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Convicted sex offender forced from his home
A convicted child sex offender has been forced to flee after his home was targeted by vandals during an angry neighbourhood protest.
Local residents have...
Fringe 2026 – son of Musselburgh and Spurs legend recalls father’s legacy through play
The son of one of Musselburgh's most famous sporting heroes, John White, has rekindled his father's complex legacy through a stage play at the...
Former offices of charity in East Lothian to be converted into house
The former offices of a Scottish charity are to be turned into a five bedroom house after they moved to new headquarters.
ELCAP, which provides...
Musselburgh go Flat out with Easter Saturday £300,000 opening fixture
The Scottish Flat season gets off to a flyer today with Musselburgh Racecourse’s Easter Saturday opening fixture boasting more than £300,000 in prize money...
Under Barker’s Orders – Musselburgh’s famous Corgi Derby
The race distance is only 70 metres but for the packed field taking part in Musselburgh Racecourse’s famous Corgi Derby on Easter Saturday it...
Hibs community charity under starter’s orders at Musselburgh Racecourse
Musselburgh Racecourse has teamed up with Hibernian FC to launch a new raceday which support the Edinburgh club’s highly respected community charity.
The Hibernian Community...
Musselburgh Racecourse adds Irish accent to season’s premier jumps meeting
The pinnacle of Musselburgh Racecourse’s jumps season takes on a distinctive Irish theme this weekend.
The Bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials Weekend over Saturday 31 January...
Putting on the style at Musselburgh’s Ladies Day fashion extravaganza
More than 8,000 glamorous racegoers enjoyed a sun-kissed start to the weekend at Scotland’s most stylish race day.
Musselburgh Ladies Day, in partnership with Champagne...
Penthouses selling fast in East Lothian
Penthouses now released in Musselburgh.
New home buyers looking for a premium penthouse living experience in Musselburgh have a rare opportunity to secure one...
Edinburgh Cup raceday is weekend tonic for Musselburgh racing fans
Musselburgh Racecourse is preparing for one of its most competitive race days of the summer season - The Edinburgh Cup in partnership with Edinburgh...
Musselburgh Racecourse weighs in with £240,000 investment in facilities
Musselburgh Racecourse has invested £240,000 to upgrade its jockey’s weighing room into one of the most modern in UK racing.
A weighing room is regarded...
Prize money up and record attendances as Musselburgh Racecourse bucks trend
Increased prize money, record attendances at its New Year’s Day and Edinburgh Cup meetings, and a boost in hospitality guests underlined a successful 2024...
Musselburgh Racecourse’s £300,000 Easter Saturday family eggstravaganza
Musselburgh Racecourse is serving up a cracking Easter celebration with almost £300,000 in prize money on offer at the fast and furious Virgin Bet...
The Brunton’s future under the spotlight
Political leaders, arts representatives, and community stakeholders have convened to address the future of the Brunton, Musselburgh's cultural venue.
The roundtable, which drew cross-party political...
Musselburgh’s richest meeting of the season under Starter’s Orders
Musselburgh Racecourse’s richest racing festival of the year in under Starter’s Orders with an impressive £430,000 on offer over the bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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