As debate over the legacy of the 2012 Games intensifies, and with the focus in Scotland shifting towards the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in two years, local authorities told SecEd they had no plans to sell-off school playing fields or other sporting facilities despite financial pressures.
Several intend to step up their investment over the next few years, some, including Edinburgh, by proposing sharing of facilities with the wider community, others by involving other agencies to oversee provision.
A successful showing by Team GB at the Olympics was mirrored by Scottish athletes, with Sir Chris Hoy and Andrew Murray contributing to a total of seven gold medals. A further four silvers and two bronzes made it the biggest ever haul for Scotland.
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