Revised plans lodged for “world-class” tennis and golf facility

Revised multi-million-pound plans that involve Judy Murray and Colin Montgomerie could see a “worldclass” tennis and golf facility built on green belt land between Bridge of Allan and Dunblane.

Following some concerns over the original plan, the state-of-theart project for Park of Keir has been redrawn and will now see 19 homes built instead of 100, if passed by Stirling Council.

Dunblane Junior Soccer Club would also be given a new training facility at Park of Keir, with the provision of a new 3G artificial pitch. The club has more than 250 players and 40 coaches.

Alston Birnie, of the Park of Keir Partners, yesterday said the firm had listened to all of the “concerns” raised through the consultation process.

“We wanted to able to respond positively to all the feedback we received, including the long-term protection of the green space between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan,” he said.

Judy Murray called the ambitious plan for the Murray Tennis Museum a “legacy”, after the success of her sons, Andy and Jamie. “I am passionate about the future of tennis and I see this project bringing huge benefits for grassroots sport in Scotland,” she said.

“To have these world-class facilities on our doorstep will provide our youngsters with the opportunity to enjoy tennis and golf and receive the very best in coaching.

“The pay and play facilities will be for affordable and accessible to every family in the local community.”

She added: “For me, this is a very personal project. Our community has two Wimbledon champions who were born and raised here and I know from speaking to hundreds of local people that they share the same pride I have in what Andy and Jamie have achieved.

“I want to ensure that there is a legacy from their success, to help give children from all backgrounds the chance to try tennis and golf and provide easy access to a family-orientated pay and play facility.”

The proposals, lodged yesterday, could create 150 new jobs.