Royal Highland Show 2025: City Buses Diverted for June Event

By Ivan PetrenkoMay 31, 2025 11:24 AMNews
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Empty buses prepare for June rerouting. Source: unsplash

From 19 to 22 June, Ingliston will turn into a busy meeting point for people linked to farming, food, and countryside life from local families to visitors and industry workers coming from all parts of Scotland and further afield. In preparation, Edinburgh’s public transport network will adjust and strengthen its bus routes to meet increased demand. The revised services aim to provide better links between the showgrounds and both the city centre and regional railway stations.

Key travel adjustments during the event include:

  • Route 98: operates from George Street to the showgrounds via Haymarket and Corstorphine, providing a direct urban link
  • Route 97: connects Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park stations to the East Entrance of the venue for those arriving by train
  • NightBus N98: offers early morning departures on 21 and 22 June, supporting return travel after evening activities
  • Increased frequency: buses will run approximately every 5 to 15 minutes, depending on time and route demand

The Royal Highland Show is a major cultural and agricultural gathering, held annually at the Royal Highland Centre. There are contests where farm animals are judged, massive machines on display, people showing off countryside skills in action, and stands where you can see and try food made in different parts of the country. The event attracts thousands of visitors over four days, combining professional showcases with public attractions. It’s one of those dates people mark early, drawing in both those who work the land and those just curious to see it up close.

Step into the Royal Highland Centre and you’ll find the Forestry Arena, where woodworkers put on a show as they chop logs, carve shapes, and swing tools like they were born doing it. Another highlight is the Countryside Area, which showcases rural skills, working dogs, and traditional crafts, offering an engaging look into Scottish outdoor life without leaving the event site. Crowds usually gather in these spots not because they’re loud or shiny, but because people enjoy watching real skills up close and getting a feel for how things are done by hand.

The extra buses make it easier to get around, especially if you don't know the streets of Edinburgh or you're coming in from somewhere else and just want to get to the show without confusion. With fewer transfers, shorter wait times, and consistent schedules, visitors can better plan their day. These adjustments offer clearer pathways to the venue and support smoother, time-saving movement for all attending the show.

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