A number of sporting bodies have announced the suspension of events following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Many of these suspensions will impact sporting clubs and fans in the county.

Musselburgh Racecourse has confirmed tomorrow, and Sunday’s (10 and 11 September) race meetings have been abandoned.

While other British racecourses will resume racing on Sunday, Musselburgh will not race as a mark of respect as Her Majesty The Queen’s body lies in rest in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Julie Harrington, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority, said: “Her Majesty the Queen’s affinity and bond with British racing was enduring and unique, and a number of our sport’s participants have a close, direct relationship with her.

“It is out of respect for this, and in sympathy with her family including His Majesty King Charles III, that the sport has taken the decision to continue our suspension of fixtures into Saturday.”

 

 

All racegoers who have purchased tickets for those meetings will be offered a full refund.

 

The Scottish FA have announced that all weekend football league fixtures, including the SPFL, SWPL, Highland league and Lowland leagues will be postponed as a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen.

County sides who were set to play this weekend will have their fixtures rearranged for another date.

A statement from the SPFL said: “The Scottish FA, SPFL, SWPL and Highland and Lowland leagues have agreed that all professional football matches will be postponed this weekend as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II”

Rod Petrie, Scottish FA President, said: “We spoke with our counterparts across the UK this morning and in discussions with our colleagues across the professional game in Scotland it was agreed that this was the appropriate step to take following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“We will work with our clubs and members in the meantime to ensure appropriate steps are taken throughout the period of mourning.”

 

Scottish Rugby have also postponed all domestic matches this weekend in support of The Queen and the Royal Family.

A statement from Scottish Rugby said: "As a mark of respect, and to acknowledge the sadpassing of Her Majesty The Queen, Scottish Rugby has decided to suspend all domestic competitive matches this weekend.

“The decision also includes Scotland’s summer test v Spain on Sunday and the Famous Grouse Summer Pre-season Challenge between Glasgow Warriors and Ulster o Friday evening.

“A decision on Edinburgh Rugby’s game in Italy against Treviso, also on Friday evening, will be made once further Government guidance is known.”

 

Esinburgh Rugby have since confirmed that their game against Benneton Treviso tonight will go ahead as planned, all players will observe a minutes silence before the game and will wear black armbands as a mark or respect.

The suspension of games will mean that county sides who were due to play this weekend will have their games rearranged.