Builders' merchant could be built instead of hotel at former Raceland site
The former Raceland karting site, between Gladsmuir and Longniddry, closed in early 2018. Work is due to start later this year on a petrol station, two drive-thru restaurants and a drive-thru cafe on the southern section of the site. Initial proposals suggested a hotel could be built on the northern part of the former karting site, where the outdoor track was located, but that could now be ditched for a builders’ merchants. The karting centre was given planning permission in 1990 and also operated a paintball centre. However, the business closed three years ago and Monte Blackburn L...