Edinburgh Monarchs set for Armadale Stadium exit following sale of site

The Edinburgh Monarchs are set to end their 26-year spell at Armadale Stadium following the sale of the site.

The chequered flag will fly for the final time at the end of the 2022 season and leaves the club’s future uncertain - although remaining within West Lothian is still a possibility.

In a statement this morning, the club confirmed that they have been formally served with a notice to vacate the stadium but admitted they were ‘understanding’ of the decision made by the landlords.

The statement read: “Following 26 wonderful seasons, speedway racing will cease at Armadale Stadium at the end of the 2022 season.

“The West Lothian venue, which has hosted the most successful era of the Monarchs, will close later this year as notice has been formally served that the Club must vacate the stadium.

“The current stadium owners are ending their tenure as landlords and intend to sell the site this year. They have been supportive landlords and the Club is understanding of their change of circumstances.

“Armadale Stadium may not have been the plushest of homes for the Monarchs but the Club has enjoyed much success and many terrific times both on and off track at the stadium.”

Monarchs chairman Alex Harkess said: “Armadale Stadium has been a happy place for the Club over what has been very many years. We are thankful to have had it as our home and will be sad to see it go, but we must now look to the future and that is exciting.

“There is life beyond Armadale Stadium for the Monarchs.

“For the remainder of this season, the team has a job to do. It is still early days and a place in the Play Offs is very achievable. With the continued excellent support of our fans, we can get there.”

The club are working hard to secure the future of