The club are based in Pitmedden, a small rural village in Aberdeenshire which lies fourteen miles north of Aberdeen.

The club were admitted to a newly expanded Highland League in 2009.

[1] In 2013 the club won the much-coveted Aberdeenshire Cup, their first success at senior level.

They hold the record for the most goals scored in a Highland League season with 137 in 2015–16.

Formartine United plays its home games at North Lodge Park, Pitmedden.