Whitletts Victoria F.C. (New Voluntary Park)
25 minute walk from Newton-on-Ayr station · South West
Whitletts Victoria Football Club, affectionately known as The Vics, is a historic Scottish club based in Ayr. Formed in 1944, they are inaugural members of the West of Scotland Football League and currently compete in the First Division.
The club boasts a rich history, highlighted by a 1950s golden era that saw them play before 20,100 fans in a national semi-final. Visitors will appreciate their resilient spirit, having recently secured their first silverware in 35 years by winning the Strathclyde Cup in 2025.
A visit offers a chance to see the club at their new purpose-built home, New Voluntary Park. Located near Ayr town centre, the stadium represents a modern chapter for the club following their return to the Whitletts area. Visitors can experience a community-focused atmosphere shaped by their local charity and youth coaching initiatives.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Football ground
- Good for
- Football, Local & social history
- Characteristics
- 20th-century, Open-air
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Opening
- Event days only
- Region
- South West
Stations within walking distance
- Newton-on-Ayr station — 25 min walk, 2.0 km
- Ayr station — 37 min walk, 2.9 km
Other places near Newton-on-Ayr
- Ayr United FC (Somerset Park) — 12 min walk from the station
- Ayr Racecourse — 17 min walk from the station
- St Margaret's Cathedral — 17 min walk from the station
- Auld Kirk of Ayr — 19 min walk from the station
- Wallace Tower — 19 min walk from the station
- Gaiety Theatre — 20 min walk from the station