The Strollers play in the Scottish Lowland League East, the 5th tier of football in Scotland. In the coming season we will be welcoming teams from The East of Scotland Premier Division and the Scottish Midlands Premier League into our league.

The season runs from July until April. In addition there will be Cup Games including the 1st Round of the Scottish Cup usually in June. We also play a number of pre season friendlies some at Christie Gillies Park.

We are looking for volunteers to help us on Matchdays. We want our vistors, including the teams and spectators to have a positive experience  when they visit us at CG Park. You can play a part in ensuring this if you become part of our team.There are a number of roles that can be undertaken. None are very difficult but it is important that they are carried out in a helpful and friendly manner. If you have knowledge of and an interest in The Strollers and lower league football that would be great, but it’s not essential.

If you are interested in joining our team and want further details please contact our Secretary Andrew Nisbet  on 07901610667 or drop us an email to civilservicestrollers@slfl.co.uk.

On 23 – 25 April The Strollers Golf Group held their annual Golf Competition. Based at the McDonald Highland Resort in Aviemore, they played Spey Valley, Boat of Garton and Granton on Spey courses.

The Strollers consisting of former players mostly from the 70s – 90s and friends have been going up north for over 30 years now.  It is still keenly looked forward to each year. This year 24 golfers took part and were rewarded with arguably the best weather they’ve ever had on the trip.

The Champion for 2026 is Gary Craig. Gary, shot a very impressive gross 72 round on the par 69 layout at Granton. For Gary who plays off 7, it was his best ever score and one worthy of lifting the Strollers Quaich after a gap since he last won in 2013

Gary receiving his trophy from Club President Russell  Pryde.

Winners of the team competition were four of our senior players  who took great delight in seeing off the “young boys”!

Seen with their trophy are Charlie Laing (committee member),Grant Russell, Stewart McLean and Ian Doig.

MVP was Peter Jamieson who amassed most points over the individual and team competition.

Peter receiving his trophy from trip organiser and Champion Gary Craig.

If any current or old Strollers fancy coming along next year then get in touch. You’ll receive a warm welcome but we can’t guarantee this year’s warm weather!

Glorious scenery!

 

Ready for the off!

Dave Cruickshank and namesake golfing legend!

Fishing for golf balls!

After our 1-0 win over East Stirlingshire at CG Park, which was our last home game, it was time to hand out the awards for the season.

It’s been a tough season for the players but they have all given 100%. So we’ll done guys.

The winners were :-

Players Player Of The Year – Tom Findlay

Committee Player Of The Year – Ross Clarke

Top Scorer Of The Year  – Alieu Faye

Goal Of The Season – Callum Yeats

Callums “Cracker ” was Goal E (see reel below)

 

After the postponement of games due to frozen and water logged pitches home and away in the early months of the year, comes the time of reckoning!

Our fixture list in March is packed and sees us playing 7 games this month. This means that we are playing 2 games a week from 21st February to 4th April. We then have another 3 fixtures to finally end the season on 18th April

So our squad of players will be tested to the full to undertake the physical challenges that lie ahead. However, some of the current squad were here a couple of seasons ago when we were asked to play 4 games in 8 days in April. They rose to that challenge and won all of them! Whatever we face we are sure that under the guidance and support of Gary Jardine and his coaching staff they will give 100% effort.

These games also include a run of 4 home games. The pitch has taken a bit of a battering recently but hopefully, the weather will be with us, and we will still be able to produce a playing surface of the high quality we normally do. Fingers crossed!

Our Fixtures and Results can be seen here each week. In the meantime the games are shown below :-

In partnership with Cramond Football Club we will be introducing an under 20s age group team with effect from next season. Open trials are already planned to take place in March (see above)

Cramond are already well established in Edinburgh football leagues and currently run a number of age group and mini football teams for boys and girls from u8s to u18s. The Strollers have not fielded an u20s team for a few years now.

Led by UEFA-licensed coaches, this exciting new chapter for Cramond represents a major step forward for their player pathway and long-term ambitions.

This collaboration brings together strong community roots, experienced coaching, and a clear development structure — creating real opportunities for young players to progress and compete at a higher level.

We look forward to working with and supporting Cramond in this venture and hopefully in the not too distant future,we can again welcome home grown, talented young players to our club.

 

This Wednesday evening we travel to Forresters Park to play Tranent in the Quarter Finals of the EoS Qualifying Cup. This will be the third time we will have met this season. Nothing unusual you might think, however, we are due to meet them yet again at CG Park on 17th February in the 2nd round of the League Cup. Thats four times this season!!

Honours are even at the moment with one victory each. Strollers won 1-0 at home but then lost 0-4 away in the league Fixtures.

The winners of this Wednesday’s  tie will take on Bonnyrigg Rose in the semis.

We will have to stop meeting like this!

Pic :- Strollers Alieu Faye sends a header goalward in our 1-0 win.

 

Two groups joined us for matchday hospitality for the Bonnyrigg Rose game and had a great time. Why don’t you do the same when you visit us at Christie Gillies Park. It’s great value for money at just £35 per head.  We can tailor to your requirements. Get in touch here

See our home fixtures here

League Fixtures

Unfortunately the weather over the last few weeks has taken its toll and two of our home games were postponed. These have now been rearranged.

The game against Berwick Rangers that was rearranged for the 17th January was again postponed and will be rearranged again.

The game against Albion Rovers will now be played on Saturday 28th February 3.00pm KO.

The home games against Cumbernauld  Colts on 3rd January and Celtic B on 10 January were also postponed and will be rearranged on a dates to be confirmed.

Cup Fixtures

In the 1st Round of The Lowland League Cup we were drawn away to Caledonian Braves. This game will take place on Saturday 31st, 3.00pm KO

The draw for the quarter and semi finals of the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup have been made and are shown below. Our game will take place on Saturday 10 February 3.00pm KO.

Quarter Finals

A.  Tranent v Civil Service Strollers

B.  Broxburn Athletic 2 v Whitburn 0

C.  Camelon v Linlithgow Rose

D.  Bonnyrigg Rose or University of Stirling v Armadale Thistle

Semi Finals

Broxburn Athletic v Winners of C

Winners of D v Winners of A

After a pitch inspection this morning our game against Cumbernauld Colts has been called off due to a frozen pitch.

The players, management/coaches, committee and volunteers would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas !