Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic F.C.

Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic F.C. is a Scottish football club based in the town of Bonnyrigg in Midlothian. Founded in 1881, the club plays in the Lowland League East and is known for its red and white hooped shirts. The team moved from the junior leagues to senior football in 2019 after joining the East of Scotland Football League. Bonnyrigg Rose has a strong history in the Scottish Junior Cup, winning it twice in 1966 and 1978. The club also holds the record for the biggest margin of victory in a Scottish Junior Cup final with a 6–1 win over Whitburn in 1966. The club’s journey to senior football included several notable achievements. In 2018–19, Bonnyrigg Rose won the East of Scotland Football League title and gained promotion to the Lowland League. They continued their rise by winning the Lowland League in 2021–22 and securing promotion to Scottish League Two in 2022. This made them the first club from Midlothian to reach the Scottish Professional Football League. The team’s progress has been marked by impressive cup runs, including a standout performance in the 2016–17 Scottish Cup. New Dundas Park serves as the club’s home ground, where fans gather to watch matches. The stadium has hosted memorable Scottish Cup ties, including a Fourth Round match against Hibernian in 2017. The club’s current squad, managed by Jonny Stewart, includes players like Lee Currie, who scored a hat-trick of penalties in a 2020–21 Scottish Cup win over Bo’ness United. Bonnyrigg Rose also has a rich history of producing players who went on to represent Scotland at various levels, including Sean Connery and Pat Stanton. The club’s rise reflects the growing ambition and talent within Scottish football’s lower leagues.