Rising on the eastern edge of town, the Excelsior Stadium, also widely known as the Albert Bartlett Stadium for sponsorship reasons, has been the home of Airdrieonians F.C. since 1998. Built following the club’s reformation, it represents a new chapter in Airdrie’s football story, modern, resilient, and deeply connected to the local community.

With a capacity of just over 10,000, the stadium is one of the larger venues outside Scotland’s top flight. Its clean, modern design offers excellent sightlines and a spacious feel, with three seated stands typically in use on matchdays. The Main Stand houses hospitality areas, media facilities, and club offices, while the opposite stand and end sections create a compact, enclosed setting that helps generate atmosphere when the crowd gets behind the team.

While it may not carry the Victorian-era architecture of Scotland’s older grounds, the Excelsior has developed its own identity over the past two decades. On matchdays, the red and white of Airdrie fills the stands, and the sound from the home support echoes sharply around the bowl. When the Diamonds are in full voice, the stadium feels intimate and intense, particularly for derby fixtures or promotion-chasing encounters.

Situated on Craigneuk Avenue in North Lanarkshire, the stadium is well connected. Drumgelloch railway station lies within easy walking distance, with direct services to Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh. For drivers, the A8 and M8 motorways provide straightforward access, and on-site parking is available around the ground. Its location makes it an easy hop from Glasgow, yet firmly rooted in the proud football town of Airdrie.