Ayr Racecourse

Ayr Racecourse is a Visit Scotland 5* Attraction and Scotland's Premier Racecourse!

About Ayr Racecourse

	Ayr Racecourse Whitletts Road, Ayr KA8 0JE
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Ayr Racecourse is Scotland’s only Grade 1 track and home to the jewels in the crown of Scottish Racing – the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival in April and the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival in September. In 2018 we have a record 37 fixtures, many of them having live entertainment. There is something for everyone at Scotland’s premier racecourse.

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Upcoming Events at Ayr Racecourse

Shopping

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Ayr Racecourse, Ayr

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

Christmas

Ayrshire Hospice Winter Fair

15th November 2025

Ayr Racecourse, Ayr

Enjoy a magical day browsing festive stalls, listening to live entertainment, visiting Santa and taking part in fundraising activities when Ayrshire Hospice's Winter Fair returns on November 15th!

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Racecourse Whitletts Road, Ayr KA8 0JE

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

Days Out

Paddle Steamer Waverley Excursions

36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow City Centre G3 8HA

Step Aboard Waverley the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world for a day, afternoon or evening cruise from a port near you!

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The Burrell Collection

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT

Housed in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, The Burrell Collections is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections in the UK!

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Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre

Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch G83 8QL

Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre is located within the boundaries of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, the first National Park in Scotland.

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Hogganfield Park Local Nature Reserve

Hogganfield Park Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow North G33

Hogganfield Park Local Nature Reserve is an excellent place to see wetland birds with the main attraction being Whooper Swan in winter!

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Glasgow Tigers Speedway

The Peugeot Ashfield Stadium Hawthorn Street, Glasgow North G22 6RU

Glasgow Tigers Speedway is the West of Scotland's only professional speedway team and one of only a handful of motorsport venues in Scotland!

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City Sightseeing Glasgow

, Various Locations Glasgow

If you are looking for something to do with the kids during the holidays and weekends then look no further than City Sightseeing Glasgow open top tour bus!

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The Quay Glasgow

The Quay Glasgow Paisley Road, Glasgow City Centre G5 8NP

The Quay is Glasgow's number one destination for great times - bars, restaurants, bowling, movies and gaming... they've got it all - plus loads of free parking!

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TeamSport Go Karting Glasgow Clydebank

25 John Knox Street, Clydebank G81 1NA

TeamSport Go Karting Clydebank, formerly Scotkart, now with a brand new track layout, offers you one of the largest and most challenging indoor go kart tracks in Scotland!

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Seven Lochs Wetland Park

Seven Lochs Wetland Park Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow North G33 1AH

Bringing together 20 sq km of lochs, parks, nature reserves and woodlands between Glasgow and Coatbridge, Seven Lochs Wetland Park offers an exciting range of things to see and do!

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Glasgow Green

Greendyke Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5DB

Glasgow Green is a popular destination and a great place to spend a day outdoors, it is easily accessible from the city centre and offers something for everyone!

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