Scotland Magazine author Julian Armfield

Racing's Ayr of distinction

JULIAN ARMFIELD, OF BBC WORLD SERVICE, EXPLAINS WHY SEPTEMBER’S WESTERN MEETING IS THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF THE COUNTRY’S RACING CALENDAR

Ayr Racecourse is to Scotland what Newmarket is to England and the Curragh to Ireland. It is the ‘headquarters’ of the Scottish turf and provides racing of the highest quality, both on the flat and over jumps, throughout the year. The Scottish Grand National meeting in April attracts huge crowds bu...

Best of Scotland from Issue 10 published on 5/9/2003