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
	Royal Highland Centre Website
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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

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!

Exhibitions

Classic Trucks & Tractors

28th February 2026 - 1st March 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

From the organisers of Truckfest comes Classic Trucks & Tractors, a brand-new show on 28th Feb & 1st March 2026 at the Royal Highland Centre.

Exhibitions

The Scottish Motorcycle Show

7th March 2026 - 8th March 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The Scottish Motorcycle Show returns to the Royal Highland Centre on March 7th & 8th with all the latest models, major manufacturers, and breath-taking live action!

Music

Terminal V Festival

18th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The walls are set to shake and the earth will rumble once more as the Terminal V Festival returns to the Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on 18th and 19th April 2026.

Pet

The Scottish Kennel Club: Double Championship Dog Show

14th May 2026 - 17th May 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The Scottish Kennel Club is delighted to be holding, once again, its double (All Breed & General) Championship Show in May 2026.

Music

British Pipe Band Championships

30th May 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The pipes are calling you to the Royal Highland Centre on 30th May for the British Pipe Band Championships.

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!

Exhibitions

Truckfest Scotland

1st August 2026 - 2nd August 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 1st and 2nd August 2026, it's a great day out for the family!

Music

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival

22nd August 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Heather On The Hill Festival is a brand-new family-focused one day festival taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 22 August!

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!

Music

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Florence + The Machine

24th August 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Florence + The Machine have announced they'll play Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2026 on Monday 24th August with special guests Self Esteem and Jacob Alon!

Music

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Lorde

25th August 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Grammy-winning artist and cultural powerhouse, Lorde is the latest addition to the Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2026 lineup at the Royal Highland Centre on 25th August!

Music

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Deftones

27th August 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

Multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced an Edinburgh Summer Sessions show at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Thursday 27th August, with special guests IDLES!

Music

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Prodigy

29th August 2026

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh West

The Prodigy will bring their huge headline performance to Edinburgh Summer Sessions at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Saturday 29th August!

Live Music Venues

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Live Music Venues

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Live Music Venues

George IV Bar

54 George IV Bridge , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1EJ

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Live Music Venues

Malones Leith

48-52 Constitution Street, Leith EH6 6RS

Authentic Irish bar. Live music, live sport & local food and drink in the heart of Leith.

Live Music Venues

Festival Village: Waverley

Waverley Mall Rooftop 3 Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh New Town EH1 1BQ

Festival Village: Waverley is the newest addition to Edinburgh's festive scene.

Live Music Venues

The Voodoo Rooms

19a West Register Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2AA

The Voodoo Rooms is an award-winning bar & restaurant located in central Edinburgh

Live Music Venues

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

10 New Market Rd, Edinburgh West EH14 1RJ

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Live Music Venues