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

Terminal V Halloween Festival

1st November 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Terminal V Halloween returns to the Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 1st November!

Nights Out

Fawkes Festival: Royal Highland Centre - CANCELLED

2nd November 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Get ready to be blown away when Scotland’s fabulous fireworks extravaganza Fawkes Festival returns to the Royal Highland Centre in November!

Exhibitions

Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh

29th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!

Days Out

Scottish Festival of Motoring

19th July 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 19th July 2026, it's a must go event for all the family!

Music

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Cure

23rd August 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The Cure, one of the most influential and iconic bands of all time, have announced they will headline a show at Edinburgh Summer Sessions on Sunday 23rd August!

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