SportScotland has distributed the first grants from the £10m Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund to 24 community projects across the country.

The grant enables groups to develop and revamp sports and fitness facilities in the lead up to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

A total of £1.2m has been awarded to projects in 15 local authorities.

Projects that received funding include £38,000 for Edinburgh's Leith Links to develop tennis and petanque facilities and Children in Edinburgh, which will receive £87,900 for tennis and cycling in the city.

Minister for the Commonwealth Games and sport Shona Robison said: "This fund allows individuals, young and old, increased access to sport and physical activity, whilst also developing the skills and experience of users, coaches and volunteers."

The closing date for the next round of applications for the fund is 1 July.