Days out, Agricultural show

26 events

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The Scottish Game Fair

This fair entertains all the family with a variety of displays including falconry and terrier racing in the main ring, clay pigeon shooting and gundog and fishing competitions on the banks of the River Tay.

Scone Palace, Perth

Fri 5 Jul

£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Sat 6 Jul

£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Sun 7 Jul

£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826

  • 09:30 – 18:00

The Scottish Vintage Tractor and Engine Club Farming Yesteryear and Vintage Rally

A whole host of tractors, stationary and steam engines, vintage cars, lorries and other vehicles, plus trade stands and auto jumble.

Scone Palace, Perth

Sun 8 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 01738 552300

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Burghley Game and Country Fair

Get your agricultural on with the sixth annual Game and Country Fair, featuring falconry, gun dog and sheepdog displays, fishing ferret racing and even 'horse skateboarding' at the National Horse Boarding Championship. There's also a slew of craft tents, cookery demonstrations and trade stands for human folk.

Burghley House, Stamford

Sun 26 May

£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548

  • 10:00 – 18:00

City of Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show

The largest gathering of cattle in Scotland. Watch the judges select the prize-winners and enjoy lots of other entertainment besides.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 14 Sep

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Perth Show

Two day agricultural show with craft fairs, trade stands, livestock judging and more.

South Inch, Perth

Fri 2 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £10 (£5–£7; Family £25–£27) / 01738 623780

Sat 3 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £10 (£5–£7; Family £25–£27) / 01738 623780

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Scotland's Countryside Festival

An outdoor, agricultural festival with a modern twist. As well as the usual dog shows and shooting trials, look out for stunt horse riding teams, duck herding and terrier racing among many others.

Glamis Castle

Sat 27 Jul

Times vary / Cancelled / 01250 875712

Sun 28 Jul

Times vary / Cancelled / 01250 875712

Black Isle Show

Massive agricultural show featuring a horse show, livestock parades, trade stands, food and craft fairs, fairground.

Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord

Wed 31 Jul

£8–£13 (under 5s free) / 01463 870870

  • 08:00 – 22:00

Thu 1 Aug

£8–£13 (under 5s free) / 01463 870870

  • 08:00 – 19:00

Border Union Agricultural Show

Held in Springwood Park with magnificent views of Kelso Abbey and the junction of the rivers Teviot and Tweed, the Border Union Show includes an enormous range of livestock classes, as well as floral displays, a food fair, children's fair, and entertainment including displays by motorbike stunt and parachuting teams.

Springwood Park, Kelso

Sat 27 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

Dalkeith Agricultural Show

Agricultural show with horse, cattle, sheep, trade stands, handiwork, baking and floral art.

Westgate Park, Dalkeith

Sat 13 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01506 845084

Docwra's Manor Gardens

An old farmyard converted into a floral garden, featuring seasonal and region specific planting.

Docwra's Manor Garden, Royston

Wed 22 May

£4 additional charges for guided tours / 01763 260677

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Fri 24 May

£4 additional charges for guided tours / 01763 260677

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Wed 29 May

£4 additional charges for guided tours / 01763 260677

  • 10:00 – 16:00
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Doune & Dunblane Agricultural Show

Live stock judging and horse and pony competitions are paired with tractor rides, wood sculpture carving and other entertainments for the whole family at this fair and trade show.

Keir Mains, Dunblane

Sat 6 Jul

£7 (£4; Children £4; Family £18) / 01389 849417

  • 09:00

Dumfries & Lockerbie Agricultural Show

Agricultural show with cattle, sheep, horses, goats and showjumping. There's also a food festival, trade stands, flower and veg events and a crafts tent.

The Showfield, Dumfries

Fri 2 Aug

£12 (£8; unaccompanied children £2) / 01461 201199

  • 09:00

Sat 3 Aug

£12 (£8; unaccompanied children £2) / 01461 201199

  • 09:00

Echt Show

Running since 1853, the agricultural show has cattle, horse and sheep showings, plus sheep shearing, tug of war, kids' races, sausage competition, marquee dance and all the usual fun of the fair.

Echt Show Field, Westhill

Sat 13 Jul

£8 (under 17s £2; under 13s free) / 01330 830096

  • 08:45 – 01:00

Glendale Show

An agricultural show with pony competitions, animal classes, marquees and family entertainment.

The Show Field, Wooler

Mon 26 Aug

£12 ( £8) / 01668 283868

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Grantown Show

An agricultural show including a range of events from the usual livestock competitions to dressed vehicle parades, plus live entertainment in the afternoon.

Heathfield Park, Grantown on Spey

Thu 8 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £8 (Seniors £5; under 16s £2; evening dance £10) / 01343 551113

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Gwilym Richards Machinery Sale

An agricultural machinery show.

Chepstow Racecourse

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 01291 622260

  • 09:00

Sat 2 Nov

Free / 01291 622260

  • 09:00

Heavy Horse Show

One of Scotland's biggest heavy horse shows, offering the chance to get up close to nearly 200 horses, from tiny Shetlands through to sturdy Highland ponies and giant Clydesdales. Watch show classes, donkey classes and agility courses in the ring, take a pony ride and join in with children’s craft workshops.

National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride

Sun 14 Jul

£7.50 (£6.50; Children £5; under 5s free; Family £22) / 0300 123 6789

Kent County Show

'The Garden of England' shows off its best livestock in this three-day showcase. Alongside the critters (including camels!), expect a flower show, food tent, craft show, vintage vehicles and the Kent Spitfire flying overhead.

Kent Showground, Maidstone

Fri 12 Jul

£18–£20 (£11.50–£13; Family £37–£45; Children £5–£6) / 01622 630975

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sat 13 Jul

£18–£20 (£11.50–£13; Family £37–£45; Children £5–£6) / 01622 630975

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sun 14 Jul

£18–£20 (£11.50–£13; Family £37–£45; Children £5–£6) / 01622 630975

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Kinross Agricultural Show

A rip-roaring agro bash with the Grand Parade of livestock, vintage tractor display, dog show, falconry and highland dancing.

RSPB Loch Leven Nature Reserve, Kinross

Sat 10 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £10 (Children £2; Under 6s free; Seniors £8) / 01592 840030

Nairn Agricultural Show

Traditional agricultural show with livestock, trade stands a food fair and main ring entertainments.

Kinnudie Farm, Nairn

Sat 27 Jul

Times to be confirmed / £10 (Seniors £5; secondary school child £5; primary school child £1) / 01667 455214

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Orkney County Show

An agricultural show with horse, livestock and dog competitions along with nearly 100 trade stands featuring crafts and produce.

Bignold Park, Kirkwall

Sat 10 Aug

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01856 771441

Peebles Agricultural Show

The Peeblesshire Agricultural Society holds its annual show with a variety of livestock categories, plus entertainment and stalls.

Peebles, Peebleshire

Sat 17 Aug

Times & prices to be confirmed

The Royal Highland Show

Part agricultural show, part food festival, part family fun day out, with everything from motor, equine and craft programmes to food and drink and children's activities.

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200

Fri 21 Jun

Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200

…and 5 more dates until 29 Jun 2014

Turriff Show

Scotland's largest two day agricultural show featuring livestock, over 250 trade stands, a fun fair, indoor shopping mall and ringside entertainments.

The Haughs, Turriff

Sun 4 Aug

£13 (£10; under 14s free) / 01466 781866

  • 07:00

Mon 5 Aug

£13 (£10; under 14s free) / 01466 781866

  • 07:00

Vintage Tractor Working Day

Get up close to this vintage collection of tractors, with Clydesdale Horse ploughing, sheepdog demonstrations and traditional Scottish music by the Buchan Heritage Players.

Aden Country Park, Mintlaw

Sun 29 Sep

Free

  • 12:15 – 16:15