of the stadium. Please note that the Queens Park recreational ground, Queens Drive, Glasgow will be unavailable this weekend.

Parking is controlled by a temporary traffic regulation order (coned areas). On street parking should only be utilised out with restricted areas as a tow-away scheme is in operation for illegally parked vehicles. As a result, there is limited parking available in the vicinity of the stadium; supporters are encouraged to travel via train where possible.

Aberdeen supporters using rail services should travel via Mount Florida station.

Disabled Supporter Parking

AFC has allocated passes to every disabled match ticket buyers.
There is now no more availability.

Alcohol on Coaches/Trains

Police Scotland intend to stop random coaches and mini buses travelling to the game and check for any alcohol being carried or consumed.
Trains scheduled to arrive in Glasgow in time for kick off will be strictly alcohol free.
 
Safety & Security

All supporters are reminded Hampden is a neutral venue and as such Aberdeen FC will be held responsible for repair and replacement for any damage caused by our supporters. We would kindly ask all our fans to act responsibly and take due care during the match.

Flag Displays

Flags on poles not exceeding 1 metre in length will be allowed in all parts of the ground

Surfing Flags are not allowed in the ground.

No flags can be displayed over the advertising boards or obstructing passageways.

Flags or banners which display sectarian, offensive or inappropriate language or murals, this includes any writing or other thing which indicates support or affiliation to or celebration of, or opposition to an organisation prescribed in terms of the Terrorism Act 2000 ,will not be allowed to be displayed.
 
Pyrotechnics/Flares

In accordance with the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act, 1995, it is an offence, punishable by law, for any person to enter or attempt to enter the ground:

•Whilst in possession of any article or substance whose main purpose is the emission of a flare for purposes of illuminating or signalling or the emission of a smoke or visible gas.
•With any article which is classed as a firework.