Andy Murray criticises Scottish government and LTA after his ‘legacy’ tennis centre is scrapped

Judy, who had been the main driving force behind the project over the best part of a decade as part of her mission to increase tennis participation for children in Scotland, is said to be devastated by the news. The tennis mother has long been frustrated by the lack of legacy that her son’s storied career as well as that of his brother, the two-time doubles grand slam champion Jamie, has left in Scotland.

On Monday, Judy’s charity, the Murray Play Foundation, said the Park of Keir project was no longer viable in its current form.

The charity said in a statement that “significant increases in construction, material, energy and labour costs, a lengthy and uncertain planning process, and protracted discussions with governing bodies” were among the factors behind the decision.

The Murray Play Foundation spokesperson said Judy had spent 12 years investing “significant time” on the project and “encountered indifference and opposition for much of that period”. The spokesperson added: “However, she and her team persevered until several factors conspired to leave the project unviable in its current form and we no longer plan to seek a detailed planning consent on the site at Park of Keir.

“The Murray family is proud of what they have contributed to tennis in the UK and remain committed to growing the game and persuading governments, sports governing bodies and others of the significant health, social and economic benefits that flow from sustained investment in sport and physical activity.”

The charity said it would consider other initiatives to provide more people with the opportunity to play sport, fitness and physical activity.