Horse racing in Scotland

Horseracing in Scotland normally comes under a British, as opposed to national aegis. The main meeting held is the Scottish Grand National, held in Ayr each April.

Supposedly, the oldest continually run horse racing event is the Lanark Silver Bell.

Racecourses

There are several established racecourses in Great Britain.

• Ayr Racecourse in Ayrshire - (mixed)
• Hamilton Park in South Lanarkshire - (flat)
• Kelso Racecourse in the Scottish Borders - (national hunt)
• Lanark Racecourse (closed 1990s)
• Musselburgh Racecourse in East Lothian - (mixed)
• Perth Racecourse in Perth and Kinross - (national hunt)