For many years, Motorcycle Speedway in Scotland has been a big part of the country’s sports scene, exciting fans with brave riders, loud engines, and a dedicated community. From its best days in the mid-1900s to the lively tracks now, Scottish Speedway is still an important part of the country’s sports history.
A Brief History
Speedway racing first became popular in Scotland in the 1920s and 30s, growing even more after the war. The exciting sight of four riders racing around a dirt oval track without brakes quickly drew large crowds. Glasgow and Edinburgh became main centres for the sport, with professional teams and loyal fans.
Edinburgh Speedway
Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway
📍Bathgate Road, Armadale EH48 2PD
📅 Established in 1948
🌐 Official Website
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The Monarchs originally raced at Old Meadowbank Stadium, just east of Edinburgh city centre. Over the decades, the team became known for its fierce competitiveness, nurturing young talent, and maintaining a strong community spirit. After leaving Meadowbank in the late 1960s, the team moved through several venues—including Coatbridge and Powderhall—before finally settling at Armadale Stadium in West Lothian in 1997, where they remain.
- Edinburgh Monarchs – on British Speedway website
- Friends of Edinburgh Speedway – Marine Gardens to Armadale – Facts, stats and pics from 80 years of history.
- The Monarchs Chatzone
Glasgow Speedway
Glasgow Tigers Speedway
📍The Allied Ashfield Stadium, 404 Hawthorn Street, Glasgow G22 6RU
📅 Founded in 1928
🌐 Official Website
✉️ info@glasgowtigers.co.uk
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The Glasgow Tigers are one of the oldest Speedway teams in the UK. The team’s first races took place at White City Stadium in Glasgow, and they quickly became known for exciting races and strong local support. Over the years, the Tigers have raced at different places, including Coatbridge, Blantyre, and Shawfield Stadium, before making Ashfield Stadium in the north of the city their current home.
- Glasgow Tigers – Official Club website
- Easy Tiger – Unofficial Glasgow Tigers Forum
Speedway Today
While speedway in Scotland has seen periods of decline, the sport remains alive and kicking, thanks to loyal fans and community support. The Monarchs and Tigers still compete in British leagues, drawing crowds to their home tracks.
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