Falkland Cricket Club
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Falkland Cricket Club, Fife.
Founded in 1860, Falkland CC is now one of Scotland's top clubs, having been ever present in the Scottish National League since 1998.
Mention Falkland Cricket Club and cricket lovers conjure up village cricket as it should he and so it has been since the club was founded in 1860.
The present field and wicket was laid down in 1948 by the generosity of the late Major Michael Crichton-Stuart. Other grounds which have been used by the club have been Lower Scroggie and the Palace Orchard.
According to records in 1904 a mere 16 games were played, whereas today there are nearly 90 fixtures on the card covering the three senior Xl's and the three junior teams. The clubhouse was built in 1957 by the combined efforts of Major Michael Crichton-Stuart and the late Sandy Bonthrone ably assisted by many members and friends. Alterations took place in 1968 and 1981 with major refurbishments in 1992 and 2001/02 again all done with the help of members and supporters.This development has continued in 2006 with the re-furbishment of the Bar and Kitchen areas, and will be furthered in 2007 with upgrading of the dressing rooms. The club also laid a new artificial wicket on the second pitch in 2006.
In 1979 the club joined the East League, prior to this all matches had been friendlies. The club progressed through the four divisions of the East League and were in a position to Join the Scottish Cricket League in 1996 and hence the Scottish National Cricket League in 1998.
Notable past achievements include reaching the Scottish finals of the Village Cup in 1976,1980 and 1984, we are now excluded from the competition because of having a paid player/coach. Victories in the Fife K.O. Cup took place 1975, 80, 93, and 99, we were runners up in 1983, 84, and 94.
In 2002, Falkland achieved its first national honour, when they won the S.C.U. Trophy beating St. Boswells in the final by 81 runs.
Today Falkland are in the Second Division of the Scottish National Cricket League. With upwards of 40 senior playing members and upwards of 50 juniors, the club now runs SEVEN teams; the First Eleven playas said in the SNCL, whilst the Second and Third Teams play in the East of Scotland League. A Sunday Eleven plays in the Strathmore Cricket Union, and three Junior sides are operated at Under 11 Under 13 and Under 15 levels.
Watching Cricket at Scroggie is a delightful experience; beautiful surroundings, convivial company, a welcoming pavilion and glorious views, not to mention the high standard of cricket. On your trip to Falkland, why not come through the Palace Estate gates at the top of West Port, bearing right at the fork in the road, and then first right, and join us for a pint, a chat,and a memorable afternoon??
