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About Royal Highland Centre

The Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Edinburgh, sits adjacent to Edinburgh Airport and is a versatile exhibition centre and showground. With over 18,000 m² of indoor space, expansive parkland (about 110 acres), and parking for up to 15,000 vehicles, it’s a premier venue for large-scale events, concerts, and exhibitions. Whether you’re here for the Royal Highland Show, Gardening Scotland, or other major shows, we’ve got you covered with clear seating info, parking guidance, transport options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations.

Note: Seating is event-specific. Capacities listed reflect the arena or hall maximums and may vary by configuration. Always check the event page for exact seating layouts and tickets.

Key spaces include Highland Hall (up to 9,000 for concerts), North Arena (up to 15,000), West Arena (up to 25,000), and Lowland Hall (up to 6,000). The Pavilion offers flexible seating for theatre or banquets. The venue hosts iconic events such as the Royal Highland Show, Gardening Scotland, and the Knitting & Stitching Show, among others. Getting there is straightforward: use the A8 Glasgow Road in Ingliston, or hop off at the nearby South Gyle rail station. Airport Express and city buses serve the area, and large event shuttles may operate on event days. On-site parking is divided among three car parks, totaling around 15,000 spaces, making it easy to plan your arrival.

For a relaxed stay around event days, consider partner hotels like Tynecastle Park Hotel, Moxy Edinburgh, HIX Edinburgh, and DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport. We’ve curated affiliate partner options to help you book convenient stays and dining ahead of your visit. Secure your seats, plan your route, and enjoy the event with confidence—we’ve got you.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB, United Kingdom.
  • Location: Adjacent to Edinburgh Airport; accessible from the A8 Glasgow Road (Ingliston).
  • Venue type: Exhibition centre and showground with multiple indoor halls and outdoor arenas.
  • Indoor space: over 18,000 m²; Parkland: ~110 acres; Parking: up to 15,000 vehicles.
  • Parking: On-site parking (three car parks) totaling around 15,000 spaces.
  • Transit: Nearby rail (South Gyle) and Airport Express/City buses; large event shuttle options may apply.
  • Nearby hotels: Tynecastle Park Hotel, Moxy Edinburgh, HIX Edinburgh, DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport.
  • Notable spaces and capacities: Highland Hall up to 9,000 (concert); North Arena up to 15,000 (concert); West Arena up to 25,000 (concert); Lowland Hall up to 6,000 (concert); Pavilion capacity varies by layout (roughly hundreds for theatre/banquet).
  • Notable events hosted: Royal Highland Show (major RHASS event); Gardening Scotland; Knitting & Stitching Show; Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show; Classic Trucks & Tractors and other large-scale exhibitions.
  • Renamed/demolished: Formerly known as the Royal Highland Showground (Ingliston Showground). No demolition reported; currently operating as the Royal Highland Centre.
  • Notes for ticket buyers: Seating charts are event-specific; capacities listed above reflect arena/hall maximums and may vary by configuration.