nelbo009 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Taking my 7 year old nephew to his first Scotland game when we play Gibraltar. Haven't bought tickets yet, so just wondering where in the stadium would be best for me to get the tickets. Am I right in saying that the East Stand is the family section? Are kids able to see ok from their seats? I want him to enjoy it and be able to see what will (hopefully) be a few Scotland goals, so I'm thinking it'd be best to try and get seats a few rows back, but not sure.. Also, because I'm taking him, I'm going to be driving rather than my usual pre-game trip to the pub. Where's best to park around Hampden? Is there a car park of any sort I can use anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) East stand behind the goals is the kids section where you will get a discount for your nephew. If you go to the north or main stand you would need to buy two adult tickets. If you do get east get middle to rear tickets, we are BBB in the west and tickets are for adults. Don't know how well a kid could see as everyone tends to stand up. If i am driving to hampden i park at rutherglen and walk down. Bit of a walk, but on the way out but i miss the traffic so its ideal for me. Edited February 3, 2015 by Robroysboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 East Stand (family section) although I've never been in that section for a Scotland game, but I believe there is more likelihood of people remaining seated ( I could be wrong). I always prefer higher up for a better perspective of the game so that would be my personal choice. Not sure about best parking but we sometimes park near Church On The Hill near Battlefield Rd and 15-20 mins walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 In regards to parking, anytime we come up & back in car we park in Menock Rd. Easy to get back out to M74 & it seems to be as near as you can get before parking restrictions start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Menock Road is a good shout. As you say, should offer a quick post-match getaway as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) We used to park round about Queen's Park,I think it is. They used to have a big park,for the want of a better word that seemed to be converted to a car park. Just a brisk walk to the ground from there. Edited February 3, 2015 by dandydunn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Kings park, parking. And east stand is sitting and dinnae swear...think God my boys old enough for north now, used to get so much flack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Started taking my nephew to games when he was 8. Always sit in East stand and park one of roads across from TA on Carmunnock Road. It'll obviously depend where you're coming from though but there to East stand is a 10 minute walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Judging by the splash page on the sfa website they are going to do a fanzone before the Gibraltar game. From what I heard on here the one before Georgia went well so hopefully this one is a success as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Do you have to take a bairn to the East Stand these days? Christ, I was 7 and thrown inte the Rangers end wi fag-ash and bevy dropped on my heid. Makes a man of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelbo009 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Cheers all. It'll be East Stand for us - I'll be coming from Motherwell so along the M74. Menock Road looks a good shout for parking as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelbo009 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Just went to the SSC website, not a single ticket on sale for the East Stand. I refuse to believe it's sold out, so WTF is that all about?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMcD Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Just went to the SSC website, not a single ticket on sale for the East Stand. I refuse to believe it's sold out, so WTF is that all about?! Presume your nephew isn't an SSC member and if yes, then not on your friends & family list. General sale doesn't commence till 25th Feb. Edited February 5, 2015 by SteveMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wings of a sparrow Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I'm sure I read somewhere that the SFA, in attempting to justify the ludicrous pricing policy, were giving away 10,000 seats at this game to schools. kids clubs etc. If so, that could be why the East Stand is unavailable the noo. However I could be wrong.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenAngus Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I'm sure I read somewhere that the SFA, in attempting to justify the ludicrous pricing policy, were giving away 10,000 seats at this game to schools. kids clubs etc. If so, that could be why the East Stand is unavailable the noo. However I could be wrong.............. Thought I read that too. Thinking of taking by my kids to this game but think I'll hold off to see what the script is with the free tickets first - you'd think they might have offered them to SSC members first in an effort to encourage the next generation to come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Thought I read that too. Thinking of taking by my kids to this game but think I'll hold off to see what the script is with the free tickets first - you'd think they might have offered them to SSC members first in an effort to encourage the next generation to come along. Is said exactly the same in another thread.J Edited February 7, 2015 by Bristolhibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we need to move on Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 The fanzone for georgia game was excellent. My son (8) had a great time and it was very well organised. He is going to be a mascot at gibraltar game, but if not i would probably hold off buying a ticket as he plays football for a syfa registered team and i would hope they would use this resource for some ofvthe tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we need to move on Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 The fanzone for georgia game was excellent. My son (8) had a great time and it was very well organised. He is going to be a mascot at gibraltar game, but if not i would probably hold off buying a ticket as he plays football for a syfa registered team and i would hope they would use this resource for some ofvthe tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Menock Road is a good shout. As you say, should offer a quick post-match getaway as well. B@llocks. Should have kept quiet, might lose my space for the NI match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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