The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Revamped TV programme puts Highland Show in focus
The Royal Highland Show has revitalised the format of RHS TV for 2024, which will now be produced as a one-hour daily programme featuring key event highlights, interviews and stories.
With the show being held over four days from Thursday June 20 to Sunday June 23, the programme will broadcast on Freeview channel and will also be available to watch on demand on the show website.
Show organisers have created a buzz around the 2024 event with the launch of its new creative campaign – Royal Highland Ohh!
This year the Home and Gift Hall has had a layout revamp and now includes the Scottish Handcrafts Championships.
Tickets to the show for children aged 15 and under are free of charge. Tickets are also available to purchase for the Royal Highland Hoolie, presented by Farmers Bash, which is back with eight live folk and country music acts performing on the evenings of the Friday and Saturday, including headline acts Tide Lines and Derek Ryan.
David Tennant, head of show for RHASS, said: “While tradition remains at the heart of the show, the event is far from conventional.
“Each year we build and grow on the last with an ever-increasing focus on sustainability while ensuring we continue to elevate the visitor experience.
“The show is renowned for its historic and traditional aspects, namely the livestock competitions and parades. However, over the years the show has developed so far beyond that and we are excited to put a spotlight on some of the elements that visitors might not expect to find over the weekend.
“Last year, we were delighted to welcome 217,000 people to the Royal Highland Show and we look forward to building on the event’s success as we welcome even more visitors, both returning patrons and newcomers, to the venue for 2024.”
Meanwhile, the RHASS annual general meeting which was due to take place on April 25 has been scheduled to take place later in the year.
The society says the reason for the date change is for auditors to complete their work and that thirdparty documentation has been delayed.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit royalhighlandshow.org