Where do chicken nuggets come from?
That was one of the questions posed by a primary school pupil on a RHET visit to Hopetoun Estate as the farmer showed the pupils around the chicken shed. For this child, it was the first time he had seen a chicken – not to mind a live one - and he was truly amazed that his favourite McDonald’s happy meal came from these birds.
FAQs - The Big Top at Royal Highland Centre
Answers to FAQs about the Big Top at Royal Highland Centre.
More to RHASS than the RHS
As a registered Scottish charity, RHASS fulfils its purpose of supporting Scottish agriculture and rural communities in many ways; one of the main ones is in putting on the Royal Highland Show.
RHASS announces cancellation of 2020 Royal Highland Show
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has today confirmed that the 2020 Royal Highland Show will not go ahead as planned due to restrictions brought on by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Notice of Election of Ordinary Directors
RHASS Members are entitled to stand for election as an Ordinary Director for the area in which they are resident. Nominations are now open for Ordinary Directors for the term 2020 - 2024. The closing date for receipt of nominations is Wednesday January 8th 2020
Meet our new President - Fiona Armstrong
This year’s Presidential Team hail from Dumfries and Galloway. Fiona Armstrong, Lady MacGregor and Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries, leads the team this year as President. As a renowned regional and national broadcaster, Fiona has championed the Scottish countryside through her presenting work on programmes including Border Life and River Journeys. We spoke to Fiona to find out how she got involved in farming, what her hopes are for the Presidential Team over the coming year
RHASS Regional Roadshow 2019
Building on last year’s successful series of roadshows featuring Doug Avery, key staff and local directors toured Scotland during October and November to hear from Members on their home turf.
RHASS announce 2020 Nuffield Farming scholar
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland has awarded funding for the 2020 Nuffield Farming Scholarship to Emma Patterson-Taylor from Edinburgh. Emma, a project manager from the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS), will undertake a study into the position of farming in the public consciousness.
Meet the Director - John Sinclair
In our latest ‘Meet the Director’ blog, we spoke to John about his farming career, his role at the Show and why he would highly recommend getting involved with RHASS.
RHASS board announces appointment of new Chairman
Lothian farm manager, William (Bill) G Gray ARAgS, has been appointed Chairman of the RHASS board, replacing James (Jimmy) Warnock MBE who has completed his two-year term.