With training well underway, Airdrie travel south on Saturday for the first in a series of pre-season friendlies.

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The Diamonds visit Netherdale, the home of Gala Fairydean Rovers, as first-team coach Kevin McBride sees his new look squad in action for the first time.

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The Lowland League side are a new name in Scottish football - of sorts. The club was formed after an amalgamation between Gala Fairydean and Gala Rovers in 2013, although Rovers had initially used that name over 100 years ago.

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More recently, Fairydean were the visitors to New Broomfield in 2011 when the Diamonds recorded their biggest ever scoreline; an 11-0 Scottish Cup win over the Borderers.

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Admission for Saturday's match is priced at £5 for adults and £2 for concessions, with free entry for children under 5. A match programme will be available for £1.

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Airdrie have also lined up official friendlies against Clyde (Saturday July 2) and Spartans (Tuesday July 5). Both fixtures are away from home.

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A number of bounce games have also been arranged, but these are likely to be played behind closed doors. Any change to this will be announced in due course.