The running track at Glasgow's Hampden Park, which was used at this year's Commonwealth Games, is to be moved to another venue it has been confirmed.

The track will be lifted and moved to Grangemouth Stadium, Falkirk.

As part of the Games legacy programme, the Falkirk Community Trust (FCT) applied to receive sports equipment and infrastructure following the Games. In addition to receiving the track, the FCT has said it will benefit from £30,000 worth of sporting equipment including javelins, cones, distance markers, hammers and boxing gloves.

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Councillor Adrian Mahoney, Falkirk Council's spokesperson for Culture, Leisure and Tourism, said: "The Games were a massive success for Glasgow and as part of the legacy programme we are really fortunate to be able to benefit from this amazing gesture.

"It means that athletes across the area can train using the best and most modern equipment on a state of the art track to further develop their skills."

Ian Scott, Chairman of Falkirk Community Trust, added: "The lasting legacy of the Games will undoubtedly encourage many new participants to a variety of different sports.

"Grangemouth already is a 'centre of excellence' when it comes to athletics and other sports - this gift will take it to a whole new level."

(JP/MH)