Original: On February 25, 2009, Formartine United, Turriff United and Strathspey Thistle were accepted into the league for the following season, with Banks O 'Dee, the most successful and best qualified applicant being the unsuccessful club.
Simplified: On February 25 2009, Formartine United, Turriff United and Strathspey Thistle were accepted into the league for the following season, with Banks O 'Dee being the unsuccessful club.