McDiarmid Park Sports Fan Tips

McDiarmid Park is a venue in or near Perth that is most often used for Soccer

McDiarmid Park seating?

While away fans are usually housed in the North Stand, a big following might open up the Ormand Stand in addition to some of the Main Stand. This can generate a really competitive environment when the away side gets that much support – there's no better way to enjoy quality football than in the midst of wildly cheering, singing, desperate-to-win fans. It's a great matchday experience, particularly if you get to watch St Johnstone taking on a top SPL side!

Things to check out around McDiarmid Park?

There's really very little of note near the stadium, so if you want to do something fun, you're probably going to be doing that back in Perth itself. The Black Watch Castle is always an option. It's a detailed and really insightful history of what the Black Watch achieved in their time. The tour guides are exceptionally knowledgeable, which really enhances the experience. For a different taste of Scottish culture and history, consider Scone Palace, which is just jawdroppingly beautiful.

What to expect from the McDiarmid Park crowd?

There's a really friendly supporter vibe at the stadium. In fact, for most games there is a dedicated section in the Ormond Stand where families from both teams can sit together, allowing the kids to interact and enjoy football without the conflict promoted by segregation. Feel free to wear your club colours around the stadium and usually enjoy a bit of banter with the fans. Once the game kicks off, it's all business and the fans go wild for their boys!

How do I get to McDiarmid Park?

The good thing about driving to McDiarmid Park is that there is, unusually, an actual car park at the stadium which anyone can use! It costs £5 per car, and of course it can get pretty congested after a game, but it's ultra-convenient.Otherwise it's public transport, and the train station is 3 miles from the venue; best option is to get a taxi with a few other fans and it will only cost you a couple of quid each.

Best Food and Drink at McDiarmid Park?

Unfortunately it's only the same old, same old, as far as food goes. There are pies, which are hot and reasonably filling (though it's probably best to avoid asking exactly what the filling is…), as well as sausage rolls and the like, for around £2 each. Not too bad.On the drinks front, it's just soft and hot drinks, as the sale of alcohol is expressly forbidden in Scottish stadia.

Best Insider tip at McDiarmid Park?

If you get into Perth Railway Station and can't find any other fans to travel to the venue with, you may not be able to fork out for a taxi on your own. What to do is walk 10 minutes (or less) toward the Mill Street Interchange, straight out of the station. There, you can get a bus to the stadium for £3.10 return. It's a bit of hassle, but it's super cheap and doesn't involve the stress of finding your car if you drive there.

Best Bars around McDiarmid Park?

Unfortunately, there isn't a huge amount of choice in the way of watering holes near the stadium. In fact, there's pretty much just one close-by option: the stadium bar itself! Just away from the Main Stand there's a cool bar which opens up before the game. It sells some tasty beers, as well as food and Sky TV! Everything you could want from a bar, really. Best part is that you're on the doorstep of the stadium, so no long walks in the cold.

Best restaurants near McDiarmid Park?

There's pretty much nothing right by the venue, but if you can travel a mile or two towards Perth then you're in for a real treat! The Everest Inn is only a mile down the road, but offers Indian Food unlike anything else in the area. Table service, gorgeous food and superb presentation, I can't think of anything better following a match. If you're after more of a British/European classics menu, then enjoy it at the North Port Restaurant.