Rothie Rovers, Playground

If you’re heading to Rothie Rovers for a kick-around or to watch a game, the football ground itself is the real draw — it’s kept in genuinely good nick, which you don’t always see at this level. Parking’s straightforward, no fuss, which makes a difference when you’ve got kids in tow. The refreshments are worth knowing about too — soup, some confectionery, nothing fancy but decent prices and the folk running it are actually friendly. It’s the kind of local setup that reminds you grassroots football in Aberdeenshire still has a proper community feel to it.