Work starts to prepare Barry Buddon for Commonwealth Games action

The starting gun has been fired for construction work at the Tayside venue for shooting events at next year’s Commonwealth Games.

Barry Buddon, by Carnoustie, will host all elements of the shooting competition at the games.

Work has started to transform the 2,600 acre Ministry of Defence (MoD) range from an infantry training area into a sporting venue.

The work is being carried out in conjunction with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee.

Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg said: “We are pleased to have concluded negotiations for the use of Barry Buddon and are grateful to the Ministry of Defence for their support of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

“Barry Buddon will be a world-class venue for the shooting competition at the games and represents an opportunity for those outside of Glasgow to be part of the celebrations.”