Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional team based in Dumfries, competing in Scottish League One, the third tier of the SPFL. The club plays at Palmerston Park, a well-regarded ground with a synthetic pitch. Founded in 1919, the team is nicknamed "The Doonhamers" and wears blue and white. The unique name is taken from the poetic description of Dumfries in the novel "Guy Mannering" by Sir Walter Scott. The club's peak era came in the 2000s, which included a famous run to the 2008 Scottish Cup Final, where they lost to Rangers, and a UEFA Cup campaign. They also achieved a highest-ever league finish of fourth in the Scottish First Division in 2006. Recently, Queen of the South has been navigating life in League One after relegation, aiming for an immediate return to the Championship. The squad is in a transitional phase, blending youth with seasoned professionals. The club enjoys strong local support and is a central institution in Dumfries and Galloway. Queen of the South is a club with a rich history and a memorable cup final appearance, now focused on climbing back up the leagues.