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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

Live Music Venues

The Banshee Labyrinth

29 - 35 Niddry Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LG

We are based in the centre of Edinburgh's Old Town just a few steps from the Royal Mile.

Live Music Venues

OX184

184-186 Cowgate, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JJ

Under the shadow of Edinburgh's South Bridge is OX184 a bar and late night and live music venue; renowned for its wood-fired grill, craft beer and whisky...

Live Music Venues

Harmonium

7 - 11 East London Street , Edinburgh New Town EH7 4BN

The number one vegan bar and kitchen in Edinburgh & Leith. Open since 2017, our food is second to none on the East Coast.

Live Music Venues

Assembly Rooms

54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR

The Assembly Rooms are one of Edinburgh City Centre's largest and most impressive multi-purpose unique event spaces, perfect for any occasion from conferences, dinners and performances to exhibitions!

Live Music Venues

Whiski Bar & Restaurant

119 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SG

Whiski is a stunning multi award winning whisky bar and restaurant situated on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, full of character and with a brilliant atmosphere!

Live Music Venues

Legends

71 Cowgate, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JW

Classic and alternative rock club with regular drinks specials, themed events and karaoke nights.

Live Music Venues

Dropkick Murphys Edinburgh

7 Merchant Street , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2QD

Everyone’s favourite Irish Bar! Open late with live music Wednesday to Sunday. Located in the heart of Edinburgh, just off the Cowgate and overlooking the Grassmarket.

Live Music Venues

Patina Edinburgh

3 Airborne Place 1 New Park Square, Edinburgh Park Edinburgh , Edinburgh West EH12 9GR

Patina combines a restaurant, bar and in house bakery in a beautifully designed space and it's also a music venue.

Live Music Venues

Stockbridge Parish Church

7B Saxe Coburg Street, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5BN

Stockbridge Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland with various spaces available for hire which can accommodate a variety of events and classes.

Live Music Venues