Plans for Sir Andy Murray 'legacy' sports centre in Dunblane axed after years-long battle

Andy Murray 'legacy' tennis centre plans in Dunblane scrapped after complaints

Andy Murray retired after the Paris 2024 Olympics (Picture: Getty) Plans to build a tennis centre in Andy Murray’s hometown of Dunblane have been scrapped after rising costs and local complaints. The £20 million project, which has been spearheaded by his mother Judy, had hoped to provide a multi-sport facility to honour the legacy of both Andy and Jamie Murray. Drawn-up plans had planned to use a site at Park of Keir, with the development set t…

Andy Murray inspired £20m project scrapped with 'deep regret and sorrow'

A legacy project inspired by Andy Murray has been cancelled due to costs and planning difficulties.

Controversial plan to build Andy Murray 'legacy' tennis centre is scrapped

Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell, who gave evidence at a public inquiry involving the project in 2016, has welcomed the announcement and said the plan was "never going to end well".

Andy Murray centre near Dunblane shelved with 'deep regret and sorrow'

“It is with deep regret and sorrow that we bring this project to an end, and with it a unique opportunity for a sporting legacy from the careers…

Plans for an Andy Murray 'legacy' centre in Dunblane are scrapped

The proposed £20m facility at Park of Keir would have included tennis, padel and pickleball courts.

Plans for Sir Andy Murray 'legacy' sports centre in Dunblane axed after years-long battle

Charity points to increased costs and ‘lengthy’ planning process