News

Sarah Montgomery appointed new Commercial Manager - Tuesday 10th June 2008

Musselburgh Racecourse has appointed Sarah Montgomery as Commercial Manager.

 Sarah has held the same position at Hamilton Park race course since 2004 and takes over at the East Lothian dual purpose track from Claire Sheppard who was recently appointed Chief Executive at Plumpton Racecourse.

Ladies Day Sells Out Again! - Tuesday 13th May 2008

Musselburgh Racecourse’s Ladies Day has put the Sold Out signs up for the second year in a row.

Staff at the East Lothian course are still being inundated with booking inquiries but there are no tickets available for the Saturday 7 June race meeting.

Ladies Day 2008 - Wednesday 7th May 2008

Musselburgh Racecourse is moving swiftly to another Ladies Day record sell out.

Caterers Saddle Up for New Challenge - Thursday 10th April 2008

Musselburgh Racecourse Caterers Saddle Up For New Challenges

The race to win lucrative catering and bar contracts at Musselburgh Racecourse has ended in a three way photo-finish.

Musselburgh Racecourse shortlisted for top marketing award - Thursday 10th April 2008

Musselburgh Racecourse has been short listed in the prestigious Marketing Excellence Awards Scotland organised by the Marketing Society.

The East Lothian course has been nominated in the Event Excellence category for its promotional work on the annual Ladies Day event.

Easter Sunday Family Funday - Wednesday 5th March 2008

Musselburgh Racecourse are rolling out a fun filled Easter Sunday family programme at Scotland’s first flat meeting of the season

The totesport Easter Sunday Family Race Day on March 23 had developed in to East Lothian’s largest Easter event with many families attracted by the free entertainment and free entry for children aged under 16.

Anderson Strathern celebrate 20 years sponsorship at Musselburgh - Wednesday 6th February 2008

A leading legal firm celebrate 20 years of sponsorship at Musselburgh Racecourse by supporting the East Lothian track’s last jumps meeting of the season on Wednesday. (13 Feb)

Musselburgh Racecourse Welcomes Queen Margaret University - Tuesday 2nd October 2007

Musselburgh Racecourse is throwing open its doors to 5000 new residents of the Honest Toun at its next meeting on Friday. (Oct 5)

As a welcome present to students at the newly opened £100 million Queen Margaret University campus in Musselburgh, the racecourse is offering free entry to all QMU students.

The First Advance Sell Out of Ladies Day - Tuesday 5th June 2007

Musselburgh Puts ‘Sold Out’ Signs Up For GNER Ladies Day

Musselburgh Racecourse has become the first Scottish course to record a sell out in advance of a race meeting.

Scottish Trainer on Track for GNER launch - Monday 21st May 2007

Leading racehorse trainer Linda Perratt has a track record for producing stylish winners and she maintained her winning ways yesterday when she unveiled GNER’s ‘Off to the Races’ train at Edinburgh’s Waverley Station.

The specially decorated engine celebrates GNER’s Go Racing campaign, which sponsors major race meetings at Musselburgh, Newcastle, Doncaster and York.

Redcar's loss is Musselburgh's Gain - Thursday 3rd May 2007

Musselburgh Racecourse have been handed a bonus meeting after Redcar declared ongoing ground work on its track meant it could not stage meetings in May.

The East Lothian course is rewarding punters who come along to the meeting on Monday 14 May by slashing the admission price to £10 (£5 concessions).

Number 15 is just the ticket! - Thursday 3rd May 2007

Musselburgh Racecourse is hoping a new marketing initiative will drive more punters to the East Lothian track.

The racecourse has launched a bus advertising campaign which will be promoted on the side of Lothian Transport’s number 15 service.

5 Stars for Musselburgh - Monday 15th January 2007

Musselburgh Racecourse has joined the elite of Scotland’s tourist attractions with the award of a five star rating by VisitScotland.

The East Lothian course received the highest possible Visitor Attraction rating following a recent inspection by VisitScotland who awarded an overall rating of 88 per cent out of a possible 360 points.

Racing Post review of Musselburgh Racecourse - Sunday 1st October 2006

Musselburgh Racecourse has received a welcome boost on the eve of Pommery Ladies Day (sat 10th) after coming through a tough examination with flying colours.

Racing industry newspaper, the Racing Post, has voted the East Lothian track one of the finest in the country after a visit from one of its inspectors.

Queen of Style Grand Final 2006 - Tuesday 22nd August 2006

And she’s off – Musselburgh racegoer Nicola Millar stormed home in the Queen of Style final at the course’s inaugural Pommery Ladies Night.

A brand new Suzuki Swift super mini awaited Nicola as her prize for the best dressed female during the East Lothian course’s fashion season.

Musselburgh Racecourse wins Thistle Award - Sunday 2nd April 2006

MUSSELBURGH Racecourse was first past the post when it won a Thistle Award at the Scottish tourism ‘Oscars’.

The East Lothian track picked up the prestigious award for its marketing campaign which has established their annual Ladies Day meeting as one of the most popular social events of the year.