In memory: Family proud as new facility at Dumbarton is renamed ‘Lachie Stewart Memorial Park’

Saturday 1st November 2025

Dumbarton’s new track and field facility at Posties Park has been renamed to honour the memory of Olympian and Commonwealth gold medallist Lachie Stewart.

Alexandria-born Lachie became a national hero after winning the 10,000m gold for Scotland at the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.

He went on to represent Great Britain at the 1972 Munich Olympics and was inducted into the Scottish Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018.

He continued to advocate for the sport after retirement and right up until he passed away in May, aged 81, after a short illness.

Now, after a motion by Councillor David McBride, his legacy will continue inspire new generations of athletes, both locally and nationally, with the new track named in his honour as ‘Lachie Stewart Memorial Park‘.

Members of his family and officials from West Dunbartonshire Council, West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust and Scottish Athletics gathered earlier this week to unveil the sign and mark the milestone.

Councillor McBride, Convener of Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development, said: ‘Lachie Stewart was a proud son of West Dunbartonshire and one of Scotland’s most celebrated athletes.

‘He made a lasting contribution to Scottish athletics, not only through his remarkable achievements in competition, but also through his continued advocacy for the sport following his retirement.

‘Renaming our running facility after him allows us to recognise both his extraordinary sporting accomplishments, and his lifelong connection to our community.’

Lachie’s son Glen Stewart, speaking on behalf of the family, said: ‘We are all delighted that the park has been named after my dad, Lachie, who was so passionate about athletics and keen to inspire the next generation.

‘Thank you to West Dunbartonshire Council for making this happen and to local athletics advocate, Maurice Donohue, for the suggestion which was taken forward.

‘It is a real honour and, alongside his Commonwealth Games victory and his experiences at the Olympics, will provide us with another lasting memory of him.’