Fans of a north-east football team could soon be enjoying their games from the comfort of a brand new stadium.
Cove Rangers has lodged a proposal of application notice with Aberdeen City Council for a 300-seater stadium at Bobby Calder Park, Altens.
The facility, complete with floodlights and synthetic pitch, would also have room for 100 parking spaces.
The club was unable to confirm the total capacity of the new ground, but did make assurances the facility would comply with current SFA rules.
Last night, club chairman Keith Moorhouse said the proposal is an important step forward for everyone involved with the Highland League side.
Mr Moorhouse said: “We need to focus on the present and the future, not what’s happened in the past.
“Hopefully we can push forward and ensure we have a new home ground as soon as possible.
“The importance of this is clear for everyone.”
Cove currently plays its home matches at the grounds of four other north-east sides, Inverurie Loco, Formartine United, Banks O’Dee, and Keith FC.
A new £30million academy, which will replace Torry and Kincorth schools, has also been planned for the Calder Park site.
Mr Moorhouse continued: “It’s too early to put any formal timetables on the development, the last thing I want to do is falsely raise anyone’s expectations.
“But clearly there’s an urgency on our part to get something in place as soon as possible, and we’ll be doing everything we can to move this process forward.”