Football

THE Scottish Cup adventure begins for Highland League clubs this weekend.

FORRES now have four points from two games in the Grill Cup.

CHAMPIONS Brora Rangers began their title defence with a 5-0 victory at Deveronvale.

Having stopped in March during the coronavirus lockdown, walking football makes a welcome return to Forres.

Jags hit back from 2-0 down to defeat Deveronside in Grill Cup clash.

Jags kick off with a Grill Cup tie at home to Deveronside on Saturday.

FORRES players have made a gentleman's agreement to switch to other clubs this season then return to Mosset Park.

Vale boss Steve Dolan happy to strengthen his squad ahead of his team's Aberdeenshire Cup opener against Dyce Juniors.

DEVERONVALE host champions Brora Rangers on day one on November 28 while Lossiemouth are at home to Fraserburgh.

BUCKIE Thistle visit Strathspey Thistle while Keith host Fort William in two of three all-Highland League clashes.

Brora Rangers and Fraserburgh receive a bye to first round proper while Forres Mechanics have not entered this year.

Forres Mechanics Youth Development is to continue despite the senior team pulling out of the 2020/21 season.

THE Cans have decided not to take part in this year's campaign.

A revised fixture list will soon be drawn up and the league say "many details" must be finalised before the season can kick-off.

Fixtures have been released for the start of the north region campaign this month.

THERE were jubilant scenes at Huntly's Christie Park as the ten-man Speysiders came from behind to seal their glory day.

This season's Scottish Cup is set to get under way on November 28, and every Highland League club will be involved.

A FORMER Buckie Thistle player who went on to dedicate his life to developing grassroots football in New Zealand is being mourned.

The Highland League's longest-serving manager will serve another three seasons with the Cans before handing over the reins to the next man.

BUCKIE needed nerves of steel to see off league champs Brora Rangers.