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.

About Royal Highland Centre

	Royal Highland Centre Ingliston, Edinburgh West EH28 8NB
	01313356200
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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.

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Upcoming Events at Royal Highland Centre

Music

Campfire Country Music Festival

23rd May 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Get ready for a boot-stompin' good time at this year's Campfire Country Music Festival on Friday 23rd May at the Royal Highland Centre!

Music

Beatmasters Music Festival

24th May 2025

Edinburgh West

Get ready to turn back the clock for the most epic day and night of pure nostalgia at the Beatmasters Music Festival on 24th May at Royal Highland Centre!

Music

We Love It: Family-Friendly Tribute Festival

25th May 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Join us at the Royal Highland Centre on Sunday 25th May for an unforgettable day of music, food and family fun at: We Love It: Family-Friendly Music Festival!

Music

Forth 50 - Live! - CANCELLED

31st May 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Forth 1 is celebrating it's first 50 years with an incredible live gig at The Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 31st May!

Music

RSPBA UK Pipe Band Championships

12th July 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The Royal Highland Centre is delighted to announce a new collaboration with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) to host the UK Pipe Band Championships on 12th of July.

Days Out

Scottish Festival of Motoring

20th July 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 20th July 2025, it's a must go event for all the family!

Gardening

The National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show at the Royal Highland Centre is fun-filled event for all the family, offering entertainment and activities for both children and adults!

Days Out

The Garden Party

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Get ready for a magical weekend of music, creativity, and unforgettable family fun when The Garden Party takes over the Royal Highland Centre on 26th 7 27th July!

Exhibitions

Truckfest Scotland

2nd August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 2nd and 3rd August, it's a great day out for the family!

Music

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Sam Fender

22nd August 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Sam Fender's People Watching tour is coming to the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Friday 22nd August, with special guest Olivia Dean as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2025!

Music

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Chappell Roan

26th August 2025 - 27th August 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

American singer-songwriter Chappell Roan and special guests will play the Royal Highland Centre on 26th & 27th August as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions!

Gaming

Tabletop Scotland 2025

5th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

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

Exhibitions

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show - Edinburgh

4th October 2025 - 5th October 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

A visit to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre is a must if you're planning a home upgrade!

Exhibitions

Comic Con Scotland

11th October 2025 - 12th October 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Comic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 11th and 12th October 2025!

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