Construction for new Dumfries indoor tennis centre on track
It should open up later this year, but a date is still to be confirmed.
Last updated 26th Jun 2025
A new indoor tennis centre in Dumfries has reached an important milestone.
The Transforming Scottish Indoor Tennis (TSIT) project at the King George V sports complex is on target for opening up later this year as construction reaches the halfway point.
The work began back in February with local construction company Ashleigh leading the build, and a date for opening up the three-court centre is still to be confirmed.
This new facility, which is the third of its kind in Scotland, will provide year-round access and will be “inclusive, accessible, and affordable” for the tennis community.
Preparations for the opening are “progressing beyond the construction work”, as local coaches are already coaching qualifications with Tennis Scotland.
This means coaches will be able to deliver a range of sessions every week at the new facility.
Almost £1.7 million of funding from the Transforming Scottish Indoor Tennis fund, operated by the LTA, LTA Tennis Foundation, sportscotland and Tennis Scotland, will help make these plans a reality.
The total amount includes £211,347 to the council, which has also provided nearly half a million pounds, with the total cost of the project set to be £2.36 million.
Increased costs in the construction industry saw a rise to the amount put aside for this project, but organisations involved are scraping together additional funding to ensure it still goes ahead.
Holywood Trust, a local charity that helps the region’s young people, are contributing £200,000.
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Committee Chair, Cllr Maureen Johnstone, said:
“I am delighted to see the progress of the new tennis centre and look forward to it being completed. It will be a major community asset for us and will provide much-needed indoor facilities for tennis players in the region and beyond.”
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Committee Vice Chair, Cllr Lynne Davis, commented:
“This is an excellent example of partnership working, and to see the project advancing well is very pleasing. Our council is committed to providing excellent, modern facilities and improving our leisure and culture offer, and the new tennis centre will be a big part of this offer.”
Chief Executive of sportscotland, Forbes Dunlop, said:
“It’s exciting to see the progress being made on the tennis centre in Dumfries. When it’s opened, the centre will be hugely significant for local tennis and the communities in Dumfries and Galloway.
“Coming soon after indoor tennis facilities in Edinburgh and Elgin have opened, the commitment of everyone involved in the TSIT fund to improving year-round access to tennis is clear.
“During what are very challenging times financially, I must commend the commitment of our partners to delivering this project, and I look forward to seeing the impact it will have.”
Scott Lloyd, CEO of the LTA, said:
“I’m delighted we have reached a significant milestone in the construction of the new centre. This outstanding facility will serve as a vibrant hub for the Dumfries and Galloway community, providing a welcoming space for players of all levels throughout the year.
“This project embodies LTA’s vision of ‘tennis opened up’—ensuring that tennis is truly a sport for everyone.
“I look forward to the official opening and continuing to collaborate closely with all our partners to deliver exciting opportunities for tennis in local areas across Scotland.’’
Blane Dodds, Chief Executive of Tennis Scotland, said:
“This is a significant moment as we aim to continue making tennis accessible to everyone right across Scotland by providing year-round indoor facilities. The new indoor centre in Dumfries & Galloway is taking shape, and we’re all looking forward to seeing players get on the courts soon.
“This will be the third new indoor centre delivered in less than two years, with a host of other facilities, including 160 revamped public courts, also opened or upgraded in that time, which has been a period of unprecedented growth for tennis in Scotland.
“Participation is up, we have a growing competitions calendar, and many Scottish players are performing well on the world stage. It’s a great time to be involved in Scottish tennis, and we thank our partners for their continued support and investment.”