LTA commits £5m to Murray ‘legacy’ tennis centre near Dunblane

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has committed £5m of funding for a planned tennis centre near Dunblane that will mark the achievements of the Murray brothers.

The project, which is led by Judy Murray, aims to build a multi-sport community centre at Park of Keir with a focus on racquet sports as well as recognition of “the many achievements of the Murray family and their contribution to tennis in Scotland and Britain”.

The centre, which has still to receive planning approval, will have outdoor tennis and padel courts, indoor tennis and pickleball courts, a multisport hall, multi-use games area, gym, and cafe.

Organisers hope that the complex centre can become a flagship tennis venue in Scotland, and serve as a base for competition and player training alongside Judy Murray’s programme to encourage greater participation in sport and build a workforce of community coaches.

LTA chief executive Scott Lloyd said: “Judy and her family have made an enormous contribution to tennis in Scotland and across Britain. We’re proud to be supporting this project which will deliver both a tennis centre of national significance for Scotland, but also an important community facility for the people of Scotland.

“As Andy reaches the final stages of his playing career there are many ways in which British tennis will recognise his achievements and that of his family, but we believe this project will deliver a landmark facility for Dunblane and Scotland that will benefit, as part of Andy’s legacy, generations to come.”

Judy Murray welcomed the investment and hopes that it is followed by financial backing from others to help grow the sport.

“I’m delighted that the LTA has committed £5m of funding and support to the centre at Dunblane,” she said. “This is a huge investment in Scottish tennis and community sport.

“I’ve been working closely with Scott Lloyd and the LTA over several years to bring the plans to fruition and we will continue to work in partnership to deliver a legacy for Scotland.

“We’re now hopeful that our other partners will commit their support to this important and exciting project, and to invest in other community tennis facilities across the UK.”