In what has been described as a game changer for The Royal Highland Show this year, it will be livestreamed to showcase its 200th anniversary event across the globe. Organisers have secured £200,000 of funding from the Scottish Government to drive this ground-breaking initiative.
Supported by Royal Bank of Scotland, the show will take place at The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, from 23 to 26 June, 2022.
The free-to-view RHS TV will see a mix of live and pre-recorded content broadcast throughout the four days, featuring livestock judging, equestrian classes, culture, interviews, food and drink and the grand parade. Presenting RHS TV in the mornings will be Dougie Vipond, with Sarah Mack taking the reins in the afternoons.
RHS TV will also be transmitted across the showground on giant screens. The content captured can be replayed on the Royal Highland Show YouTube channel.
Bill Gray, Chairman of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), organisers of the event said: “This is a hugely exciting announcement which will allow us to bring the best of food, farming, and rural Scotland to audiences across the globe. RHS TV also presents great opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors to extend their reach beyond the 200,000 people expected to attend the event.”
Culture Minister Neil Gray comments: “I know how important events like this are to farmers, crofters and rural communities more generally. The show, which brings together Scotland’s world famous food and drink, traditions and culture to be enjoyed by attendees from around the world, will once again support Scotland’s events supply chain which has been particularly hard hit by the pandemic.”
Tickets, including for car parking, must be pre-purchased online. No tickets will be available at the gate. Tickets are limited. Children aged 15 and under go free when accompanied by an adult (free ticket must also be reserved in advance).
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