THE ROYAL Highland Show has raised almost £500,000 in sponsorship, an increase of almost £50,000 on the previous year
Title sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland continues to support the show as a number of other major sponsors – Marks & Spencer, Greenspan Energy, Quality Meat Scotland, Mc- Fadyens Contractors, Peter D Stirling Ltd, Lactallis McLelland, Highland Wagyu and Harbro – have confirmed their renewed support for the event, which attracted nearly 190,000 visitors in 2016.
Trade exhibitor Scot Heat and Power is looking to increase its existing presence at the show by becoming a major sponsor this year of the renewables area. Pollock Farm Equipment Ltd is sponsoring the Ayrshire section of the show to mark the firm’s 150th attendance as a trade exhibitor. Graham Gillespie is also returning to sponsor one of the showjumping competitions for the 36th year in a row.