MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE


Musselburgh Racecourse used to be called Edinburgh racecourse. They host both flat and jumps racing all year, and even have a couple of harness meetings in July.

musselburgh racecourse

Key Characteristics

Musselburgh is a right handed racecourse of ten furlongs, with a straight five furlong course. It is a relatively flat racecourse but the turns are very sharp and therefore the round course does not suit big galloping horses. Musselburgh also suits horses who like to race handy.

Course map


musselburgh racecourse

Interesting Facts about Musselburgh Racecourse

  • Musselburgh Racecourse opened in 1816.
  • It is one of Scotland’s oldest racecourses.
  • The course is located in East Lothian, a short distance from Edinburgh.
  • Musselburgh stages both Flat and National Hunt racing.
  • The track is right-handed and approximately a mile and a quarter in circumference.
  • The course is compact, with relatively sharp bends.
  • The Queen’s Cup is one of Musselburgh’s notable Flat races.
  • The Scottish Sprint Cup is another major fixture at the course.
  • The racecourse has historically been linked with the nearby Musselburgh Links.
  • Its location makes it the closest racecourse to central Edinburgh.
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