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
	01292264179
	Ayr Racecourse Website
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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 4th January 2026 - 27th December 2026

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!

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Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland

21st March 2026 - 22nd March 2026

Ayr Racecourse, Ayr

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out is coming to Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March!

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!

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Riverside Museum

100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS

Visit the Riverside Museum for FREE and experience the wonder of Glasgow's industrial heritage in this striking building designed by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid.

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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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Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle , Inveraray PA32 8XE

Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and an iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast of Scotland.

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Boat Trips Helensburgh

Rhu Marina Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8HL

Join Boat Trips Helensburgh for a tour of the Clyde Estuary, round the Sugar Boat Wreck, to the Holy Loch, up the River Clyde, and a variety of other places!

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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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RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

RSPB Loch Lomond Nature Reserve , Gartocharn

RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond is set in a stunning mix of woodlands and wetlands on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

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Glasgow Museums Resource Centre

200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow South Side G53 7NN

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is a purpose-built store for Glasgow Museums' collections when they're not on display in the venues.

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Bellahouston Park

16 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow South Side G41 5BW

Bellahouston Park, a sprawling 169-acre green oasis in the heart of Glasgow's Southside, offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and recreational activities.

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St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art

2 Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0RH

The award-winning St Mungo Museum is a haven of tranquillity in a bustling city. This museum is named after Glasgow's patron saint, who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the 6th century.

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Loch Lomond Shores

Loch Lomond Shores Ben Lomond Way, Balloch G83 8QL

Loch Lomond Shores is a great day out offering designer shopping, an aquarium, restaurants and cafes and outdoor activities - all with fantastic views across Loch Loch Lomond!

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House for an Art Lover

Bellahouston Park Dumbreck Road, Glasgow South Side G41 5BW

Designed by famous Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, House for an Art Lover is a truly unique venue and one of Glasgow's architectural gems!

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