AgriScot 2026: Date, Venue and What to See at Ingliston

AgriScot 2026 takes place on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB, open 8.30am to 5.00pm. Entry, parking, the cloakroom and the show catalogue are all free, according to the organisers. This year is the event’s 25th anniversary, and the Lowland Hall is billed as the country’s largest winter display of farm machinery. Below is what to expect, how to get there and how to make the most of a day looking at tractors, balers and livestock kit.

AgriScot 2026 at a glance

All of the details below come from the official AgriScot website, agriscot.co.uk. Check it again before you travel in case anything changes.

• Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026 (one day only)
• Opening times: 8.30am to 5.00pm
• Venue: The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB
• Cost: free entry, free parking, free cloakroom and a free show catalogue
• Registration: visitor registration is open online, and registering in advance saves time on the day

What is AgriScot?

AgriScot calls itself the UK’s number one farm business event. It is aimed at farmers, farm managers, agri-business professionals and land managers who want products, services and advice for their own businesses. The show runs indoors across four exhibition halls at the Royal Highland Centre, including the newer Upland Hall, with more than 240 trade stands covering every part of agriculture.

Alongside the trade stands there are business seminars, technical and livestock demonstrations, a beef demonstration, livestock classes, a silage competition, the Farm of the Year Awards and competitions for young agricultural professionals.

Machinery to look out for at AgriScot 2026

For machinery buyers, the Lowland Hall is the main draw. The organisers describe it as the largest winter display of machinery in the country, covering everything from the latest tractors to equipment for arable and livestock farms.

The AgriScot Product Innovation Award is also worth following. Nine exhibitors have been shortlisted for 2026, and the judges will present the award at the winning stand at about 9.30am on the morning of the show. Machinery-related finalists named by the organisers include:

• McHale TerraDrive: a hydraulic drive axle offered as an option on McHale Fusion 4 Plus machines, designed to add traction and reduce strain on the tractor.
• Kverneland DAT Ecopatch: an AI vision system integrated on Kverneland sprayers that identifies weed patches in wheat, cereals and oilseed rape.
• Kverneland DryScan: real-time dry matter measurement for self-propelled feed mixers, so the ration can be adjusted automatically during loading.
• Spread-a-Bale Combi-Bale: a dual-purpose machine for bedding and feeding livestock.

The rest of the shortlist covers dairy, calf monitoring and herd management technology. The full list and the trade exhibitor list for 2026 are on the AgriScot website.

Getting to the Royal Highland Centre

The Royal Highland Centre is on the edge of Edinburgh, a few minutes from Edinburgh Airport. The organisers give these routes:

• From Glasgow: M8 towards Edinburgh, then the Edinburgh Airport slip road.
• From the north: M9 towards Edinburgh, then the Edinburgh Airport slip road.
• From the south: A1 to the city bypass and on to Edinburgh Airport, or the M74 to the M8 and A8.
• By rail: trains run to Edinburgh Waverley, then a short tram journey to the venue.

Car parking is free because AgriScot subsidises the fees, and blue badge holders are directed to the forward area of the North Car Park by the North Gate.

Tips for buyers visiting AgriScot

A one-day show goes quickly, so a bit of planning helps:

• Register before you go. It saves queuing at the gate.
• Check the floor plans. AgriScot publishes 2026 floor plans and an exhibitor list, so you can mark the stands you need to see first.
• Know your budget and your spec. Write down the horsepower, bale size, linkage or loader spec you need before you start talking to dealers.
• Compare new with used. Seeing new machines up close is a good way to judge what a tidy used one should look like. Our used tractor buying checklist covers the main checks.
• Arrive early for the innovation award. The winner is announced around 9.30am.

If you are planning ahead for the new year, our LAMMA 2027 guide covers the January show at the NEC in Birmingham.

Browse used farm machinery before or after the show

Shows are great for ideas, but plenty of good farm kit changes hands used. On Plant And Tractor Trader you can browse used tractors, balers, telehandlers, farm equipment and sprayers and spreaders from dealers across the UK and Ireland. Current examples include a 2016 McHale Fusion Vario and a 2018 McHale 991 LBER bale wrapper.

Looking for something specific? Set up a free stock alert, or post a wanted request and dealers with matching stock can get in touch.

For dealers: keep the conversation going after AgriScot

Visitors at a show often go home and search online before they buy. If you are a dealer, make sure your stock is easy to find. PTT offers unlimited listings for £100 + VAT a month, or you can book a single 8-week listing for £150 + VAT. We also build dealer websites from £750 + VAT, with hosting free for the first year and £225 + VAT a year from year two.

AgriScot 2026 FAQs

When and where is AgriScot 2026?

AgriScot 2026 is on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB. It is open from 8.30am to 5.00pm, and it is a one-day event.

Is AgriScot free to attend?

Yes. The organisers say entry, parking, the cloakroom and the show catalogue are all free. Registering online in advance is recommended to save time on the day.

Is there machinery at AgriScot?

Yes. The Lowland Hall is described by the organisers as the country’s largest winter display of farm machinery, from tractors to arable and livestock equipment. There are more than 240 trade stands across four halls.

Buying or selling farm machinery?

Whether you are hunting for a tractor after the show or want more buyers to see your stock, we can help. Call or WhatsApp Glyn on 07470 093663, or browse the latest used tractors for sale on Plant And Tractor Trader.

Event details taken from the official AgriScot website on 14 November 2026. Plant And Tractor Trader – Webdigital Works.