On this bonus episode of I visit Ingliston, as the Royal Highland Show 2026 inches ever closer and is now only a matter of weeks away.
I sat down with David Tennant, head of show and Blayne Dicke, tradestands manager to hear about how things are ramping up on site, how they are working with exhibitors and members to bring the show together, what the kinds of challenges can be at this stage of the process as well as how they go about putting on a show this size over four days.
We also talk about the staff and volunteers who make the show happen, The Reeling; the show's new nighttime entertainment, and what visitors can expect if they've not been before.
You'll find more information about all the events taking place over the weekend of the Royal Highland Show from 18 to 21 June, as well as more information on exhibitors, entertainment and logistics, including tickets, on https://www.royalhighlandshow.org
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