The Scottish government has released the second round of grants from its Active Places Fund - a legacy project aiming to get people more active using next year's Commonwealth Games as an inspiration.

A total of 40 projects across Scotland will share £2m worth of funding – the second allocation of grants from a total of £10m earmarked for the programme.

Projects to benefit from the funding include Bill McLaren Park in Hawick, which has been granted £77,000 to help build three all-weather tennis courts in the town.

Other projects to benefit from the funding include Arbroath Skate Park, Cycle Speedway at Queen Anne High School in Dunfermline, a play park climbing wall in Buchlyvie and a Trim Trail with play equipment at Elphinstone Primary School in East Lothian.

First minister Alex Salmond said the Commonwealth Games, being held in Glasgow in July and August next year, provides an "exceptional opportunity" to make Scotland healthier.

"Glasgow 2014 will be the largest sporting and cultural event Scotland has ever hosted," he said.

"Across Scotland local communities will benefit from the Active Places Fund giving people of all ages the opportunity to be part of the excitement created through the Games."

For more information on the Active Places Fund, click here.