1822
The year the first show was held.
178
The Royal Highland Show is now in its 178th year.
280
The show takes place over 280 acres.
4
The show takes place over four days.
190,000
In 2017 the show welcomed a record 190,000 visitors.
6,000
More than 6,000 livestock are featured at the show.
1,017
The number of trade exhibitors attending last year’s show.
1,329
The number of prize winners at last year’s show.
£54m
The show is estimated to have boosted the Scottish economy by £54m.
20%
The number of people attending the show for the first time last year rose by 20%.
94%
Of people commented on the event’s great atmosphere last year.
7
The Royal Highland Show becomes Scotland’s 7th largest town.
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