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Accessible Day Single – This ticket is your admission ticket and includes one complimentary companion ticket.
Accessible Day Tickets & ParkingWe have two accessible platforms at The Royal Highland Show. One to view the Main Ring and one to view the Jubilee Ring. Spaces on these platforms are on a first come first serve basis and you may be asked to show your accessible admission ticket on entry to the platform. As platforms have a limited capacity, these are strictly for access customers plus one companion. The accessible platforms are uncovered so please dress appropriately for the Scottish weather. All platforms have ramp access.
Advanced Mobility is located at both the East and West Entrances (internal) and have wheelchairs and scooters available to hire. To hire a wheelchair or scooter please contact Advanced Mobility directly by phone on 01274 297777 or through their website.
Learn More about ADVANCED MOBILITY WEBSITEAssistance 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 and that animals can be unpredictable and may react to dogs in their presence.
This is a completely new area for 2025 which puts some of our Accessibility facilities under one roof making it easier to access them during the show! The services available are: • Visitor Information • Lost Property • Accessibility and Welfare Help • Quiet Space • Baby Care & Nursing • International Visitors. QUIET SPACE OPENING TIMES - 10:00 - 18:00
We will have BSL Interpreters available on Saturday 21st June at the accessible viewing platform (AVP) at the Main Ring. You will be able to view them from the AVP or main grandstand. If you have an issue viewing the interpreters, please speak to one of our stewards. The interpreters will be signing the following classes: -12:30- Heavy Horse Turnouts- Pairs -14:30- Grand Parade -16:00- Showjumping Grand Prix -17:30- Heavy Horse Turnouts- Singles
This year there will be an accessible toilet at all toilet locations at the show. We also have three changing place facilities located in the Cattle Hall, Members Village & on Avenue H. For all toilet locations please view our Accessible Map below!
View Our Accessible MapWe have a number of Hearing Loops that can be picked up from our Box Offices, Membership Office and the Information & Wellbeing Hub. View our Map or Download our RHS App for specific locations and how to get to each point!
Our RHS App supports all the native Apple and Android accessibility features, including screen reading as well as offering accessible wayfinding routes! Simply download it through the Apple Story or Google Play Store
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.
If you are parked in the West car park out with the accessible car park, we have a shuttle bus in operation from 09.00-21.00 each day, going back and forward between the West Gate and the whole of the West car park. Please look for the bus stop signage around the car park.
Taxi Drop Off/Pick Up Point
There is a taxi drop off/pick up point right outside the East Entrance on Ingliston Road.
Lothian Bus Service 98 runs 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.) travel for free with their pass.
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
The closest tram stop to The Royal Highland Centre is Ingliston Park and Ride. Ingliston Park and Ride is a 15-minute walk from our South Entrance or there is a fully accessible shuttle bus that goes back and forward from the tram stop and the East Entrance every 15 minutes between 07.00-21.00.
The closest train stations are Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. Lothian Buses Service 97 services both stations and drops off at the East Entrance of the Royal Highland Show.
VIEW OUR FULL BUS & TRAM TRANSPORT GUIDE
For more information visit our Getting To The Royal Highland Show page on our Website
Click Below for More Information on Accessibility
From |
To |
Distance (Meters) |
East Accessible Car Park |
East Entrance |
230 |
West Accessible Car Park |
West Entrance |
220 |
Taxi Drop Off/Pick Up Point |
East Entrance |
40 |
Ingliston Park and Ride Tram Stop |
South Entrance |
1100 |
East Entrance |
Changing Place (Avenue H) |
160 |
North Entrance |
Cattle Hall Changing Places Facility & Accessible Toilets |
140 |
West Entrance |
Accessible Toilets |
20 |
South Entrance |
Accessible Toilets |
130 |
East Entrance |
Accessible Toilets |
160 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
Cattle Hall |
360 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
Scotland’s Larder |
510 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
Forestry Arena |
160 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
MacRobert Sheep Shearing Theatre |
460 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
Jubilee Ring |
200 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
Agri Innovation Arena |
515 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
Big Wheel |
420 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
North Entrance |
430 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
West Entrance |
440 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
South Entrance |
690 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
East Entrance |
500 |
Main Ring Accessible Viewing Platform |
Jubilee Ring Accessible Platform |
200 |
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, event programme and directional signage.
Cattle Hall (Highland Hall)
This building is accessible by wide doors with a width of 1.79m. 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 concrete but it may be covered in hay/straw which could make it inaccessible for wheelchairs, scooters or prams.
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 view the Clydesdale Horses in the Central Hall via an indoor ramp from the Cattle Hall.
Scotland’s Larder (Lowland Hall)
This building is accessible by a lowered pavement and doors with a width of 1.66m. The doors do have a small lip on the floor but there are fire exits at the side of the building which would accommodate a wheelchair, scooter or prams.
This building is only one level. 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.
The Royal Highland Hoolie is an outdoor standing event. The event and entrance lanes are located on grass with no concrete paving although there will be trackway in the accessible viewing area.
At the entrance lanes, there will be a dedicated Accessible Lane.
There are accessible toilets in the main event area and in the VIP area. There are no changing place facilities available inside the event, but we do have these facilities available in the venue should you need access to them.
There will be an accessible viewing area available for accessible customers. Spaces in this are on a first come first serve basis and you may be asked to show your accessible admission ticket on entry to the area. As the area has a limited capacity, wheelchair users will be given priority.
There will be a Kids Zone for families attending.
There is a seating area beside the catering units. This is at the back of the event, but you will still be able to see and hear the stage from this area.
There will be no strobe lighting at the event.
Our Box Offices and the Membership Office will have lowered counters and hearing loops.
We have no strobe lighting at the Royal Highland Show.
All bar and catering units that trade at the Royal Highland Show agree to value accessibility. Where possible they will try to have step-free access, lowered counters and large print or picture menus available. And their staff will be available for any assistance.
We have seating areas in the Countryside Area, The Green Food Court, The Craft Food Court and East Food Court.
We have been working hard to include high level signage throughout the event.
We have three animal crossing points around our Main Ring that are closed multiple times throughout the day to manage animals crossing to and from their stabling areas to the Main Ring.
When the crossings are closed, this stops all pedestrian travel around the area until the crossings open and causes large crowds to congregate. The crowds tend to stand at the barriers to watch the animals passing so if you want to avoid crowds we would suggest staying back from the barriers until the crossing is reopened.