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Royal Highland Centre

The Royal Highland Centre is Scotland's premier indoor and outdoor events venue set in parkland just minutes from Edinburgh Airport and the city centre.

Royal Highland Centre

About Royal Highland Centre

Royal Highland Centre Ingliston, Edinburgh West EH28 8NB
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With over 50 years’ experience in creating tailored event solutions for our clients, our team coupled with the Centre’s facilities - including four event halls, outdoor theatre, extensive outdoor space, on-site catering and hotel accommodation - makes us an exceptional conference, exhibition and event partner.

Our reputation as home to Scotland’s most successful events including the Royal Highland Show, Gardening Scotland and AgriScot boasts our capabilities, versatility and position to deliver significant economic benefits to Scotland.

In 2010 the Royal Highland Centre hosted over 240 events and welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors. We contribute approximately £250 million annually to the Scottish economy including £100 million to Edinburgh and the Lothians.

And, we hope to enhance our contribution to the economy with a £30 million development of the Centre which will take place over the next 20 years.

Based at Ingliston on the outskirts of Edinburgh we are within a one hour drive of 60 per cent of the Scottish population.

The Royal Highland Centre is the trading name of a fully owned subsidiary of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) registered as Highland Centre Ltd. It is fully committed to its sustainability policy and health and safety policy, ensuring that everyone who visits the Centre can do so safely.

Upcoming Events at Royal Highland Centre

The Royal Highland Show

20th June 2024 - 23rd June 2024

One of Scotland's most iconic events, The Royal Highland Show, returns to the Royal Highland Centre between the 20th and 23rd June 2024!

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Royal Highland Hoolie

21st June 2024 - 22nd June 2024

Presented with legendary promoters Farmers Bash, the concerts will be bigger and better than ever bringing the best of Scotland and Ireland’s homegrown talent to the Royal Highland Centre.

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Scottish Festival of Motoring

14th July 2024

The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 14th July 2024, it's a must go event for all the family!

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Truckfest Scotland

3rd August 2024 - 4th August 2024

Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 3rd and 4th August, it's a great day out for the family!

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Ocean Colour Scene

17th August 2024

Ocean Colour Scene will be headlining Edinburgh Summer Sessions on Saturday 17th August at Royal Highland Centre!

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Becky Hill - CANCELLED

18th August 2024

Becky Hill is without a doubt one of the UK's most exceptional talents and you can catch her at the Royal Highland Centre as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions this August!

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Catfish And The Bottlemen

24th August 2024

Multi-platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen return with their first new music in five years and a massive show at Edinburgh Summer Sessions!

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Tabletop Scotland 2024

6th September 2024 - 8th September 2024

Tabletop Scotland is a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention and it's coming to the Royal Highland Centre in September!

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Comic Con Scotland

5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024

Comic Con Scotland returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 5th and 6th October 2024!

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Terminal V Festival

19th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Terminal V Festival returns in spring 2025 for the biggest one to date, marking the 11th ever edition of Terminal V in Edinburgh!

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