Ayr Racecourse

I’ve never so much as played an arcade machine or put a bet on the Grand National, but last year I went to Ladies Night at Ayr Races and I had so much fun! Hailed as «the most glamorous night of the year at Ayr» Ladies Night usually attracts around 8000 people all beautifully dressed and looking for a good night. Judges mingle throughout the crowd to pick the best dressed ladies, who will go through to another round with the chance to win a car and other fancy prizes.
Unfortunately, I didn’t win any prizes last year but it didn’t stop me having a good night! I was also quids in on a horse called Igoyougo, I don’t really have a clue how the odds work so I just picked the Jockey with the nicest coloured jumper. Horses creep me out a little bit, and I enjoy admiring their beauty from afar rather than getting up close and personal and it was so exciting to watch them race round the course.
Just a short train or car ride from Glasgow, if you’re looking for something different with a little bit of glam then I’d highly recommend Ladies Night at the races which is usually held around the second Saturday in August. I can’t wait to go back this year!

Ayr Racecourse is placed in the centre of Ayr and is easily accessible. It was recently modernised and deveoped to bring it to the 21^st century. It is also where the Scottish Gold Cup and Scottish National is held. As well as holding race meeting throughout the year it also hoast various events such as the recent firework display and the infamous Ayr Flower Show. With the modernisation of Western House it is proving to be a a popular destination for corporate meetings.
In January they also hold a wedding fair which is an ideal location as Ayr racecourse is proving very popular destination to get married in and host the reception.
Nearing the end of the year the racecourse hosts party nights for christmas in the Princess Anne Suit. These party nights are so popular that booking are taken from January onwards. I myself have attended one of these party nights and it was such a great atmosphere and i had so much fun that we have booked again for this year.

The Ayr racecourse is host of the Scottish Grand National and the Ayr Gold Cup the racecourse is synonymous with good quality racing. The Scottish Grand National is the richest jump race in Scotland and when its on the road in to Prestwick and Ayr are jam packed. The Racecourse is situated on the main road in to Ayr next to Tescos. On big race days famous people from all over Scotland can be spotted from Ally MaCoist to Sir Alex Ferguson.
but in my opinion the best thing about the racecourse happens on a sunday. The Car Boot Sale!!!
You can get anything here from butcher meat to bric-​à-​brac. Its great to wander round and pick up the odd, in some cases very odd, bargain.

The West Coast of Scotland’s only racecourse.
It has a National Hunt (over jumps) and also a Flat course and holds the Scottish GrandNational (in April) and also the highest money race in Scotland — the Ayr Gold Cup in September.
A new grandstand has been built and offers good viewing over the course.
Well known trainers from the South of England will come up so it is worthwhile going to visit if you are a racing fan.
Easily accesible from the A77 but the journey in from the A77 can take some time in both directions.