Scottishfa to invest £8.14m in facilities

The Scottish FA will invest £8.14m in 36 grassroots football and community sport facilities, after securing the additional funding from the DCMS. The 36 projects include several 3G pitches, floodlighting and changing facilities across the country.

The announcement was made as Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy visited East Kilbride United Community Sports Club, which received £310,000 for a new 3G pitch and changing pavilion at Kirktonholme.

Scottish FA President Mike Mulraney said: “This latest funding announcement will enable us to further invest in the infrastructure of our national sport, which I have made my number one priority as President. “It will allow us to reinforce the Power of Football by increasing participation among all ages and abilities, and improving health and wellbeing as a result.”