Exemplary Horse Racing Since 1816

Musselburgh Racecourse is firmly established as one of the UK’s most stylish racecourses, offering award-winning facilities in a 5-star visitor attraction located only 6 miles from Edinburgh with excellent transport links and free parking. There’s something for everyone with racing hosted throughout the year from Ladies Day to Family Racedays. We’re proud to be the home of the world-famous Corgi Derby. Come racing!

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Experience the seasonal highlights

The Edinburgh Cup Raceday

Saturday 6 June 2026

Ladies Day

Friday 7 August 2026

Oktoberfest Raceday featuring the Musselburgh Gold Cup

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New Year’s Day Raceday

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Scottish Cheltenham Trials Weekend

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The Scottish Sprint Cup Raceday on Easter Saturday

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The Edinburgh Cup Raceday

Edinburgh Cup Raceday combines the best that the city has to offer - join one of the most sophisticated parties around and experience the best of Edinburgh's music, food, culture and sport.

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Ladies Day

Part of our annual Sensational Raceday series, Ladies day, one of our not to be missed events. For over a decade, it is has been Scotland’s most prestigious five-star Ladies Day. It is an annual sell-out event, famed for its atmosphere. 

Ladies day Highlight
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Oktoberfest Raceday featuring the Musselburgh Gold Cup

Enjoy stellar racing and a taste of the world-renowned Oktoberfest (officially starts in September!) which arrives at Musselburgh Races for one day only.

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New Year’s Day Raceday

Step into the New Year in true style with a sparkling celebration that blends top-class jumps racing, live ceilidh band, the Winer Style Awards and an unbeatable party atmosphere.

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Scottish Cheltenham Trials Weekend

The build-up to Cheltenham and the Grand National Festivals starts here, as we stage the pinnacle of our jumps season in unforgettable style. This standout fixture attracts some of the UK and Ireland's leading jump trainers, owners and horses, aiming to secure some of the £400,000+ prize pot we have on offer.

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Scottish Festival Trials
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The Scottish Sprint Cup Raceday on Easter Saturday

It is the Scottish raceday which received the royal seal of approval from Her Majesty The Queen herself.

Easter Sunday
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