Watch : Aberdeen FC Women confident ahead of top flight return
Dons face Sunday showdown with Celtic
The waiting's almost over. After Aberdeen reclaimed their place in SWPL 1 with back to back promotions, the season gets underway this weekend against last year's runners-up Celtic.
It's a big step up for Emma Hunter and new co-manager Gavin Beith, but the Dons gave a good account of themselves in a recent cup tie with Rangers.
Can they get their campaign off to a flying start ? Confidence is high in the Reds' camp where they're also looking to boost the numbers of girls taking up football throughout city and shire.