Tag: Musselburgh
Musselburgh Jumps back into action with winter racing season
As Musselburgh Racecourse launches its nine fixture winter jumps season this week, things are already looking good for a potential capacity crowd New Year’s Day celebration.
Back-to-back fixtures on Thursday and Friday 28-29 November herald...
Quality assured for Musselburgh racing fans with new AA grading
Musselburgh Racecourse underlined its position as one of Scotland’s leading racecourses with an “exemplary” rating in four categories of a leading quality assurance scheme.
The East Lothian track received top tier rankings in the AA’s...
Decision day for environment placement awards
Five finalists will compete for the Bright Green Business Environmental Placement Programme Award during a special event at Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, on Wednesday, November 20 (6pm).
They are Ana Hernandez, Campus Cycling Officer, City...
Brunton panto staged in two venues
Brunton Theatre Trust are collaborating with critically-acclaimed Wonder Fools theatre company to present a new pantomime set in East Lothian and it will be staged in two venues.
From Wednesday 4 December to Saturday 14...
Network treble by Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber
Three networking events have been organised by Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Chamber of Commerce (MELCC) before Christmas.
Emergency first aid training is on Tuesday, November 26 at Stuart House on Eskmills Business Park...
Ladies Day heading for another sell-out at Musselburgh Racecourse
Musselburgh Racecourse’s hugely popular Ladies Day is heading for an 8,000 capacity sell-out with less than 400 general admission tickets remaining.
Ladies Day, in partnership with Pommery Champagne, is one of Scotland’s most glamourous sporting...
Edinburgh Cup cracker on the cards at Musselburgh’s prime summer meeting
Strong entries feature throughout Musselburgh Racecourse’s big meeting this Saturday when the East Lothian course hosts The Edinburgh Cup, sponsored by Edinburgh Gin.
And football legend Harry Redknapp will hope his success over many years...
Pantomime revealed by The Brunton
Robbie Gordon is a theatre-maker born in Prestonpans, specialising in making work with and for communities. He met Jack Nurse at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, graduating in 2016 with the Drama in Education...
Musselburgh Racecourse ready to race after Easter Saturday disappointment
Musselburgh Racecourse director Bill Farnsworth said he was confident the East Lothian track’s final jumps meeting of the season would go ahead on Friday. (5 Apr).
Farnsworth was speaking after the crushing disappointment of having...
Musselburgh abandons Virgin Bet Easter Saturday race meeting
Musselburgh Racecourse has abandoned today’s (30 March) Virgin Bet Easter Saturday Race Day.
The East Lothian track took the difficult decision to call off the meeting after further rainfall this morning which made the course...
Virgin Bet Easter Saturday is curtain raiser for Musselburgh’s Flat season
Musselburgh Racecourse’s 16-fixture Flat season gets under starter’s orders this weekend with the Virgin Bet Easter Saturday Raceday.
With increased prize money of £295,000 - up £65,000 on the 2023 race day - the feature...
Scottish Greens councillor bids for Westminster
East Lothian’s first Scottish Greens councillor is set to fight for a seat at Westminster in the upcoming general election.
Shona McIntosh has been named as the Scottish Greens candidate tor the Lothian East seat.Shona,...
Di Rollo of Musselburgh announces n-ice deal
Di Rollo of Musselburgh Announces Acquisition by Syn3rgy Capital
The 125-year-old ice cream maker has announced that it has been acquired by Syn3rgy Capital, marking a new chapter in its history.
Established in 1899 by Domenico...
Chamber chief Barbour hails ‘resilience’ of local businesses
The finalists in the Midlothian and East Lothian Business Awards have been revealed by the organisers with over 30 businesses making it to the final with the awards dinner schedule for Thursday, March 7...
Musselburgh makes hay on Sunday with Farmers Raceday
Musselburgh Racecourse’s next raceday will raise funds for a charity set up in memory of young farmer George Crawford.
The Farmers Raceday on Sunday (18 Feb) is run in partnership with The George Crawford Trust...
Summer of disruption at busy Wallyford roundabout
Drivers and bus passengers face a summer of disruption as East Lothian Council begins work creating new cycle paths at Wallyford Toll.
The introduction of the new walkways and cycle paths at the roundabout which...
Community to the fore at Musselburgh Racecourse
As East Lothian’s largest sporting and hospitality venue, Musselburgh Racecourse takes seriously its commitment to working with local communities.
In the last year, the racecourse and its staff have been engaged in a wide range...
National Hunt prize money jumps to £1 million at Musselburgh Racecourse
Musselburgh Racecourse raised the curtain today on a £1 million National Hunt season which also features the first £100,000 jumps race at the East Lothian track.
The 10-fixture season boasts record prize money of £1...
High five for Musselburgh Racecourse shortlisted in major industry awards
Musselburgh Racecourse leads the field with five nominations in the racing industry’s RCA Showcase Awards.
The East Lothian track has been shortlisted in the marketing, food & beverage, raceday, Racing Post Readers’ Award and the...
Eskmills: ‘we are looking for new and exciting talent’
Eskmills' promotional material says the space at Musselburgh provides businesses with a space to grow.
Nicole Pyper, head of development at Eskmills, told attendees at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber Expo in the centre...
First buyers move in to new homes in Musselburgh
A new development located in the heart of Musselburgh has welcomed its first homeowners this week as they moved in.
There has been growing demand for property on the Wireworks site, set on the banks...
Free event which could boost your business
Free interactive workshops are a feature of the Midlothian & East Lothian Business Expo on Thursday, September 28 at the Eskmills Venue in Musselburgh.
Speed networking is from 10.15am to 11am followed by a workshop which...
Loretto link with Hibs in ‘exciting’ project
Hibernian Community Foundation (HCF) have kick-started a three-year partnership with Musselburgh-based Loretto School and the initiative aims to strengthen the club's relationship with the school and also provide exciting opportunities.
Loretto will be a...
Summer highlights to the four at Musselburgh Racecourse in August
Musselburgh Racecourse is under starter’s orders for one of its busiest months of the year with the first of four August meetings - tomorrow’s Thistle Timber Friday Night at the Races (4 August).
The feature...
Invitation to business Expo in September
Businesses in the Lothians and beyond are invited to attend the Midlothian & East Lothian Business Expo on September 28 (10am - 4pm) at Eskmills Venue in Musselburgh.
Entry is free and the event provides...
Tennis tour de force in Musselburgh
It’s an ill-wind that blows nobody any good and one-time anti-social behaviour centred around the Musselburgh tennis courts in Lewisvale Park is proof positive.
As community police officer for the area Robbie Stewart was called...
Bookings open for Business Expo
You can now book your stand at the Midlothian and East Lothian Business Expo 2023 which is scheduled for Thursday, September 28 (9.00 to 17.00).
Around 200 attendees are expected from across the region with...
Brunton events in June
While the Brunton remains closed for repair, some of their events will be staged elsewhere in Musselburgh.
EVENTS AT LORETTO SCHOOL THEATRE, MILLHILL
Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton star in The Brunton's screening of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of...
Edinburgh Cup gets in trim to boost quality fields at Musselburgh’s Derby Day meeting
A drop in distance by just three furlongs could make a huge difference to the prestigious £40,000 Edinburgh Cup at Musselburgh Racecourse on 3 June, believes track boss Bill Farnsworth.
The feature race on a...
Second Teens+ centre set to open in Musselburgh
18 new jobs will be created by the additional transitional education centre, which provides tailored support for young adults with complex needs.
The non-profit Teens+ is set to open a second centre in East Lothian...
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