Read all the important information before departing for Hampden on Sunday

AT THE STADIUM

All fans attending the Aberdeen v Celtic Betfred Cup Final should note that stringent search arrangements will be in place at this fixture. This safety measure has the potential to delay entry into the ground so fans are strongly encouraged to get to the stadium as early as possible. Supporters should expect to be searched prior to entry. Please do not take any large bags which may become a hindrance. Please take note of the information about road works detailed below.

There are no cash turnstiles.

Turnstiles will be open 1 ½ hours before kick-off i.e. 1.30pm.

Clubs are reminded that this is a neutral venue and as such they will be held responsible to repair or pay for any damage caused by their supporters.

Supporters are reminded about no alcohol on buses, attempting to gain entry whilst drunk and no pyrotechnic devices to be set off.  Pitch incursions are strictly forbidden.

There are no reprints so please look after your tickets.

Spectators attending events at Hampden Park should be aware that the area around the stadium is mainly residential and an Event Day Parking Zone operates around the stadium. This restricts parking to Resident’s Parking Permit holders and the specified times/dates are displayed on ‘Zone Entry’ signs.

On event days, Police Scotland would advise spectators to use public transport to get to the stadium, if not travelling by organised coaches/buses. There is NO public parking in the stadium.

POST MATCH ROUTES FOR ABERDEEN SUPPORTERS COACHES DEPARTING THE WEST OF THE STADIUM:

Langside Road: Continue to Langside Monument roundabout. 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, taking account of the undernoted height restrictions:

• Vehicles under 4.2 metres in height only should continue on Titwood Road to the crossroads junction with Dumbreck Road and Haggs Road.

• Vehicles over 4.2 metres in height but under 4.6 metres in height should turn left onto Shawmoss Road, turn right onto Haggs Road, the turn left onto Dumbreck Road

Queens Drive: Turn left onto Langside Road, keep right at traffic lights, and continue on Langside Road, Continue to Langside Monument roundabout. 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, taking account of the aforementioned height restrictions.

Supporters attending the hospitality area should Exit the M8 at Junction 22 and join the M77. Exit the M77 at Junction 1 (Dumbreck Road), turn left onto Dumbreck Road and continue until crossroads junction with Titwood Road and Haggs Road.

Vehicles under 4.2 metres in height only should continue straight through the junction onto Titwood Road. From Titwood Road, turn right onto Minard Road, continue onto Langside Avenue to the Langside Monument roundabout. Take the 2nd exit 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 and take the immediate right onto Letherby Drive, where the ‘blue carpark’ is located.

PRIVATE CAR

If you do take the car, please be aware of Glasgow City Council Parking Controls – Event Day Parking Zone – which affects streets near to Hampden Stadium and will come into force during relevant, well attended events:

For information public parking please click here

PRIVATE SUPPORTER’S COACHES

Travel advice for Aberdeen supporters: Passes for Hampden Park have been distributed. All supporter’s buses MUST arrive no later than 90 minutes before KO. Hospitality Buses MUST arrive no later than 60 minutes before KO.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Information regarding getting to and from the stadium can be obtained from the following websites:

Hampden Park:

 Please click here for more information on getting to Hampden.

Scotrail:

To visit the Scotrail website please click here 

Mount Florida and Kings Park train stations are a short walk from the stadium. Aberdeen supporters are encouraged to use the Mount Florida Station.

Aberdeen supporters will be queued on the main concourse at Glasgow Central and will travel to Mount Florida.

Post-match Aberdeen supporters will use Mount Florida Station . Any queuing will start at top of station entrance stairs filtering onto Bolton Drive. There are extra trains being run from Mount Florida post-match.

The Battlefield Road, Prospecthill Road and McLennan Street will be closed and supporters will be redirected to the end of the queue.

There will be a queuing system in place at Glasgow Queen Street in the car park at the North Hanover Street entrance of the station for Aberdeen supporters returning after match. Please follow the directions of police and Scotrail staff. Services back to Aberdeen are at 1745, 1945, 2145.

There will be an alcohol ban in place.

BTP can be followed on twitter accounts @btp, @BTPNorthScotland, @btpGlasgow and @btpfootball.  

First Bus:

Provides transport to the stadium from Glasgow City Centre and surrounding areas.

http://www.firstgroup.com/journey-planner

PLANNED ROAD WORKS

PLEASE CHECK LOCAL RADIO AND TRAFFIC SCOTLAND FOR ANY DELAYS ON YOUR CHOSEN ROUTE TO AND FROM THE GAME.

A9 at Dunblane at the Auchinlay Rail and Allan Water Bridges (location plans attached). The 1st phase of works commenced on the 17th November and is due to be completed by the 12th December. The work is being done under a contraflow traffic management arrangement.  This will affect journeys to and from Hampden. Other routes are available to choose, if they suit your travel needs.

At The Match

Unacceptable Conduct

The SPFL and SFA will not tolerate unacceptable conduct at Hampden Park.

Unacceptable conduct is conduct which is violent or disorderly.  Violent conduct includes any actual, attempted or threatened physical violence against any person, or intentional damage to property. Disorderly conduct includes: Conduct which stirs up or sustains, or is likely or is designed to stir up or sustain, hatred or ill will against or towards individuals or groups of people based on their membership of presumed membership of the following categories:

• Gender, colour, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin
• Membership, or presumed membership, of a religious group or of a social or cultural group with perceived religious affiliation
• Sexual orientation
• Transgender identity
• Disability
• Or against an individual who is or is presumed to be a member of such group using threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct; displaying writing or any other thing which is threatening, abusive or insulting; using words or conduct or displaying any writing or other thing which indicates support for, or affiliation to, or celebration of, or opposition to an organisation or group proscribed in terms of the Terrorism Act 2000.

“Presumed” above means presumed by the person or persons engaged in the conduct.

“Religious group” above means a group of persons defined by reference to their religious belief or lack of religious belief, membership of or adherence to a church or religious organisation, support for the culture and traditions of a church or religious organisation and/or participation in activities associated with such a culture or such traditions.

“Transgender identity” means any one or more of transvestism, transsexualism, inter-sexuality or change of gender.

“Disability” means physical or mental impairment of any kind.

Any person engaging in unacceptable conduct may be subject to removal from the Stadium, report to the police and possible criminal proceedings.

Thank you for the fantastic support and enjoy the match!