RHASS Membership
For over 240 years, RHASS, with its rich heritage, has creatively promoted the interests and priorities of the land-based industries and rural communities of Scotland.
Dear Members,
If you have a question about your membership, please email membership@rhass.org.uk with your name and membership number if known (or full address including postcode) and your full query or call 0131 335 6215.
Response times are around 1-3 working days. A member of the team will respond as soon as possible.
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Please visit our FAQS about your membership here
Thank you,
The Membership Team
The Board of Directors is responsible for the governance of the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) and all RHASS members are entitled to stand for election as an Ordinary Director for the area in which they are resident. Diversity of experience and background strengthen the decision-making processes of the Board and RHASS welcomes applications from all members.
Nominations are open for Ordinary Directors for the term 2024-2028.
The nomination form and ancillary information are available here:
2A. Charity Trustees Information Sheet
2B. Charity Trustee Declaration Form
The closing date for receipt of nominations is 5pm on Wednesday 10 January 2024 with completed forms and any supporting emails to be sent to the Governance Officer, Kirsty Bell, by email at kbell@rhass.org.uk. In the event of there being two or more valid nominations in any area, information on how to vote will be provided to all members who are resident in that area.
RHASS General Meeting
A General Meeting of the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland took place on Monday 20th of November. Thank you to those members who engaged and attended.
The proposal to increase fees as follows was passed by the members present:
- Adult Annual - £105 from January 2024
- Adult 10-year Term - £1,050 from January 2024
- Life - £2,550 from January 2023 (agreed in 2022)
- Junior - £50 from January 2024
- Senior - £50 from January 2024
The full report can be found here
We will contact all members who will be affected by these changes. If you wish to discuss your membership options, please email the membership team at membership@rhass.org.uk or call on 0131 335 6215.
Yours,
Chelsea Krausen
Membership Manager
Member Benefits
Members of RHASS can enjoy a range of exclusive benefits…
The right to attend the Royal Highland Show on all four days
The ability to buy discounted tickets for the Show
Exclusive Access to the Members Pavilion and Members Area at the Show with accompanied guests.
Discounts at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport
Discount on airport parking with Secure AirParks
Discounts on Hoggs of Fife clothing
The ability to stand for election as a Director of RHASS Society, as well as the right for all members over the age of 16 to vote in Director elections and the AGM
Subscription to the Society Magazine
Discount on livestock and competition entry fees for the Royal Highland Show
Membership options
Annual Membership
Adult £105.00
- Other membership options
- Under 18 years £50.00
- 18 and over £105.00
- 67 and over £50.00
Term Membership
Adult 10 Year £1050.00
- Adult 10 Year Term Membership: £1050 (payment options available)
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to protect and promote the rural economy of Scotland by leaving RHASS a Gift in your Will
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