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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.

Royal Highland 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.

Upcoming Events at Royal Highland Centre

Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh

29th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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!

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Classic Trucks & Tractors

28th February 2026 - 1st March 2026

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

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The Scottish Motorcycle Show

7th March 2026 - 8th March 2026

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!

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Terminal V Festival

18th April 2026 - 19th April 2026

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.

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The Scottish Kennel Club: Double Championship Dog Show

14th May 2026 - 17th May 2026

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

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British Pipe Band Championships

30th May 2026

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

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Scottish Festival of Motoring

19th July 2026

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!

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Truckfest Scotland

1st August 2026 - 2nd August 2026

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!

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival

22nd August 2026

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!

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Cure

23rd August 2026

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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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Florence + The Machine

24th August 2026

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

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Lorde

25th August 2026

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!

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Deftones

27th August 2026

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!

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Prodigy

29th August 2026

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

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Comic Con Scotland

24th October 2026 - 25th October 2026

Comic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 24th and 25th October 2026!

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