Moray MP Douglas Ross says he is “absolutely delighted” that the UK Government have awarded funding to Keith Football Club to help them upgrade their floodlights.
The UK Government in conjunction with the Scottish Football Association have awarded £2 million across Scotland to support grassroots facilities.
Keith Football Club were one of the successful applicants and have received £44,892 from the UK Government.
Douglas says this is a “major boost” for the club’s project which is set to cost just short of £75,000 in total.
He added that the funding award showed the UK Government’s “firm commitment” to supporting grassroots support in Moray and that he will continue to work closely with them to secure future funding.
Douglas – who has also refereed at Kynoch Park – also praised the “passion and dedication” from those helping to run the club on a day-to-day basis.
Moray MP Douglas Ross said: “I am absolutely delighted that Keith FC have been successful as part of this latest round of funding awards.
“This is a major boost for their plans to upgrade the floodlights at their ground.
“It shows that the UK Government are firmly committed to supporting grassroots sports in areas like Moray and it is so crucial we continue to encourage more people into sport in our local communities.
“Keith Football Club are at the heart of their community and this funding award is testament to the passion and dedication from those involved in the day-to-day running of the club.
“I know that passion all too well from my days refereeing at Kyndoch Park and I will continue to work closely with the UK Government to hopefully secure more funding for our area in the near future.”