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Scottish Game Fair at Scone: All you need to know – from what’s on to ticket prices

The 2023 event will run from Friday June 30 to Sunday July 2.

The Scottish Game Fair takes place between June 30 and July 2. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The Scottish Game Fair takes place between June 30 and July 2. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Scone Palace is set to welcome thousands of people as the Scottish Game Fair returns to the Perthshire venue.

Celebrating conservation and the countryside, the three-day event made its comeback in September 2021 following a Covid-enforced absence in 2020.

This year, the event will run from Friday June 30 to Sunday July 2.

We have a full guide with all you need to know about the event.

What are the Scottish Game Fair opening times?

The gates open every day at 9am, with the event closing at 5pm.

How do I get there?

If you are travelling by car, signs directing traffic to the fair will be placed on all major trunk roads leading to Perth.

Resurfacing work will take place on the A90 southbound by Longforgan from 7.30pm on Friday, with contraflow in place.

Pedestrian access is via the North Lodge entrance to Scone Palace (not the main gate) and down Yew Tree Walk.

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Perth. Passengers can then take taxis or local service buses to the fair.

What events are taking place at the Scottish Game Fair?

A variety of demonstrations will take place in the main ring, from falconry displays to performances by pipe bands.

There will also be gundog and foxhound displays taking place each day.

Other attractions include live cooking demonstrations in the Kitchen Theatre, with chefs including Nick Nairn returning to the fair.

A falconry display last year. Image:  Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Pipe bands will perform. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Dogs visiting the fair will also have activities to keep them occupied in a purpose-built arena, while spaniels and retrievers from across the UK and Ireland take part in a series of events.

Visitors will also be able to take part in fishing and shooting demonstrations.

Meanwhile, more than 400 exhibitors are set to pitch up at the fair, offering everything from food and drink to fashion.

How much does entry cost and were can you buy tickets?

One day’s entry costs £26 for adults and £6 for children aged 5-15.

Two-day tickets cost £50 for adults and £10 for children.

Three-day tickets cost £70 and £15 respectively.

These prices are based on booking tickets online in advance.

Daisy Roe, Murray Roe and Violet Tasker from Kirkcaldy at the 2022 event. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Nick Nairn’s pop-up Riverside Restaurant is also offering meal packages.

Entry into the fair and a breakfast costs £60. Entering with a lunch package costs £100.

For a breakfast and lunch deal, it will cost you £149.

Standard parking is free for all vehicles, with gold parking costing £20.

Advanced camping tickets are also available.

What is the weather forecast for Scottish Game Fair?

Attendees should expect to see light showers throughout the course of the weekend.

According to the Met Office, Friday will be cloudy with highs of 15°C with rain forecast from 2pm.

Saturday is set to be a lot sunnier with a high of 17°C.

It will be breezy with wind gusts excepted to reach 38mph in the late afternoon.

On Sunday, it is expected to stay dry and cloudy, with temperatures peaking at 16°C.

It will also be breezy once again.

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