Accessibility at the Royal Highland Show

Toilets and Changing Places Facilities

All our permanent toilet blocks and main halls have accessible toilets. We also have various temporary accessible toilets at the event. 

Please see Event Map for all locations.

We have three changing place facilities at the event, in the below areas.

Cattle Hall

Please see a list of facilities for this Changing Place -

Bench - Adult Sized

Hoist – Ceiling, Loop

Washbasin Fixed Height

Non-Slip Floor

Floor Space (sq. m) – 12m² or larger

Emergency Alarm

Privacy Screen

Shower

Members Area

Avenue 10

We will have a temporary Changing Places Toilet just off Avenue 10.

Yes, we have a dedicated Changing Places toilet located on site. There will also be PAMIS Pamiloo facilities located around the showground.

You can purchase tickets via the Royal Highland Show website:    https://royalhighlandshow.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options

Adult Accessible Day Single – This ticket is your admission ticket and includes one complimentary companion ticket. Please be aware that, when required, our team may ask you to provide proof of accessibility when entering gate entrances. This includes a Blue Badge, PIP (Personal Independence Payment), Letter from a Medical Professional etc.

Accessible Parking – You can purchase Single Day, 2 Day or 4 Day Parking tickets. Please note a Blue Badge is required to gain entry to the Accessible Car Park.

Child Accessible Day Single – Unfortunately the ticketing system cannot process child accessible tickets as the system can’t process an order of only free tickets. However, these tickets can be manually sent over to an email address.

Please purchase any additional tickets via the link above first, then send over your order reference number and day you want to attend the event to access@rhass.org.uk and the child accessible tickets can be added to your order.

Car Parking

There are two Accessible Car Parks; one at the East Entrance and one at the West Entrance. Follow Event Signage from the A8 then follow the specific Accessible Car Park Signage.

East Accessible Car Park

The car park is across the road from the East Entrance on uneven hard standing. The walk way to the East Entrance is via a dedicated pedestrian route on flat ground.

West Accessible Car Park

The car park is across the road from the West Entrance and is on grass. You will be able to see the West Entrance from the car park. The walk way is on grass and uneven track.  

Taxi Drop Off/Pick Up Point

There is a taxi drop off/pick up point right outside the East Entrance on Ingliston Road.

Bus Travel

Lothian Buses Service 98 - Frequent buses between Edinburgh City Centre, Haymarket Station and the Royal Highland Show East Entrance.

Holders of a National Entitlement Card (Under 22s, Over 60s, Accessible Card Holders etc.) and Children 15 and under, travel for free on this service.

Tickets can be purchased via the Royal Highland Show website https://royalhighlandshow.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options.

Each Lothian Buses bus can hold 1-2 manual or motorised wheelchair/scooters or specialist wheelchair buggy which is no larger than 700mm wide, 1200mm long and 1350mm high or class 2 scooters with 3 or 4 wheels no larger than 600mm wide and 1000mm long, with a turning radius not exceeding 1200mm.

For more Accessibility Information for Lothian Buses, please see link below:

https://www.lothianbuses.com/accessibility/

There is a bus stop at the top of Ingliston Road outside the South Entrance that services the below buses –

Citylink - 900

McGill's Scotland East – 18, 20, 63, X24, X25

Stagecoach – 747

Lothian Buses - X18

Edinburgh Trams

The closest tram stop to The Royal Highland Show is Ingliston Park and Ride. Ingliston Park and Ride is a 15-minute walk from our South Entrance or there is a shuttle bus that goes back and forward from Ingliston Park and Ride and the East Entrance every 15 minutes between 07.00-21.00.

Tram stops can be accessed via gently sloping ramps or lifts with each tram having two dedicated wheelchair/buggy spaces per tram and dedicated priority seats.

For more Accessibility Information for Edinburgh Trams, please see link below:

https://edinburghtrams.com/contact/tram-accessibility

Train Travel

The closest Train Stations are Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. Lothian Buses Service 97 stops at both stations and travels to the East Entrance of the Royal Highland Show.

For more info please link below:

https://www.lothianbuses.com/royal-highland-show/

Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere at the Royal Highland Show, but please be aware that some areas of the event can be densely populated by people.

The event takes place on a 110-acre showground. The majority of pathing is tarmac roads or boardwalks. Although, our trade stands and displays are also spread over grass areas.

The Showground is made up of a grid system for each avenue. This is shown on our RHS App, Show Program that can be purchased inside the entrances and on our directional signage. 

Our most congested areas are around the Main Ring on Avenue O/7^th Avenue, inside Scotland’s Larder and on 13^th Avenue which is the avenue that runs towards Scotland’s Larder.

Cattle Hall (Highland Hall)

This venue is accessible by wide doors … The public area to view the cattle is all on the ground floor.

There will be a strong animal smell and loud noises by the animals in this area.

The flooring is flat concreate but the floor will mostly be covered in hay which could make the floor inaccessible.

The Cattle Hall closes to the public at various times throughout the day when animals are moving between the Hall and the Showing Rings. Closure timings are displayed in the Main Foyer of the Cattle Hall.

You can access the Clydesdale Horses area in the Central Hall via an indoor ramp from the Cattle Hall.

Scotland’s Larder (Lowland Hall)

This venue is accessible by a lowered pavement and wide doors. The doors do have a small lip on the floor but we have first exits at the side of the building which would accommodate a wheelchair or scooter. This venue is only one level and the walkway around the exhibition will be carpeted.

Scotland’s Larder and the avenue that leads to the hall are one of the busiest areas during the event.

We will have a Medical Centre at the top of 13^th Avenue and Welfare Facility on Avenue K. For any medical or welfare requirements please speak to one of our safety stewards.

Quiet Area

This year we will have a Quiet Area next to the Welfare Tent on Avenue K if you need some time out from the busy event.

We have seating areas in the Countryside Area, The Green Food Court, The Craft Food Court and East Food Court.