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
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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

Exhibitions

The Scottish Motorcycle Show

8th March 2025 - 9th March 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The Scottish Motorcycle Show returns to the Royal Highland Centre on March 8th & 9th with all the latest models, major manufacturers, and breath-taking live action!

Music

Terminal V Festival

19th April 2025 - 20th April 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

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

Days Out

The Garden Party

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The Garden Party, at the Royal Highland Centre, will be a magical space where curious kids and adventurous adults can come together to celebrate music, creativity, and the joy of being outdoors!

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!

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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