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Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 17 reviews

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A staple of the music festival calendar in Edinburgh since 2018 featuring acts such as Florence & the Machine, Tom Jones, The Courteeners and many more - Edinburgh Summer Sessions will take place in the city's Royal Highland Showgrounds from 2024.

Location

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Royal Highland Showgrounds, Ingliston, Newbridge EH28 8NB

Getting there

Buses: 

The city centre event shuttle (Lothian Bus Service No.98) runs from Edinburgh city centre straight to the entrance of concert, with a service that will get you to and from the site in no time. The service runs via the east end of George Street, facing towards St Andrew Square with additional pick-ups at Shandwick Place and Haymarket and along the A8 with an approx. journey time of 30 minutes. 

The Airlink 100, Skylink 200 & 300, First Bus services 20 & 63 and Stagecoach’s Jet 747 service all run regularly and drop off close to the Royal Highland Centre. 

Citylink operates services from across the country that drop off on the nearby on the A8 nearby the Royal Highland Showgrounds. 

Mega Bus run services from across the country, dropping off in Edinburgh Bus Station where you can onward travel via the City Centre Shuttle Bus service. 

Train: 

Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket are the closest stations to the Royal Highland Showgrounds that provide excellent links to the rest of the UK. 

From there, pick up the City Centre Shuttle Bus (Lothian Service 98) or the Tram, and jump on our free shuttle service from the Tram station. 

Tram: 
This low-emission option takes you to Ingliston Park & Ride, which is only around a 25-minute walk to the entrance to the event. There will also be a free shuttle bus service to/from Ingliston Park & Ride throughout the event. 

The Tram service will be extended in order to provide convenient transport back into the City Centre. 

Taxis/Pick Up/Drop Off: 

If you are being picked up/dropped off by private car or taxi, please head for the Royal Highland Showgrounds and follow the signage to the dedicated pick up/drop off point.  

Parking: Parking will be available to book in advance (£15 plus bf per car) 

Accessible Parking: Accessible parking will be available, details can be found in access info 

Air: 

The Royal Highland Showgrounds are situated adjacent to Edinburgh Airport.  

Over 180 flights connect Edinburgh to the rest of the UK and Europe each day and the Royal Highland Centre is just a 15-minute walk from the airport and neighbouring airport hotels. 

Accessibility

We want Edinburgh Summer Sessions to be an event that is accessible for all. 

We have a dedicated Access Team working to constantly improve the experience for accessible customers so, we welcome and encourage feedback from our attendees on our accessible facilities. 

Accessible facilities are not for the use of people with temporary impairments or circumstances such as broken bones, healing wounds or pregnancy. Customers concerned with any of these points can contact the Access Team. 

Please remember to check general event information in addition to the specific accessible information provided in the accessible information section. 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the event's Access Team through the following channels accessed@smmrsessions.com 

Reviews

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 17 reviews
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  • Was a fantastic day from start to finish

    by It was a fantastic event! on 21/08/2024Royal Highland Showgrounds - EdinburghRating: 5 out of 5

    Great Venue and all the bands were fantastic! Can't wait for next year!

  • It's was a chilled friendly gig, did mind me off titp

    by Jaks, amazing gig, just what I needed 💖 on 21/08/2024Royal Highland Showgrounds - EdinburghRating: 5 out of 5

    Had a great time, bumped in to old pals I grew up with and it's brilliant to see them 💖

  • Amazing venue!

    by Kirks on 20/08/2024Royal Highland Showgrounds - EdinburghRating: 5 out of 5

    The whole event was just really well set up and organised! Bus dropped us right at A8 and picked us up there. The set up of bar, food, toilets was perfect as the queues moved really quickly. There was loads of space for folk to stand and watch and still be close to the stage at the same time. The bands were amazing, particularly OCS! We will definitely be going to see them again the next time they visit Scotland! Just a pity it was grey and cloudy but apart from that it was just perfect!

  • Great performances, poor event

    by AlliBongo on 20/08/2024Royal Highland Showgrounds - EdinburghRating: 3 out of 5

    Performances were great, the food and drink options were very expensive, there were no vendors selling merchn other than a tent with about 3 tshirts for £30 a pop and bucket hats. Not impressed. I attend a lot of music festivals and despite the fantastic line up this was a real let down.

  • Absolutely superb

    by Audz on 19/08/2024Royal Highland Showgrounds - EdinburghRating: 5 out of 5

    Having seen them 9 times already was great to introduce my best friend and oldest niece to ocean colour scene thanks for the magnificent experience as always

  • Great day

    by Ally on 19/08/2024Royal Highland Showgrounds - EdinburghRating: 5 out of 5

    travel to the venue and back was perfect . Great venue , great crowd 5 star

  • Great wee festival

    by Pepsicola on 19/08/2024Royal Highland Showgrounds - EdinburghRating: 4 out of 5

    First time at summer sessions and it was really good. Great location for a festival. The only complaint everyone seemed to be moaning about was the bar! I'm not sure why the queues were so long as it's cashless so you would think quicker but I waited over an hour twice to get drinks which isn't acceptable.

  • Bands great. Venue Not

    by RG on 18/08/2024Royal Highland Showgrounds - EdinburghRating: 3 out of 5

    Bands were great and ticket was good value for money. Venue is a pain to get to and from, there are far better options. Toilets were an absolute shambles and the bars weren't much better. Overall decent, but getting the basics right would have made it a lot better.

  • Ingliston

    by Butelassie on 18/08/2024Royal Highland Showgrounds - EdinburghRating: 5 out of 5

    An amazing venue, cracking bands, excellent service!!

  • Amazing concert

    by Susan on 18/08/2024Royal Highland Showgrounds - EdinburghRating: 4 out of 5

    One of the best gigs I've been too, all the bands were amazing! The atmosphere was great. Just a load of people enjoying the music. The only downside was the bar, horrendous queues and servers weren't quick. More people walking about than serving