Buckie Thistle were drawn at home to Rothes in the first round of the SFA challenge cup (North) , the draw took place at the highland leagues annual dinner in nairn,the date for this tie, which will be the jags  first home match of the season is 9th August 2008.

 The jags face a tough tie, especially after Rothes knocked buckie out of the highland league cup 3-2  just a few months ago, in a game also played at victoria park.The winners of this match will be away in the second round to the winners of Lossiemouth/Brora Rangers/Keith fixture,the full draw was...

 PRELIMINARY ROUND(Date still to be arranged)

 Lossiemouth v Brora Rangers

 FIRST ROUND(9th August 2008)

 Nairn County v Cove Rangers

 Fort William v Shetland fa

 Forres Mechanics v Deveronvale

 Huntly v Inverurie Loco Works

 Golspie sutherland v Clachnacuddin

 Fraserburgh v Wick Academy

 Lossiemouth/ Brora rangers v Keith

 BUCKIE THISTLE V ROTHES