Royal Highland ShowSee all PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTSAnalysis: Swinney offers reassurances, farmers seek deliveryThe Royal Highland Show has always been a place where Scottish agriculture comes to take the measure of government. Ministers arrive armed with promises, farmers arrive with questions, and somewhere… MACHINERY8 new machines make their debut at the Royal Highland ShowMachinery makers flocked to Ingliston, Edinburgh, last week to put their latest creations under the noses of some 200,000 Royal Highland Show visitors. Here we pick out some highlights. Huge… ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWFarmers urged to reclaim food storyFarmers need to become stronger advocates for their industry as public understanding of food production continues to decline, delegates at a Royal Highland Show event heard. Addressing Women in Agriculture… LIVESTOCKPrizewinning livestock to the fore at Highland ShowThe Royal Highland Show attracted a record 210,000 visitors to Ingliston, Edinburgh, celebrating Scottish agriculture with livestock, machinery and innovation at its core. Held from 18-21 June, the event welcomed… BUSINESSNFU Scotland demands agricultural wages board axeNFU Scotland has called for the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board (SAWB) to be scrapped within 12 months, arguing the system is undermining the competitiveness of Scottish farming. The demand was… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONBiomethane backed as rural growth engine in ScotlandScotland could unlock £10bn of economic value and create about 8,000 jobs by dramatically expanding biomethane production, according to a new industry-backed report. Launched at the Royal Highland Show at… NEWSRising imports prompt NFU Scotland labelling callNFU Scotland has called for tougher country-of-origin labelling on food sold in shops and the hospitality sector, warning consumers are often left in the dark about where ingredients come from.… NEWSRoyal Highland Show sees livestock entries reboundThe Royal Highland Show is set for a strong livestock comeback this year, with English and Welsh exhibitors returning after last year’s bluetongue movement restrictions. Organisers the Royal Highland and… NEWSFinal call for Royal Highland Show member ticketsMembers of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (Rhass) are being urged to submit their applications for this year’s Royal Highland Show before Monday 1 June, as preparations… NEWSRoyal Highland Show sparks £551k turnaround for RhassThe charity behind Scotland’s largest agricultural event, the Royal Highland Show, has returned to profit following several years of significant financial losses. The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland… MACHINERY12 new machines steal the show at Royal HighlandMachinery manufacturers large and small were out in force at this year’s Royal Highland Show in Ingliston, Edinburgh. We round up the highlights to give you a good flavour of… LIVESTOCKRoyal Highland Show 2025: A celebration of successThe Royal Highland Show, which concluded on Sunday (22 June) at Ingliston, Edinburgh, has been hailed a success by the organiser, the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (Rhass).… More articles
