BUS
Lothian Buses run two Show services the 98 service and the 97 service that will both take you directly to the East Entrance of the Show.
Wanting to know how to get to this years Show?
Look no further than our extensive guide below detailing how you can get to and from the Show via both Public Transport and by Car for both the Show days and the Royal Highland Hoolie!
TRAVELLING BY BUS & TRAM - RHS
Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams will be running services direct from Edinburgh to the Royal Highland Show.
TRAM
Edinburgh Trams take you all the way from Leith to Ingliston Park and Ride, where you can hop on the shuttle bus to the East Entrance of the Royal Highland Show. Trams run from every 7 minutes.
For an extensive guide detailing every Lothian Bus & Tram route as well as this years Public Transport Map click the link here
Also make sure to download both the Lothian Bus & Tram App and our own Royal Highland Show App to make sure you are fully prepared for the Show!
TRAVELLING BY CAR
Please make sure that you have booked your car parking in advance of travelling to the Show. All parking must be purchased in advance. You will be turned away if you do not have a parking ticket. Tickets can be bought here alongside entry tickets.
We have two visitor car parks, one in the East and another in the West. If you have tickets for the Royal Highland Hoolie, please make sure that you park in the West Car Park. Signage and stewards will be on hand to help direct you!
There is forward car parking in each car park reserved for blue badge holders only. Make sure you have your Local Authority Disabled Badged displayed as you approach the car park and follow the signage.
ROAD CLOSURES
Please note, there will be road closures and changes in road layouts on approach to the Royal Highland Show throughout the four days. We highly recommend you use public transport to get to the event. However, if you plan on driving, please plan your journey in advance and leave in plenty of time.
ENTRY TO THE ROYAL HIGHLAND HOOLIE
The event starts on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st June. Gates open at 18:00, last entry is at 20:30 and the concert will finish at 22:30. Access to the Hoolie is via the West entrance.
Hoolie 2025 Tickets & Information
Travelling by Car
Please make sure that you have booked your car parking. All parking must be purchased in advance. You will be turned away if you do not have a parking ticket. There is still time to buy them here.
Car Park
Please park in the West Car Park if you plan to attend the Royal Highland Hoolie. The car park is across the road from the West Entrance and is located on grass. You will be able to see the West Entrance from the car park. The walkway is on grass and uneven track road.
Taxi Drop Off/Pick Up Point
There is a taxi drop off/pick up point at the West Car Park for the Hoolie, please follow the relevant signage.
For any ticketing questions please email feedback@rhass.org.uk
If you have any accessibility questions please email access@rhass.org.uk
SEE YOU SOON!
Travel To The Royal Highland Show
Find walking routes and public transport here!
Get a single-day return tram ticket to the Royal Highland Show at the Royal Highland Centre. Just hop on at any stop along the route and alight at Ingliston Park & Ride.
Remember to wear comfy shoes as there’s a bit of a walk to the gates! See the walking routes from Ingliston Tram Ride below!
Adult, child and family tram travel tickets are available on their website or the Travel for Edinburgh app.
Find out more here
Get a single-day return travel ticket to the Royal Highland Show. Hop on at any stops along the route, with the drop-off being on the A8 just outside the Royal Highland Centre.
If you plan on getting here by bus, Lothian Bus run the 98 and X18 services between Edinburgh City Centre 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.
For all information on Lothian buses to the Royal Highland Show click here
Other services available are: Citylink - 900, McGill's Scotland East – 18, 20, 63, X24, X25, Stagecoach – 747
If you’re planning to drive to the show you MUST buy your parking tickets in advance. Any cars without advance car parking tickets will not be able to park on site and will be turned away.
Please buy your tickets here in advance to avoid disappointment.