Exhibition Information
AgriScot is the place for those seeking answers to the myriad of questions on their own circumstances. Scotland’s Farm Business Event is where the best commercial and technical advice is on offer.
The Lowland Machinery Hall is the Country’s largest winter display of machinery where visitors will be able to view the latest developments in farm hardware and technology…from the latest tractors to equipment for both arable and livestock farms.
Add in competitions for aspiring young agricultural professionals, silage and new products, business seminars, technical demonstrations and over 200 trade stands exhibiting a wide variety of products, services and advice covering every aspect of agriculture and it’s easy to see that AgriScot is the place to be if you are in the business of farming.
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Venue Opening Times
| Date: | Wednesday 21st November 2012 |
| Opening times: | 9am - 5.30pm |
| Venue: | The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh |
| Charges: | FREE Entry, FREE Parking, FREE Cloakroom facility, FREE Show Catalogue FREE cup of coffee available in the Strathmore Restaurant, Lowland Machinery Hall before 10.30am |
| Dogs: | With the exception of guide dogs, dogs will not be admitted to the exhibition halls. |
Event Programme
A rough timetable of events is shown below. A confirmed programme for AgriScot 2012 will be published here nearer the event.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00am | Doors Open - free coffee for early visitors in the Strathmore Restaurant | Lowland Hall |
| 10.15am | Dairy Competition - the Ayrshire, Jersey, Holstein, and Red and White breed competition starts in the judging ring | Show Ring |
| 10.30am | Hoof Trimming – a working demonstration on this important aspect of cow husbandry will be given by Alun Garton | Central Hall |
| 11.25am | World Wide Sires Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year - presentations will be made to the four finalists and the winner of this prestigious competition will be announced | Show Ring |
| 11.45am | Heifer Championships | Show Ring |
| 11.55pm | Super Heifer Championships | Show Ring |
| 12.30pm | Beef Demonstration Dr Basil Lowman will demonstrate modern methods of carcase evaluation on the live animal | Show Ring |
| 12.30pm | RSABI Annual General Meeting | Upper Foyer |
| 1.15pm | Business Skills Competition Results Announced | Upper Foyer |
| 1.30pm | Hoof Trimming - another chance to pick up tips on hoof trimming |
Central Hall |
| 2.00pm | Dairy Competition - Judging of the countries top dairy cattle continues | Show Ring |
| 2.05pm | Business Skills Award Presentation | Show Ring |
| 3.30pm | Hoof Trimming - final chance to catch tips on hoof trimming | Central Hall |
| 3.35pm | Prize Presentations - Super Cow and Super Heifer announced | Show Ring |
| 5.30pm | Doors Close |
