Edinburgh drivers should expect ‘busier than usual’ traffic as Royal Highland Show gets underway in Ingliston

The four-day event at Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, celebrates Scottish food, farming and rural life and attracts thousands each year. Between June 20 and June 24 - the showground will be open from 7am-8pm Thursday-Saturday and 7am-6pm on Sunday. 

Traffic is already building in the area with Edinburgh Travel News advising the M8, A89, A8 and Edinburgh City Bypass are likely to be busier than usual. The AA warned drivers to expect delays on Glasgow Road in both directions near The Royal Highland Centre turn off.

Drivers in Edinburgh should expect delays on the A8, M90, M9 and surrounding roads with the Royal Highland Show beginning today | Traffic Scotland

Shortly after 7.30am today, Traffic Scotland said: “Royal Highland Show traffic already building this morning southbound on the M9 slip at Newbridge with the M90 also picking up for those heading to Ingliston. Do give yourself plenty of travel time this morning!”

Writing on social media, Edinburgh Travel News said: “It's the first day of Royal Highland Show today. M8, M9, A89, A8, A720 are all likely to be much busier so allow plenty of time, especially for journeys to the airport.”

Traffic Scotland reported traffic was starting to build in the area | Traffic Scotland

Edinburgh Airport are encoring travellers to plan their travel in advance and consider using public transport. Providing a statement on their website, they said: “We're encouraging passengers to leave extra time for their journeys as the Highland Show, combined with the busy summer holiday period at the airport, means there may be some queuing traffic on routes around the airport - particularly in the west of the city.”

They added: “In particular the A8 Glasgow Road is likely to see queues, so anyone arriving at the airport by car is encouraged to factor this in when planning their journey.”