UK Government John Lamont minister opens Symington Tinto's new artificial football pitch in Clydesdale

The UK Government minister for Scotland, John Lamont, visited Symington Tinto FC this week where he officially opened their new artificial pitch which was funded by the UK Government in collaboration with the Scottish FA.

In partnership with the UK Government, Scotland’s football clubs, local authorities, leisure trusts and key stakeholders, the Scottish FA identified key football facilities across the Association’s six regions where there is an evidence-based need for investment that will maintain, sustain and attain facilities identified as critical in facilitating participation at local grassroots level.

Mr Lamont said: “It was a great privilege to officially open the fantastic new artificial pitch at Symington Tinto FC.

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“Clubs like this are so important to their local communities, this is especially true at Symington Tinto FC, which has so many young people turning up every week to use their facilities.

“Clubs like this bring people together from all walks of life and help create the sporting stars of tomorrow.

“The magnificent achievements of Scotland’s men’s and women’s football teams are in no small part down to the dedication of those at grassroots level and providing high-quality facilities the length and breadth of Scotland that are accessible to all is