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Royal Highland Centre to host series of ‘unmissable events’

Headline concerts, immersive art and fireworks!

From star-studded summer concerts, to immersive art, playing host to one of Europe’s largest fan conventions, plus a whole host of high adrenaline family events, Scotland’s premier outdoor venue, the Royal Highland Centre, is set to stage a series of unmissable events over the coming months.

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a hobbyist, or just looking for a fun family day out, there is something for everyone: 

1. Edinburgh Summer Sessions – Sam Fender (22 August)

The BRIT Award-winning artist will take to the stage as part of his ‘People Watching’ tour, celebrating his highly anticipated third album, with special guest Olivia Dean. Sold out.

2. Edinburgh Summer Sessions – Chappell Roan (26–27 August)

Chappell Roan will make her way to the Royal Highland Centre on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th August as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions, along with guests. Sold out. 

3. Ingliston SuperCar Driving Experience (various dates Sep–Dec)

Ingliston is one of Scotland’s oldest surviving racing circuits, established in 1965.  Suitable for both juniors and experienced drivers alike, enjoy a thrilling driving experience with a range of supercars or give as a present. Various dates, prices from £103. 

4. Tabletop Scotland 2025 (5–7 September)

Tabletop Scotland is one of the UK’s largest board, card and roleplaying game festivals. With over 120 exhibitors demoing and selling games, over 200 events throughout the festival, as well as thousands of spaces for you to sit and enjoy the games. A fantastic family friendly event that attracts attendees from far and wide. Day and weekend tickets available. Adult tickets from £15. 10s and under go free.

5. Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show (4–5 October)

Stop dreaming and start building. The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show will leave you empowered to create your perfect home.With live seminars, one-to-one advice sessions with industry experts, and thousands of products to explore all under one roof, come with questions and leave with answers. Pre-register for free ticket offer. 

6. Comic Con Scotland 2025 (11–12 October)

Comic Con Scotland is one of Europe’s largest pop culture conventions, attracting tens of thousands of fans annually to the Royal Highland Centre, bringing a variety of exciting names from movies, tv, streaming, gaming, anime and sports entertainment.

Meet your heroes, get an item signed, see unique props and set builds, watch the fabulous cosplayers strut their stuff on stage, test your skills in retro and modern gaming areas or browse through the unique gifts in trade and artist areas. Tickets from £29.70.

7. The Scottish Smallholder Festival (8 October)

The Scottish Smallholder Festival is the leading place where smallholders, small producers, growers and everyone interested in a sustainable way of life come to share, learn, show, buy and be inspired.

The event is an opportunity for those who are interested in rural life and farming to get a close-up view of small-scale farming, with an introduction to skills and livestock. Tickets from £8.

7. Fawkes Festival (2 November)

A modern take on Bonfire Night—immersive pyrotechnics, live DJs, street performances, fairground rides and fire pits!

Fawkes Festival is back and even bigger this year. From 2pm, families will be entertained with music, entertainment and thrilling fairground ride. As the evening rolls in, a giant bonfire will take centre stage, creating the perfect build-up to a spectacular fireworks display set to music.

Following a sell-out first year, the festival is expanding into another area of the Centre to bring more space, food, fire and fun to the mix.

Early bird adult tickets £15.00 and children’s tickets £8.00.

8. AgriScot  (19 November)

AgriScot is now firmly recognised as one of the UK’s premier agricultural events and is the country’s largest indoor winter display of agri machinery with over 240 trade stands exhibiting a wide variety of products, services and advice covering every aspect of agriculture, including competitions, seminars and technical demos.

Not just for those in agriculture. Free entry (register online). 

9. Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (29 November 2025 – 4 January 2026)

Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience makes its highly anticipated Scottish premiere. Using cutting-edge projection technology, over 700 masterpieces by two of history’s most influential artists come alive around you.

From Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Sunflowers to Monet’s Water Lilies and Impression, Sunrise, their iconic works are freed from their frames and transformed into moving, immersive worlds.

Journey through swirling skies, blooming gardens, and emotional landscapes in this unforgettable fusion of art and technology—an experience that offers a breathtaking new perspective on the masters of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Tickets £23-£46.

All ticket information available at: 

https://www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk/whats-on

The Royal Highland Centre is located next to Edinburgh Airport at Ingliston. Regular Edinburgh Tram services run to and from nearby Ingliston Park & Ride. The venue is also accessible via various Lothian Bus routes. 

Mark Currie, Director of Venue at Royal Highland Centre, said: “We’re buzzing about the incredibly diverse line-up we have in place for this second half of the year, from headline concerts with some of the country’s biggest artists, to the magically immersive experience of Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh, to agricultural events like AgriScot, and the Royal Highland Show which has been hosted at the centre for well over a few decades 

“As Scotland’s largest hybrid outdoor and indoor  venue, we have the scope and capacity to deliver truly unique experiences on a scale that few others can match.

“The venue is ideally placed and connected by Edinburgh Tram and Lothian Bus routes. Tickets are available now for all  events and more information can be found on our website.” 

Tails wagging as new dog park rolls into Edinburgh

Doggy adventure park with a difference set to open its gates

A NEW premium dog park is set to open on the western edge of Edinburgh, offering a rural-feel escape just minutes from the city centre.

Located near the Highland Showground just off the A8 at Gogarburn, the brand new dog park will be the latest venture by award-winning operator Unleash The Dogs, marking its first foray into the capital.

Opening today – Saturday 5th July, final touches are being added in the coming days and bookings are expected to ramp up quickly.

The park forms the first phase of a two-site expansion into Edinburgh, with a second destination set to open near Fort Kinnaird later this summer.

Hailing from a farming background, Craig Gammage and his partner Lauren are on a mission to create the very best places for dogs to visit in Scotland, with seven Unleash The Dogs parks already established across Glasgow.

Boasting equipment and obstacles for canines of all sizes and breeds, the enclosed fields feature doggy friendly sensory gardens, as well as shelters for owners to socialise and escape the Scottish elements.

Craig, 34, said: “This is a huge step for us. Edinburgh has a completely different layout to Glasgow, so we’ve worked hard to find a spot that balances that rural escapism our parks are known for, while staying easily accessible.

“The West Edinburgh field is only about a 15-minute drive from the city centre, yet it is a proper rural escape.  

“We wanted to create something truly special here, not just another enclosed space but a destination for dogs and their owners.”

The site is part of a wider rollout from the much-loved brand, which has built a loyal following across Glasgow thanks to its commitment to providing top-tier dog exercise spaces. Each site is designed to Unleash The Dogs’ exacting standards, offering a secure, safe and stimulating environment.

Owners and professional dog-walkers can book their slot for up to eight dogs at a time online, guaranteeing complete private access to the site.

The sites also benefit from regular staffing to ensure the grounds are immaculately maintained, ensuring a safe and clean experience for all visitors.

Craig added: “Our parks are run like five-star resorts. We have regular staff visits, bespoke features, and we never cut corners.

“It’s about keeping standards sky high and creating places that owners are proud to bring their dogs to.

“We’ve developed a strong model in Glasgow, and the response there has been phenomenal. Edinburgh deserves the same standard – and we’re here to deliver it.”

With its premium finish and proximity to the city, the new park is set to become a favourite for dog lovers across the capital.

With the next Edinburgh site in the East already in the works, Unleash The Dogs looks set to make its mark on both ends of the city.

For more information about Unleash the Dogs, the sites and how to book your slot visit www.unleashthedogs.co.uk

Bagpipes, Beats and Banter: the UK Pipe Band Championships is set to drum up a spectacular show

This prestigious competition will be hosted in Edinburgh for the first time

Nearly 1000 pipers are calling visitors to the UK Pipe Band Championships this month for what promises to be a spectacular day of piping, drumming and traditional Scottish music fun for all the family.

Taking place for the first time at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, on July 12, the event will showcase musical talent and celebrate cultural heritage, thrilling audiences with performances, workshops and world-class bands. 

1,556 pipers and drummers of all ages will be taking part in the competition, which will be held at the Royal Highland Centre, Scotland’s largest indoor and outdoor venue.  Three of the 62 competing bands are from outwith the UK, with PLC Pipe Band from Melbourne traveling 10,542 miles to take part in the competition.

The family friendly event is expected to attract 7,500 spectators with children under five able to go free. Plenty of delicious food and drink stalls will also be on offer, to make it a full day out for everyone. Car parking is available, but those travelling locally are urged to consider taking the Tram or dedicated 98 Lothian Bus service.

Five ‘did you know’ facts about the UK Pipe Band Championships include:

  1. 18 kilometers of tartan will be on show at the competition – equivalent to the length of Lake Windermere, Mississippi!
  2. 934 bagpipes will be played, as well as 326 snare drums, 234 tenor drums, 62 bass drums and 1,244 drumsticks!
  3. The three most popular tunes played are: Lord Alexander Kennedy, Mrs John MacColl and The Argyllshire Gathering
  4. Dollar Academy has won the ‘Top Juvenile Band’ for the last four years
  5. St Laurence O’Toole band from Eire scooped the Winning Band accolade in 2024

Mark Currie, Director of Venue, Royal Highland Centre, said: “We are thrilled to be working in partnership with the RSPBA on this prestigious event for the first time.

“From the first march to the final flourish, this event brings together incredible talent, proud tradition, and an unbeatable atmosphere for audiences of all ages.

“Royal Highland Centre has always been dedicated to providing a platform to homegrown organisations, like The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, for example, and so we couldn’t be prouder to be hosting their UK Championships.”

Colin Mulhern, Chief Executive of the RSPBA said, “The UK Pipe Band Championships are a true celebration of musical excellence, tradition and community spirit. 

“Every year we are proud to welcome some of the best pipe bands from across the country and beyond, and this year we are very much looking forward to being in our new venue, the Royal Highland Centre. 

“It’s an unforgettable day of powerful performances, vibrant culture and world-class talent. Tickets are on sale now!”

For more information and to purchase tickets please see here.

Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh coming to Edinburgh this Christmas

  • Scottish premiere of immersive experience which brings Monet’s impressionist masterpieces thrillingly to life
  • Spectacular seasonal treat for art lovers in the Scottish capital

Edinburgh art lovers are being given the opportunity to enjoy not one but two stunning multimedia experiences this Christmas.

Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh come to the Scottish capital from Saturday, 29 November 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2026 – with Edinburgh hosting the Scottish premiere of the experience which brings the works of ‘Father of Impressionism’ Claude Monet to life in thrilling fashion.

The immersive spectaculars will be staged on different days throughout the five-week run at the Royal Highland Centre,

Tickets for both go on pre-sale at 9am today. 

People are being encouraged to sign up for the chance to be the first to secure tickets on www.beyondvangogh.co.uk/edinburgh

General sale opens on Wednesday, 18 June at 10am.

And there are a range of entry ticket options including special family tickets and ‘parent and child’ tickets which offer great savings on individual prices.

The Royal Highland Centre is Scotland’s biggest indoor and outdoor venue. Located at Ingliston to the west of Edinburgh city centre, it welcomes more than one million visitors a year and delivers some of the biggest events in Scotland.

It makes it the perfect location for Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh, with both multimedia extravaganzas featuring an immersive room which is 10,000sq ft in size.

The centre is also perfectly positioned with good transport links including the A8, the motorway network and Edinburgh Airport.

Produced by Annerin Productions and Paquin Entertainment Group, Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience celebrates the groundbreaking work of the ‘Father of Impressionism’ in mesmerising and colourful fashion.

In the immersive impressionist extravaganza, cutting-edge technology breathes new life into more than 400 of the legendary French painter’s canvases, taking visitors on a spectacular and unforgettable audio-visual journey through his captivating and colourful world.

Beyond Monet brings together some of the artist’s most famous paintings – including Poppies, Impression: Sunrise and his exquisite Water Lilies series – with lesser-known works which all swirl around the space, offering a fresh and exciting new look at much-loved masterpieces and a deeper connection with Monet, his subjects and his innovative technique.

Taking inspiration from Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, the designated home of Monet’s works, visitors can freely roam the Infinity Room where they are transported inside the paintings themselves to the accompaniment of a moving original score.

Meanwhile, Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings together more than 300 of the post-Impressionist icon’s paintings blended with cutting-edge technology and a specially curated musical soundtrack to tell the story of one of history’s most influential artists, with people able to wander through iconic works – including The Starry Night, Sunflowers and Terrace of a Café at Night – as they came alive around them.

This is Annerin Productions’ third visit to Scotland following Beyond Van Gogh at Glasgow’s SEC in 2024 – where it won critical acclaim and was seen by 50,000 visitors, and the same experience’s residency at the P&J Live in Aberdeen this summer.

It is the first time the entertainment company has staged anything in Edinburgh.

Anna Parry, UK Business Development at Annerin Productions, said today: “I’m absolutely delighted we’re bringing Beyond Van Gogh to Edinburgh this Christmas, particularly after the very warm welcome Scottish art lovers have already given the experience in Glasgow and the demand for tickets for this summer’s Aberdeen run.

“I’m also excited to be able to present a very special Scottish premiere – Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience – in the city. Edinburgh was at the heart of the Scottish Enlightenment and art has always played a hugely important role in its cultural landscape.

“Beyond Monet is a stunning show packed with many of his most important and most powerful artworks, immersing art lovers in his revolutionary impressionist world and accompanied by a wonderfully evocative soundtrack.

“With both experiences running throughout December and into the New Year, they’re an ideal festive gift for the art lover in your life, as well as being a great day out for families looking to do something together in the run up to and over the Christmas holidays.

“The Royal Highland Centre is the perfect venue for both Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet and I’m excited to work with the team there who have been incredibly supportive and enthusiastic about our vision.”

Mark Currie, Director of Venue at Royal Highland Centre, said: “Being able to host such unique and immersive events like Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet at the Royal Highland Centre is testament to the truly unique space we have here at Ingliston.

“As Scotland’s largest indoor and outdoor venue, we have an extremely versatile space, and we can’t wait to see these art masterpieces come to life in such an exceptional way for those across the city and beyond to enjoy!”

Website –  www.beyondvangogh.co.uk

Facebook – Beyond Van Gogh UK | Beyond Monet UK

Instagram – @beyondvangoghuk | @beyondmonetuk

Rising Scottish artist and TikTok star NATI performs a pop-up gig on the Edinburgh Tram

Rising Scottish artist and TikTok star NATI (1.8 million followers) performed a pop-up gig on the Edinburgh Tram on Friday to drum up excitement for her upcoming gig at the Royal Highland Hoolie in just two weeks’ time.

The Hoolie takes place Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June at Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston as part of Scotland’s largest outdoor event, the Royal Highland Show.

Rising Scottish artist and TikTok star NATI performs a pop-up gig on the Edinburgh Tram to drum up excitement for her upcoming gig at the Royal Highland Hoolie in just two week’s time. The Hoolie takes place Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June at Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston as part of Scotland’s largest outdoor event, the Royal Highland Show.

Highland Hoolie lineup confirmed

‘Whiskey Roll’ star Cammy Barnes and Scottish TikTok Sensation Nati Dredd help complete the toe-tapping line-up for June’s Royal Highland Hoolie

Scottish-based singer-songwriter Cammy Barnes, fresh from the success of his breakout single Whiskey Roll, which continues to sit within the Official Big Top 40 UK singles chart, is joining the wave of new talent performing at this year’s Royal Highland Hoolie, taking place on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June at the Royal Highland Centre as part of the Royal Highland Show.

Cammy is quickly becoming one of Scotland’s most exciting musical exports. His raw vocals, heartfelt lyrics and commanding stage presence has earned him a fast-growing fanbase across the UK and his slot at the Hoolie on the Saturday is sure to be a standout moment of the weekend.

Cammy Barnes gave fans a taste of what’s to come with a pop-up gig at the Edinburgh taproom of official Royal Highland Show beer partner, Innis & Gunn at the Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom, Lothian Road, Edinburgh, raising a glass, and the roof, with a short acoustic set for customers.

Cammy Barnes said: “This is my first time playing at the Royal Highland Hoolie and I can’t wait to experience its festival atmosphere!

“There’s really nothing quite like playing to a home crowd – the energy and banter is unparalleled. I’m buzzing to be taking to the stage on the Saturday night as part of an absolutely smashing line-up. It’s going to be magic night! Come join us on Saturday 21st June at Royal Highland Centre!”

TikTok sensation Nati Dreddd, who boasts 1.8m followers on the social media platform thanks to her infectious energy and anthemic folk-pop sound will also perform at the Hoolie on the Friday evening.

Additional announcements include, festival favourites The Dangleberries, who will take to the stage on the Friday and whose high-octane blend of bagpipes, rock and Celtic rhythms guarantee a night to remember, and dynamic Nashville-based duo, Zach & Maggie, known for their contemporary take on Celtic and Appalachian music will perform on the Saturday evening.

The pair will be bringing authentic country vibes straight from Nashville to the Hoolie stage, offering a true taste of the American South in the heart of Ingliston.

All acts will be introduced by the charismatic Pat Canavan, who returns as special host for the weekend.

The newly announced acts will join previously announced headliners The Whistlin’ Donkeys on Friday and Nathan Carter on Saturday, alongside Trail West, Mànran, and The Tumbling Paddies – creating a line-up that showcases the very best in folk, country and Celtic music talent from both sides of the Irish Sea.

The Royal Highland Hoolie is produced by Farmers Bash.

Mark Currie, Royal Highland Centre Director of Venue, said: “From chart-topping artists to Nashville and Scottish folk favourites, the mix of musical talent we have on-board this year is outstanding and perfectly encapsulates the diversity and energy the event brings year-on-year.

“The Royal Highland Show is Scotland’s largest outdoor event, and the Hoolie is quickly becoming one of the highlights of the Show weekend. Don’t miss out on tickets for an unforgettable experience of music, community and good times!”

2025 marks the third year of Innis & Gunn acting as the official beer partner of the Royal Highland Show.

Standalone Hoolie tickets are priced at £39 and available to purchase now via the Royal Highland Show website: www.royalhighlandshow.org.uk.

The Royal Highland Hoolie continues to grow each year, bringing top-tier live music to Scotland’s biggest agricultural event.

Royal Highland Centre to host Fawkes Festival – Scotland’s largest fireworks event this year

Scotland’s Largest Fireworks Event Will Welcome 15,000 Visitors And Offer a Safer Way to Experience the Fun

  • New professionally managed festival set to welcome over 15,000 visitors, creating a safer Fawkes alternative to individual family shows 
  • One night extravaganza will take place on Sunday 3rd November

The Royal Highland Centre and Showground located at Ingliston on the western outskirts of Edinburgh, is set to host Scotland’s largest fireworks event this year. The new professionally managed festival – Fawkes Festival – is set to welcome over 15,000 visitors, creating a safer Guy Fawkes alternative to individual family shows and will take place on Sunday 3rd November.

Designed and produced by the team at GC Live and delivered by technical partners, 21CC Group, Fawkes Festival promises a feel-good evening for the whole family to enjoy. The spectacular fireworks event will be a unique and immersive safer way to experience the fun of Guy Fawkes Night.

With breathtaking fireworks accompanied by entertainment including the world-famous Scottish bagpipe band, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and the sensational street theatre and LED drummers’ troupe, Spark! who magically transform the landscape with mysterious characters, there’s something for everyone. 

Sponsored by Taylor Wimpey, Fawkes Festival’s feel-good programme of entertainment will boast everything from fairground rides to food and drink, a roaring bonfire, sky trackers, lasers and more. 

Geoff Crow, Director of GC Live said: “We are thrilled to bring Scotland’s Red Hot Fawkes Festival to the Royal Highland Centre this year and look forward to welcoming over 15,000 visitors for an evening filled with delicious food and drinks, breathtaking performances and a spectacular fireworks display.

“At GC Live we are committed to creating events which are both enjoyable and safe for all attendees. An organised and large-scale fireworks events such as Fawkes Festival, held under strict safety regulations, offers a very secure and enjoyable experience for all visitors at the fireworks event. 

“With professional oversight, designated viewing areas, clear signs throughout the site, crowd management strategies and compliance with established guidelines, Fawkes Festival will ensure that the excitement of fireworks can be enjoyed responsibly and safely.”

Bori Sallaiova, Event Manager at the Royal Highland Centre said: “It has been a privilege to plan and bring this exciting fireworks event to life in collaboration with the team at GC Live. We are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Royal Highland Centre this November for Fawkes Festival.

“At the Royal Highland Centre we are committed to the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, we are excited to host Fawkes Festival which will be conducted under strict safety protocols and expert supervision, reducing the risks associated with private fireworks use.

“GC Live will ensure that guests can experience the excitement of a fireworks display in a secure setting.”

For more information on the Fawkes Festival and to book tickets, go to: 

www.fawkesfestival.com

Royal Highland Show to display over 800 exhibitors

The Royal Highland Show, running from June 20th – 23rd 2024, promises to offer an unforgettable experience with a wide array of trade stands featuring everything from artisanal crafts to cooking demonstrations and agricultural machinery. With over 800 exhibitors spread across the 110 acre site, it is set to surprise and delight show-goers with this year’s theme being ‘acres of epicness’.

For the foodies: 

Stuffed full of food and drink, the show offers boundless opportunities to sample Scotland’s finest produce. There are also cookery demos on offer in the Food for Thought Cookery Theatre, with some of the country’s top chefs including Head Chef at The Globe Inn, Fraser Cameron, FutureChef Winner, Phoebe Lawson, and Head Chef at Benugo, Emma Clark-Szabo, to name a few. There will also be a huge choice of food vendors serving everything from haggis neeps and tatties to freshly prepared fish and chips and from lobster rolls to Greek gyros. 

With Scottish staples such as Mrs Tilly’s, Mackies of Scotland, Innis and Gunn and Highland Park, there are options for those with a sweet tooth or looking for a tipple to tide them over. The world-renowned Johnnie Walker whisky will have a pop-up bar showcasing their vintage truck, ensuring the taste of Scotland’s quintessential whisky is shared with visitors. There will also be a Taproom Bar from Innis & Gunn.  

For the shopaholic: 

For the avid shoppers, a vast range of retail opportunities await, spread across numerous shopping villages, offering clothing, shoes, crafts, gifts, pet supplies, art, toys and a range of premium shopping outlets which can be found at the Countryside Village. Event attendees also might be surprised to find the Renewable Village, offering a variety of sustainable products and services including wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, tidal, biomass companies and more.  

This year the Home and Gift Hall has had a layout revamp and now includes the Scottish Handcrafts Championships. There will be a number of notable clothing retailers available such as Beaumont & Bear, Elm of Burford and Lanx Shoes. Hoggs of Fife, known for its hand welted country footwear, will also be offering a 20% discount on all items for RHASS members.  

For music lovers: 

For those wearing their dancing shoes, the West Stage line-up is not to be missed. Performances to suit all music tastes from folk rock and swing to reggae and opera will take place in addition to daily ceilidh sessions.  

Additionally, tickets are available to purchase for the Royal Highland Hoolie presented with Farmer’s Bash which is back with eight live folk and country music acts performing on the evenings of Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June. From viral sensation Nathan Evans, Scottish folk pioneers Tide Lines and the eclectic sounds of the Peatbog Faeries, the diverse range of sounds offers a little bit of something for everyone. 

For families:

Experience a world of fun and creativity at the Royal Highland Show, where kids go free! Explore and discover activities linked to food, farming and the working countryside under one roof at the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) Discovery Centre. Circa Alba’s exciting mix of movement and circus skills, including juggling, parkour, capoeira, along with professional face painting and Annie the alpaca and her family from the Alpacas Trekking Centre, will let little imaginations soar. Dive into abstract art where kids can engage in animal-themed arts and crafts, creating personalised keepsakes to take home.  

For the farmers: 

The Royal Highland show offers farmers the chance to see some of the best livestock and machinery available up close and personal! As well as the latest labour, time and money-saving gadgets being on display at the RHASS Technical Innovation Awards.

The Scottish Association of Young Farmers (SAYFC) will also be present throughout the show, with visitors encouraged to stop by and experience what it means to be part of Scotland’s largest rural youth movement.

David Tennant, Head of Royal Highland Show, said: “This year’s Royal Highland Show is bigger and better than ever and it’s all thanks to the wide variety of exhibitors. The diverse array of trade stands is a true celebration of everything Scotland has to offer in agricultural heritage, artisan crafts and rural communities.

“We are on track for a sold-out show, so if you’d like to experience a mix of entertainment, sample Scotland’s wonderful larder and see the very best in livestock, from the traditional to the unexpected, it’s worth purchasing your tickets now. It’s not to be missed!”  

Explore a wide variety of products and services at the Royal Highland Show. Mark your calendars for June 20-23, with limited tickets available please visit https://www.royalhighlandshow.org/ to book your spot. 

Programmes for the show can be purchased from the Official Royal Highland Show Merchandise Shop opposite the Main Ring clock tower or from roving sellers throughout the site.

Please drink responsibly – UK Chief Medical Officers recommend men do not regularly exceed 3-4 units daily and women, 2-3 units daily.

For more information please visit www.Drinkaware.co.uk

TONIGHT: Hit Wrestling Show Set for Comic Con Crossover

BBC Stars Grado and Lee Greig will be part of the action 

Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW), Scotland’s premier wrestling promotion, is set to rock the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh at Comic Con Scotland on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October.

Fans attending this year’s Comic Con Scotland can enjoy free wrestling throughout the weekend at the convention. The ring will be set up next to the panel stage and features the best wrestlers in the country battling it out between Q&A panels with A-list stars Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, and more.  

Joining the action-packed lineup are two renowned BBC stars – Grado and Lee Greig. Grado, known for his role as Police Constable Hugh McKirdy in BBC Scotland sitcom Scot Squad, is a household name in Scottish entertainment.

Lee Greig (also known as Jack Jester), fresh from his appearance in BBC Scotland comedy “The Scotts,” brings his unique brand of mayhem to the ring.

At night, fans can attend a separate, ticketed ICW event in the same building: ICW Fight Club. This special event is tailored for wrestling fans of all ages, and is a perfect opportunity for families to bond over the thrills and spills of Scottish wrestling in a wrestling-only setting. 

Tickets for the Saturday night ICW Fight Club event are available in two formats – Family of 4 Tickets and Single Seats. Importantly, Comic Con Scotland tickets are not required for entry, making it convenient for wrestling enthusiasts to attend this show separately.

Don’t miss this historic weekend of family-friendly wrestling entertainment. You never know who might turn up!

Date: October 7th, 2023

Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the event running from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Location: Royal Highland Centre, Royal Highland Centre Ingliston, EH28 8NB.

City Council and West Town Edinburgh Ltd agree joint approach for the sustainable expansion of Edinburgh

Proposals for a new £2 billion, sustainable ‘20-minute neighbourhood’ on 205-acre West Town site ‘set to transform Scotland’s Capital’

West Town Edinburgh Ltd, the development consortium which owns more than 200 acres of prime development land to the west of Edinburgh, has agreed a joint approach with the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver a major new ’20-minute neighbourhood’ for the city. 

Both parties have agreed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ which sets out how they will work closely together to prepare a delivery strategy for the sustainable expansion of Edinburgh at the West Town site. 

The agreement was announced by Cammy Day, Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council and Graeme Bone, Group Managing Director of Drum Property Group, developers of West Town, at the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREIIF) in Leeds

The 205-acre West Town site – located between Ingliston Park and Ride and the Gogar Roundabout at the western gateway of Edinburgh – is one of the most strategically important development areas in Scotland.

The £2 billion project presents the opportunity to help meet the housing needs of the nation’s capital whilst delivering a significant sustainable urban expansion for the city.  

The area is identified in the City of Edinburgh Council’s City Plan 2030 as having the potential to become a vibrant, high-density city extension with a capacity for 7,000 homes, along with the commercial and community facilities required for a 20-minute neighbourhood.

The proposals for West Town also align with the ambitions of the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework 4, which was approved in February 2023. The Edinburgh Tram route runs directly through the site, and a new station will be created to ensure the whole development has access to quick and efficient public transport.

Subject to the development of a delivery strategy as set out by the joint Memorandum of Understanding, as well as the approval of City Plan 2030 and in accordance with all relevant Council policies and the appropriate planning consents, it is hoped that work will start on site next year with the first phase of homes and community amenity being ready for occupation from early 2026. 

Welcoming the agreement, City of Edinburgh Council Leader Cammy Day said: “Edinburgh is quickly becoming a trailblazer for the type of affordable, sustainable homes our residents need and this overlooked land at West Town could pave the way for thousands more. 

“We are leading the way as a city to harness new technologies to make developments greener and fairer – building low and zero carbon homes which are energy and cost efficient – so I’m looking forward to working with West Town Edinburgh to build on our net zero ambitions. 

“Wherever you are in Edinburgh and wherever you choose to go, everyone should feel connected to all of the amenities they need to live well locally, so I’m pleased to see their vision for a 20-minute neighbourhood approach.

“As a Council we’ve been modernising planning and procurement policies so that we can maximise the amount of affordable and social housing and community benefits each new development brings. 

“Currently, over 150 households bid for every council and housing association home that becomes available, so we must set our sights on this development unlocking a huge amount social housing. With demand for affordable homes higher than ever before, this is what our city desperately needs.”

Graeme Bone, Group Managing Director of Drum, added: “This agreement is a major step forward in realising the ambition we share with the Council for the area and for the city, further strengthening the long-term collaborative process that is set to deliver a positive and high-quality  transformation of the west of Edinburgh. 

“The amount of space on the site combined with its superb location allows for a natural extension for the city providing 7000 mixed-tenure homes and new jobs in a new 20-minute neighbourhood.

“West Town has direct access to some of the best public transport in Scotland – the tram line travels through the site and there are integrated rail, cycle and road connections, creating a strategic gateway to Edinburgh. 

“We look forward to continuing to work with the Council to advance our shared vision to create a new, sustainable urban quarter for the city.”

Drum Property Group is currently delivering a variety of transformative mixed-use projects across Scotland, including the award-winning Buchanan Wharf and Candleriggs Square developments in Glasgow. 

For more information on West Town, visit www.west-town-edinburgh.com