Course guide · Scotland
Ayr Racecourse
Ayr stages Scotland's biggest jumps fixture, the Scottish Grand National — a fitting headline act for Scotland's premier National Hunt track.
Location
South Ayrshire (KA8 0JE)
Founded
Opened 1907 at current site
Capacity
Around 17,000
Course shape
Left-handed, oval
Type
Dual
Owner
Ayr Racecourse Ltd
A short history of Ayr
Racing moved to the current Whitletts site in 1907 and Ayr has grown into Scotland's leading dual-purpose course.
Race day at Ayr
The Scottish Grand National weekend is one of the great spring race days, with packed enclosures and a brilliant atmosphere.
Signature races
- Coral Scottish Grand National
- Scottish Champion Hurdle
★ Coral Scottish Grand National (April)
Getting there
Ayr station with a short walk to the course. A77 by car.