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Monarchs' bid to construct West Lothian Community Stadium is now on hold.
Following the disappointing failed bid to secure the necessary land, plans for the new stadium have been put on hold.
You can read more on the news here.
The information below will remain available whilst the Club searches for new land.
If you are able to assist with the search for land, the Club would love to hear from you. Please email us here or call 01506 333 548
West Lothian Community Stadium will deliver new opportunities for the local community and beyond.
The stadium will secure the future of Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway within West Lothian, retaining high quality professional speedway racing in the area.
This will be complimented by a range of community orientated activities, including Monarchs Speedway Academy training local youngsters to become speedway riders while also reducing anti-social behaviour involving motorcycles on local streets.
Nestled into a perfect site within West Lothian, the stadium will create opportunities for local people to develop new skills and establish a career for themselves through one of the programmes that will be on offer as the stadium becomes a regular hub of community activity.
Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway is east central Scotland's very own motorcycle speedway team competing in the British Speedway Championship against teams from across Great Britain.
The Monarchs were formed in 1948 at Old Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh and operated successfully here until redevelopment for the Commonwealth Games took over the site. Powderhall Stadium was the next major home for the Club until this gave way to housing development, leading the Club to its current venue at Armadale Stadium in West Lothian.
The Armadale era has brought much success with five league titles secured since 2003, three Knock Out Cup victories and three League Cup triumphs. However, after 26 years the Monarchs will leave Armadale Stadium at the conclusion of the 2022 season.
Monarchs very own new home at West Lothian Community Stadium will finally provide Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway with the long-term security, allowing the Club to deliver excellence both on and off the track.
Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway will deliver a world class stadium in the heart of West Lothian securing the long-term future of the Club.
West Lothian Community Stadium will feature a 260 metre speedway track constructed to FIM (world governing body) standards capable of hosting the highest standard of speedway racing.
1,500 spectators will be seated under cover with easy access to all facilities, including high quality food and drink provision, while enjoying a fantastic uninterrupted view of the on-track action.
VIP hospitality lounges will offer an enhanced experience, creating a platform for the Club to connect with the local business community. Fans will also be able to enjoy an immersive matchday experience boosted by a large LED video screen.
State-of-the-art LED floodlights will illuminate the perfectly shaped track which has been specifically designed to meet the needs of modern speedway with excellent width and banking to encourage breathtaking racing.
Perfectly located within the heart of West Lothian, the stadium will be ideally situated to deliver benefits to those throughout the area.
Following an extensive search throughout the local area, the ideal location for West Lothian Community Stadium has been identified at Dunlop Court in Deans Industrial Estate on the western edge of Livingston.
The stadium is easily accessible by car being just a five minute drive from junction 3A of the M8 and just a stone's throw from both Bathgate and Livingston, with plentiful car parking available.
Public transport options are close at hand, with the nearest bus stop just a 12 minute walk away giving access to services X24, X25 and X28 with service 280 a few minutes further away. Livingston North train station can be reached by a 30 minute walk or 10 minute cycle, offering train services throughout the central belt.
The project to deliver West Lothian Community Stadium is well in the works with the current timeline set to see the stadium open in time for the 2023 speedway season in spring 2023.
Procurement of the site is ongoing and is estimated to conclude within the next few months. The application for planning permission is currently being prepared to allow work to begin on site as soon as possible.
Work is estimated to being in mid Autumn 2022, allowing groundworks to be carried out before the worst of the winter weather sets in. This timeline allows for a six month build period with time allowed for a hard Scottish winter.
Monarchs supporters can look forward to seeing the team take to track for the first time at West Lothian Community Stadium in spring 2023.
Early Autumn 2022
Site secured and Planning Permission granted.
Mid Autumn 2022
Work begins to construct West Lothian Community Stadium.
Mid Spring 2023
Stadium construction nears completion.
Late Spring 2023
Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway commence 2023 speedway season at West Lothian Community Stadium.
The project to deliver a long-term, secure future for Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway has been in the works for many years and has developed across many areas.
The Club will take a phased approach to the development of West Lothian Community Stadium dependent on the availability of funding to deliver each aspect of the plan, starting with the most critical elements to enable the Monarchs to begin the 2023 speedway season at the stadium.
Initial funding has been sourced to enable the project to get underway but further funding is sought to advance through the phases of the development more quickly in order to realise the full potential of the new stadium.
A range of funding options are available so that supporters, businesses and investors can all share in the enjoyment of delivering West Lothian Community Stadium while anyone with relevant experience to support the construction of the stadium is encouraged to contact the Club.
West Lothian Community Stadium will create a platform to deliver benefits to the local community through forming new community groups and providing a new base for currently established groups.
Following the same phased approach as the development of the stadium, the following programmes will be delivered through collaboration with our partners with opportunities for further expansion in future:
Sporting Memories
Using sporting memoires and physical activity to tackle dementia, depression and loneliness in the overs 50s through regular group meetings to reminisce about sport and participate in light activity.
Monarchs Speedway Academy
Offering local youngsters the opportunity to try speedway and develop all the way to become a professional speedway rider. Monarchs Speedway Academy provides fully qualified coaching, and equipment. The Academy can be used as a tool to tackle anti-social behaviour involving motorcycles.
Monarchs Community Initiative
Inviting local community groups to enjoy a free evening of speedway action, including an introduction to the sport and a stadium tour.
Speedway Museum
Establishing a Speedway Museum where the local community can learn and interact with the history of both the Monarchs and Speedway as a whole, as well as building this into an attraction for tourists from near and far to enjoy.
Rural Urban Training Scheme
Supporting young people to develop skills for work and life through employability support and practical, vocational training using the themes of motorcycles, bicycles and fitness.
These hands-on activities can re-engage those who may have fallen out of traditional education by offering them an appealing outlet to learn.
Monarchs Innovation Centre
Monarchs Innovation Centre will help local young people develop skills in science, technology, engineering and maths. Using speedway as a theme in these areas will attract youngsters to progress their skills in a fun and engaging manner while boosting their employability and furthering their development.
Debentures are a fantastic way for supporters to get involved and play a vital part in the development of West Lothian Community Stadium.
Debenture holders will enjoy a range of fantastic benefits and have permanent recognition of their support within West Lothian Community Stadium. Four packages are available which all include varying lengths of admission and a host of increasing benefits.
Find out more and select the Debenture package that is right for you:
Interested in any of our debentures? We would love to hear from you!
For a personalised introduction to our packages, please get in touch by email.
Crowdfunding is an excellent way to join the fundraising effort to help construct West Lothian Community Stadium with a range of options to suit everyone.
Every contribution will be massively important in securing the future of Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway through establishing the new stadium.
There are four fantastic packages available, with each offering recognition of your support within the new stadium so generations to come will see your backing of the stadium.
Check out the Crowdfunding options and select the package that is right for you:
Make a vital contribution to securing our new grandstand!
Illuminate the stadium by helping to buy a floodlight!
Fill our grandstand with blue and gold seats by helping to buy a seat!
Fill our grandstand with blue and gold seats by helping to buy a seat!
Interested in any of our crowdfunding options?
Each of the options will be available to take up online soon. If you'd like any further details in the mean time, just drop us an email.
The exciting development of West Lothian Community Stadium will move quickly in the coming months. You can keep up to date with all of the latest news on the official Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway website and across Monarchs social media platforms.
There are opportunities for fans and businesses to support the new stadium both financially and with other means of assistance. If you can help then the Club would love to hear from you.
Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway are thrilled to deliver a world class speedway facility with the West Lothian Community Stadium, securing the long term future of the Club. The new stadium offers an enhanced opportunity for the Monarchs to engage with the local community, growing the presence of the Club and creating real benefit for local people.
If you would like any further information about West Lothian Community Stadium, please email or call us using the details below.
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