Borough Briggs, Football stadium in Elgin, Scotland.
Borough Briggs is a football stadium in Elgin with a grass pitch and capacity for around 4,500 spectators. The main stand contains 478 seats, while the rest of the ground consists of standing areas.
The stadium opened on August 20, 1921, when Elgin City played its first Highland League match against Inverness Citadel. The home side won that inaugural match 3-0.
The stadium reflects traditional Scottish football culture through its grass pitch and classic standing terraces, typical of older grounds in the country. Visitors experience authentic character here, maintained through the absence of modern corporate facilities.
The ground is located in northern Scotland and is walkable from Elgin town centre. The grass pitch means match days can become muddy in wet weather, so visitors should wear appropriate footwear.
The main stand seats came from Newcastle United's legendary St James' Park and were acquired when Elgin City joined the Scottish Football League in 2000. This link to a major English club gives the modest Scottish ground an unexpected connection to football history.
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