Queen's Park Running Track – Refurbishment Closure
Please note that Queen's Park Athletics Stadium is currently closed to allow for essential refurbishment works to the running track. The works began on Monday 1st June 2026.
Once the old track surface was removed, further investigation found significant defects in the asphalt base and perimeter kerbing beneath it — more extensive than originally expected.
Additional remedial work has therefore been agreed to make sure the refurbished track performs well and lasts long-term. This extra work is now underway.
As a result, the original 12-week timescale no longer applies. We're currently waiting on a revised programme from the contractor, so we can't yet confirm how long the delay will be or give a new completion date. As with all track resurfacing projects, laying the final surface also depends on suitable weather conditions.
We know that delays can be disappointing, and we're working closely with the contractor to keep any further delays to a minimum. This is a significant investment in the facility, and everyone involved is working to complete it as soon as possible.
We'll update this page as soon as we have more information.
From Inverness city centre, walk along the River Ness via Ness Walk / Bught Road. Turn right onto Bught Drive. Turn left towards Bught Lane, you will see the centre on your right. (approx. 25 mins).
From Inverness city centre, cycle along the River Ness via Ness Walk / Bught Road. Turn right onto Bught Drive. Turn left towards Bught Lane, you will see the centre on your right. (approx. 10 mins). There are cycle racks at the entrance.
The closest bus stop is at Cemetery Gates on Glenurquhart Road and is served by buses 2, 2A, 17 and 112, 307 and 313.
From the A9 south, slight left onto Sir Walter Scott Drive. At Inshes Roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Sir Walter Scott Dr./A8082. Continue through the next 5 roundabouts taking the A8082 exit each time. At Tomnahurich Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Glenurquhart Rd/A82. Turn right onto Bught Dr. Turn right onto Bught Lane. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit.From the A9 North, at the Longman Roundabout take 3rd exit onto Longman Road. Continue on the A82 through the next two roundabouts. At the Shore Street roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on A82. Turn right onto Glenurquhart Rd/A82. Turn left onto Bught Dr. Turn right onto Bught Lane. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit. There is parking including accessible spaces onsite.
Inverness Leisure has a large car park providing 130 car park spaces and 8 disabled parking bays. There is also a turning circle, which provide 'drop off' capabilities. Additional overflow parking is available next to the astro turf at the Highland Archive Centre and at the Bught Park Pavilion pitches.
Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- British Sign Language
- Changing places
- Drop off point
- Guide dogs welcome
- Hearing loop
- Level access from entrance to reception
- Ramp to main entrance
- Suitable for visitors with limited mobility
- Wet room or level entry shower
- Wheelchair access throughout
