# Stephen King Donates to Buckie Thistle

> Stephen King's donation helps Highland League club Buckie Thistle survive financial crisis.
- Title: Stephen King Donates to Buckie Thistle · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Stephen King's donation helps Highland League club Buckie Thistle survive financial crisis. Stephen King donated funds to Buckie Thistle to support their…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cw804037yy9eo
- Published: 2026-10-01T14:21:25.06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stephen king, buckie thistle, highland league, financial crisis, scottish cup, celtic, sports
## Stephen King's donation
Stephen King donated funds to Buckie Thistle to help with their financial crisis after featuring the club in his book If It Bleeds.

> it is fantastic. we reached out and we are just really grateful for stephen to take the time to donate something
## Book connection
The pair connected six years ago when King included Buckie Thistle in his book If It Bleeds, donating two copies to the club.
## Financial struggle
Buckie Thistle faces monthly costs of £20,000 after their president stepped down for health reasons.
## Recent donations
The club received £55,000 in donations within five or six weeks to address their financial challenges.
## King's response
King wrote in his email that the donation should inspire others to contribute to the club's financial stability.

> hopefully this donation inspires others to get involved and put their hands in their pockets as well
## Key takeaway

Stephen King donated funds to Buckie Thistle to support their financial stability after his book featured the club.