Quality facilities

Support and encourage improvements in the quality, sustainability, affordability and accessibility of Scotland’s sporting facilities.
Work with partners to identify and deliver facility priorities that will make the greatest impact on sport, from community to high performance sport.
Use our statutory planning role to protect and improve facility provision.
Promote and develop opportunities for the sustainable and responsible use of our natural resources for sport.

Priority outcomes sought for Scottish sport

Scotland has a range of sports facilities, both built and natural, that support sporting pathways.
Communities across Scotland have access to quality and affordable facilities that provide opportunities to participate in a range of sports.

Supported our partners to achieve comprehensive and prioritised facility plans.
Supported steps to realise the full potential of school and community facilities and natural resources for sport.
Investment has improved access to quality facilities for community and performance sport.
Playing fields and other sport facilities are protected.
Quality of national centre facilities has improved.

Work proactively with partners to identify facility needs and priorities; support the development of facility plans which consider a full range of options to meet current and future demands, adopting best practice and addressing issues of accessibility, affordability and environmental sustainability.
Provide and promote innovative guidance on facility planning, design and management.
Invest in the refurbishment, replacement and development of sports facilities which meet strategic objectives and priorities.
Apply statutory planning powers to protect and improve sports facilities.
Promote responsible use of natural resources for sport in partnership with other agencies.
Develop, provide and maintain quality facilities at sportscotland national centres.