Scottish football club launches bid to save 100-year-old pitch

Fortrose and Rosemarkie Union FC have called on the Highland Council not to replace the team's existing grass playing field (Image: Martini)

A FOOTBALL club is fighting to save its 100-year-old grass field from being replaced with a plastic pitch and has urged the local authorities to “reconsider” their proposal.

Fortrose and Rosemarkie Union FC have called on the Highland Council not to replace the team's existing grass playing field with a new artificial pitch.