The Royal Highland Show Edinburgh 20th - 23rd June

May 22, 2013 - PRLog -- Over the course of the 4 days an estimated 180,000 visititors are expected to descend through the gates of the self proclaimed 'Greatest Show on Earth'. For those who think The Royal Highland Show (http://royalhighlandshow.org/the-show/) is just cows and combined harvesters...you're in for a shock.

The Royal Highland Show first ran in 1822 in Canongate in Edinburgh, but since 1960 it has permanently been held at the Ingliston Showground. The show had to be cancelled in 2001 due to the outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease making the 2013 show the 173rd show Highland Show in total and 53rd since its move to the permanent site at Ingliston, just across from Edinburgh International Airport.

So what's on offer..? The 40 hectare showground features almost everything to do with the countryside and rural pursuits. The show features masterclasses every day on anything from cooking to falconry. The food hall is one of the biggest in the country showcasing all of Scotland's delicacies. In terms of competitions at the Highland, there's a lot. Some of the nations best Show Jumpers will compete for over £50,000 in prize money, 1000's of cattle and sheep will battle it out for those most coveted 'supreme champion' titles.  Even the UK's cheesemakers will go head to head at this great event. What else is on offer? Shopping. Lots and lots shopping. So much in fact that the organisers have had to break it down into the following six areas -

Shopping Arcade & Marquee and Crafts Zone – gorgeous items of desire including home

Equestrian Village – everything you need for both horse and rider – all top brands available

Outdoor Living – enter via the floral walkway and peruse items for your garden from plants to Swedish barbecue huts

Food & Drink Hall – come hungry there is so much to try – we challenge you not to buy!

Motor Zone – looking for new car, pick-up vehicle, quad-bike or motorbike ? You’ll find all major manufacturers represented at the Show

Lifestyle Village – as the name suggests, this is where you will find the latest lifestyle accessories from phones to spa baths, swimming pools and furniture

If you're needing somewhere to stay for the Highland, The Parliament House Hotel http://www.parliamenthouse-hotel.co.uk is conveniently located on Calton Hill, just a few a miles from the showground. Regular shuttle buses and trains will be running from the nearby Waverley Station making the Parliament House Hotel an excellent choice for Highland Show accommodation. If you're making this holiday in Edinburgh to remember, why not double up our Discover Edinburgh (http://www.parliamenthouse-hotel.co.uk/special-offers/dis...) package with a visit to the show. Rates start from just £55 per peron per night.