Historic Musselburgh Links has been a venue for horseracing since 1816. Originally known as Edinburgh Races, with meetings held on Leith Sands, the move to the attractive 'meadows' setting at Musselburgh has proved a popular and lasting success, with the racecourse establishing itself as one of the most progressive in the UK. Facilities and the quality of racing have greatly improved in recent years and the size of the crowds are continually increasing.

The Links enjoys a traditional right to play golf and hosted the Open on a number of occasions before the turn of the century. Today, there is still a nine hole golf course inside the racecourse itself.

Highlights include the Scottish Sprint Cup on the first Saturday in June, the relaxed atmosphere of the three evening meetings on the Flat during summer, Scottish Racing Day on September 13 2004 and the New Year Powderhall Sprint fixture at Christmas featuring the richest amateur athletics race in the world and Musselburgh's richest jump races.

How to get to Musselborough

By Car:

From the west, take the M8 and the City bypass, and from the east the A1 and A198. From the south, use the A7, A68 and A702.

By Train:

Change at Edinburgh's Waverley station for Wallyford. On racedays, there is a bus to the course. Phone the racecourse for details.

By Bus:

Please contact Lothian Regional Transport for bus timetable details.

By Air:

Edinburgh Airport (30 minutes) is conveniently located on the north side of Edinbugh next to the city bypass. Take the city bypass and follow the signs to Musselburgh.

Disabled Facilities

Disabled parking is available. There are disabled toilets in the Pinkie Bar, Old Weighing Room Bistro Bar and the Queen's Stand. Wheelchair viewing ramps are in both the Club and Grandstand enclosures.There are lifts in both the Queens Stand and the Club Stand.

Children's Facilities

A playbus crèche, bouncy castle, stiltwalkers, clowns, magicians, face-painting and fairground rides entertain kids at week-end, evening and holiday fixtures.

Musselburgh Racecourse
Linkfield Road
Musselburgh
East Lothian
EH21 7RG
Email: musselburghracecourse@eastlothian.gov.uk
Website: www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

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