Training track for top Scots athletes faces major delay

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:36 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Training track for top Scots athletes faces major delay
Summary

The revamp of the running track at Queens Park in Inverness, crucial for athletes like Megan Keith, is facing significant delays. Originally scheduled for completion next month, the Highland Council announced that new defects in the track’s base layer may prevent the new surface from being laid this year. The track has been closed since early June for a £650,000 upgrade. Inverness Harriers, the local athletics club, has expressed concerns over the impact on training and competition plans for the upcoming season, as they seek temporary solutions while the facility remains unusable.

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  • Queens Park's track has been in use since the 1980s.
  • Megan Keith prepared for competitions at this venue.
  • The facility was expected to reopen next month.
  • The Revamp's completion may extend into 2027.
  • Inverness Harriers are operating from a temporary venue.
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  • 9:36 AMYahoo SportsDelay to revamp of track used for training top Scots athletes
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Highland Council says work on a new surface at Inverness's Queens Park may not be completed this year.

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