Take a Tartan Turf Tour
Welome to the Tartan Turf Tour website! Contact details for all five Scottish Racecourses are detailed in the table at the bottom of this page.
Click on these links for more information about Fixtures or Special Packages or Accommodation Providers.
To obtain contact details for other racing related organisations, companies and individuals, including trainers, bloodstock agents, etc, use the directory menu on the left-hand-side - you will find lots of helpful links to create your own tour. If you have any enquiries, e-mail us at: info@scottishracing
If you are attending the Cheltenham Festival, why not come and visit us at our trade-stand in Champions' Drive, located below the Parade Ring. If you can't get to the Festival, but would like to order a Free Guide to racing in Scotland, e-mail us by following the Free Guide link.
| Racecourse |
Contact Details |
Description |
Ayr Racecourse
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Ayr Racecourse
Western House
2 Whitletts Road
Ayr
KA8 0JE
Tel. 0870 8505666
www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk info@ayr-racecourse.co.uk |
Scotland's Grade 1 racecourse is undergoing a huge development which will see it emerge as a world-class racing venue. The course is home to the Scottish Grand National and the Ayr Gold Cup
The Western House Hotel, situated on the course is a great venue for all occasions. |
Hamilton Park
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Racecourse Office
Bothwell Road
Hamilton
ML3 0DW
Tel. 01698 283806
www.hamilton-park.co.uk enquiries@hamilton-park.co.uk |
The only dedicated Flat racing track in Scotland, Hamilton Park is best known for its evening racemeetings. This year, the track welcomes a new charity - on Cash For Kids Night, to be staged annually in June.
A switch back course, similar to Goodwood in shape, the course has a stiff up-hill finish which makes for exciting finishes., |
Kelso
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Kelso Races
18 - 20 Glendale Rd
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6DW
Tel. 01668 280800
www.kelso-races.co.uk info@kelso-races.co.uk |
Situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders, Kelso is known as "Britain's Friendliest Racecourse". The log fires in the Grandstand are a homely touch and add to the relaxed atmosphere of the course.
The track stages jump racing throughout the winter months from October until May.
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Musselburgh
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Racecourse Office
Linkfield Road
Musselburgh
East Lothian
EH21 7RG
Tel. 0131 6652859
www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk info@musselburghracecourse.co.uk |
As one of Scotland's two dual-purpose racecourses, Musselburgh stages racing all year round - on the Flat in the summer and over jumps in the winter.
The jumps season boasts a valuable day of Cheltenham trials on Sunday 3rd February
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Perth
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Perth Racecourse
Scone Palace Park
Perth
PH2 6BB
Tel. 01738 551597
www.perth-races.co.uk sam@perth-races.co.uk |
Set within the grounds of Scone Palace, Perth racecourse was recently described by Racing Post journalist, David Ashforth, as "a little slice of heaven".
The racing is over jumps and the fun kicks off each year with the acclaimed three day Perth Festival in April, rolling on throughout the summer. Other highlights include the Perth Gold Cup in June and the Gig at the Races in August.
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