LTA Pledges £5m for Murray's Park of Keir Sports Centre

The Lawn Tennis Association has pledged one dollar 5 million for the Park of Keir sports centre near Dunblane, led by Judy Murray. This project features various sports facilities and aims to honor the Murray family's tennis legacy. The funding awaits local planning approval, and despite support from figures like Billie Jean King, there is local opposition concerning greenbelt land use.

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has committed one dollar 5 million towards the Park of Keir sports centre near Dunblane, led by Judy Murray.

The project includes outdoor and indoor tennis courts, padel courts, and pickleball courts.

It aims to honor the Murray family's contributions to tennis in Scotland and Britain.

Local campaigners oppose the project stating it violates green belt land regulations.

The funding is contingent on local planning approval.

Judy Murray expressed delight with the funding, with notable support also coming from former world number one Billie Jean King.

Green MSP Mark Ruskell is among the project's critics.

The Scottish government approved the project in December 2021 after an appeal, with ministers stating its benefits justify the greenbelt land use.

Stirling Council had initially rejected the plan, which also includes housing and a hotel but was overruled by Scottish ministers.