Royal Highland Show 2024 school group bookings now live!

The Royal Highland Show offers a unique learning opportunity for students of all ages. Whether they are interested in animals, food production, or sustainable farming practices, there is something for everyone.

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2024 Competitions

We are currently offering two competitions for schools to engage with.

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The Journey of Food - Sheep & Wool

We are currently delivering The Journey of Food - Sheep & Wool. Find out what’s happening and see all our new learning content on our dedicated project page.

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Help to support RHET

We teach children about food and farming to create a more food literate generation, but we need your help! Check out our JustGiving page to support us.

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Teachers

We can provide you with a digital, online farm visit experience in your classroom! We have a number of fantastic CfE linked videos and associated resources.

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Early Years Teachers

Our Early Years Boxes can now be booked. Please contact your local RHET coordinator to book. We also have a fabulous new Early Years resource covering real life farming.

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Resources

For a full list and links to all our current accessible resources suitable for 3-18 years olds, please visit our interactive Wakelet which is continually updated.

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Could you help RHET?

Are you interested in volunteering some time with RHET to maybe take some photos, shoot some videos, support the local committee with growing projects or help them navigate their plans? We have a comprehensive volunteer pack and dedicated resources to support our volunteers new and present.

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What's happening in your area

RHET has 12 Countryside Initiatives across Scotland, each run by a committee of volunteers with activities organised by an area Project Coordinator.

To find out about what's happening in your local area, click on the relevant sections below:


Visit us at the Royal Highland Show

We provide a word-class education programme for school groups on the Thursday and Friday on the Royal Highland Show.

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Request a Farm Visit

If you are a teacher, we can organise a fully risk-assessed and supervised farm visit for your class.

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We are in need of volunteers

Farmers

The thought of hosting school pupils on your farm may be a daunting prospect, but we can help you with the entire process.

Become a farm host

Speakers

If you could help children understand where their food comes from, if you are passionate about the Scottish countryside we'd love to hear from you!

Become a classroom speaker

Events

Throughout the academic year we need help with a variety of events, including at the Royal Highland Show.

Steward or help out at an event

Committees

Our programmes operate in 12 areas throughout Scotland, each with their own volunteer committee.

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