One of two mixed flat and National Hunt courses in Scotland, Musselburgh lies in the East Lothian region, around six miles to the east of the capital city of Edinburgh.
Flat fixtures run between April and October, with the big highlight being the Scottish Sprint Cup in June. National Hunt action takes over in November and features a number of standout meetings. The New Year’s Day card featuring the Hogmaneigh Hurdle and Scottish Premier Chase is the richest jumps meeting in Scotland, whilst the Edinburgh National of February always attracts a bumper crowd.
Upcoming Fixtures at Musselburgh
- Friday 7th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 24th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 25th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 12th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 30th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 12th October 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 4th November 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 27th November 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 7th December 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 21st December 2026 - Jump / Turf
Recent Fixtures
- Friday 31st July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 21st July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 30th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 22nd June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 6th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 5th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 21st May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 29th April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 12th April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 4th April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 20th March 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 15th February 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 1st February 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 31st January 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Thursday 1st January 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 22nd December 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 8th December 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Friday 28th November 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Wednesday 5th November 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 13th October 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 1st October 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 14th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 13th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 27th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
Musselburgh Major Meetings
Musselburgh Racecourse is one of Scotland’s busiest and most popular sporting venues, staging an impressive programme of both Flat and National Hunt racing throughout the year. Just a few miles from Edinburgh, the course combines high-quality racing with a welcoming atmosphere, attracting everyone from dedicated racing enthusiasts to families and groups enjoying one of its many themed events.
Its varied calendar ensures there’s always something to look forward to, whether it’s major jumps trials, prestigious Flat contests or some of Scotland’s biggest social race days.
New Year’s Day Raceday (January)
Few racecourses begin the year in such memorable fashion. Musselburgh’s New Year’s Day fixture has become a Scottish sporting tradition, with large crowds turning out to enjoy quality jump racing after the Hogmanay celebrations.
The programme is headed by the valuable Auld Reekie Handicap Chase and the Hogmaneigh Hurdle, giving the meeting genuine prestige while creating a lively, celebratory atmosphere around the course.
- One of Scotland’s biggest New Year’s Day sporting events
- Features the Auld Reekie Handicap Chase and Hogmaneigh Hurdle
- Combines top-class jump racing with a festive atmosphere
Scottish Cheltenham Trials (February)
Attention quickly turns towards the Cheltenham Festival as Musselburgh stages one of Britain’s most important trial meetings. Trainers use the fixture to assess horses with Festival ambitions, making it an invaluable source of clues ahead of the biggest week in National Hunt racing.
The meeting regularly attracts high-quality fields and is regarded as one of the standout jumps fixtures north of the border.
- Key trial meeting ahead of the Cheltenham Festival
- Attracts leading trainers and Festival hopefuls
- One of Scotland’s premier National Hunt fixtures
Scottish Sprint Cup Raceday (April)
Held over the Easter period, Scottish Sprint Cup Raceday signals the return of high-quality Flat racing to Musselburgh. The feature sprint attracts specialist speedsters from across Britain, while the Bank Holiday atmosphere helps create one of the most enjoyable afternoons of the spring.
- Headlined by the prestigious Scottish Sprint Cup
- Popular Easter fixture on the Scottish Flat calendar
- Combines competitive sprint racing with a lively holiday atmosphere
Edinburgh Cup Raceday (June)
Early summer brings one of Musselburgh’s flagship Flat meetings, with the Edinburgh Cup providing the feature attraction. Supported by Edinburgh Gin, the fixture blends quality racing with excellent hospitality, creating a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere.
It’s become one of the highlights of the Scottish Flat season for owners, trainers and racegoers alike.
- Features the historic Edinburgh Cup
- One of Scotland’s leading summer Flat meetings
- Combines quality racing with premium hospitality
