Stadium rethink after protests
DESIGNS for a 53 million sports stadium are to be sent back to the drawing board following protests it would make a poor venue for rugby matches.
Architects are to look at the possibility of creating separate, back-to-back athletics and rugby arenas at the proposed Sighthill complex.
The move comes after former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings led an outcry over the designs for the arena to replace the ageing Meadowbank Stadium.
It is hoped the new stadium will provide a home for Edinburgh’s professional rugby team, as well as hosting athletics tournaments.
But the initial designs included a running track between the fans and the rugby pitch, which critics said would destroy any atmosphere and leave spectators with a poor view of the action.
As well as looking into separate arenas, the review ordered by council leaders will also consider an idea which could allow the two sports to share the same stadium more happily.
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