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| Location | Tams Brig, Limekiln Road, Ayr |
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| Coordinates | 55°28′23.3″N4°37′38.4″W / 55.473139°N 4.627333°W |
| Opened | 1933 |
| Closed | 1972 |
Tams Brig Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium in Ayr, Scotland. [1]
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| Location | Tams Brig, Limekiln Road, Ayr |
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| Coordinates | 55°28′23.3″N4°37′38.4″W / 55.473139°N 4.627333°W |
| Opened | 1933 |
| Closed | 1972 |
Tams Brig Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium in Ayr, Scotland. [1]
The Tams Brig track, also known as Ayr Greyhound Stadium, was located between Limekiln Road and Elmbank Street, and was overlooked by the houses that ran along Elmbank Street. [2] The first race was on 16 December 1933 and racing took place on Monday and Saturday evenings at 7pm. [3] Amenities included a large licensed club and sixteen on-course bookmakers. The circumference was tight because it was 300 yards with race distances of 250, 400 & 550 yards. The circuit was changed to all sand in the late sixties, and the starting traps and photo finish were constructed by the stadium staff. [4]
Tams Brig was active for 39 years until 30 December 1972, when it was replaced by the Ayr Curling Club and ice rink. [5]
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