Council reviews plans for £53m sports stadium

Edinburgh City Council is reviewing the proposed design plans for a new £53m sports stadium in the Sighthill area of the city.

The facility – to replace the dilapidated Meadowbank Stadium – will comprise two separate athletics and rugby arenas.

The initial proposals have been criticised for placing a running track between the stands and the rugby pitch, as such a design could compromise the atmosphere and viewpoint.

Other possibilities, including the cost impact and construction timetable, will now be discussed to see how best to move forward.