Royal Highland Show A SHOW popular with Cumbrian breeders - the Royal Highland Show- has so far received over 1,000 entries for this year s livestreamed show After the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of last year’s show, the event will take place at the Ingliston showground, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, from June 14 to 20. The showing and judging of the livestock will be livestreamed during the behind-closed-doors showcase, which will welcome exhibitors from across the UK to shine a spotlight on the best of the country’s livestock. So far, 241 beef cattle entries have been received, with the largest class being British Limousin (37), with Highland cattle close behind (33). The dairy section has seen 78 entries, with classes in dairy showmanship (28), Holstein dairy calves (32) and coloured dairy calves (18) taking place this year.
More than 700 sheep have been entered for The Showcase, including good numbers of the traditional Bluefaced Leicester type The Royal Highland Showcase has revealed excellent livestock entry figures for its sheep, cattle and goat classes. More than 1100 entries have been confirmed for the innovative hybrid event, which is being held in partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, when it takes place at Ingliston from the June 14 to 20. The showing and judging of the livestock will be livestreamed during The Showcase to the usual home-based audience, but also accessible globally in a free hook up to the internet, shining a spotlight on some of the best of the country’s livestock.