Wondering how to get to The GWCT Scottish Game Fair? Where to stay? You’ll find the answers to these questions in our FAQs below.

5-7 July 2024

The Fair is open from 9am until 6pm

From Dundee, Edinburgh or Glasgow, follow the signs for the ‘A93 Braemar’. We are situated two miles north of Perth on the A93.

Train

Regular train services arrive in Perth Station from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee to Perth – for timetable information contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit www.thetrainline.com. Transfer to the GWCT Scottish Game Fair is then by taxi or bus.

Bus

Perth’s bus station, just a few steps away from the train station, has buses to Scone Palace. Buses 3 and 58 buses leave a few times per day.

Pedestrian access is via the North Lodge entrance to Scone Palace (not the main gate) and down Yew Tree Walk, then along the side of the car park to the Scottish Game Fair gate.

Bicycle

For information on cycle routes in Perthshire please visit Perth and Kinross Council. For information on cycle hire please visit Scottish Cycling Holidays. Details of the National Cycle Network can be found here.

All ages welcome. Accompanied Children under five years enter free of charge.

Dogs are welcome across the event, in all areas.

We operate a dog creche for your four-legged friend, which you can use for a small fee.

Please do not leave your dog in the car especially on warm sunny days.

Keep your dog on a lead all times to ensure it is under control.

Standard admission tickets are valid for any day, as is the two-day ticket.

Enclosure packages are day specific.

The GWCT Scottish Game Fair is pleased to operate a scheme to provide one complimentary entry ticket for any adult unable to attend the Fair unaided. We are afraid it does not extend to children as they must be accompanied by an adult to attend the Fair.

Supporting Documentation:

All free Carer/Personal Assistant tickets require evidence of supporting documentation. This is mandatory in order for the Carer/Personal Assistant ticket to be issued. Please bring along a copy of one of the below relevant documents:

  • Middle or Higher Rate DLA for care and/or mobility
  • Receipt of personal independence payment (PIP)
  • Evidence of being severely sight impaired
  • Recognised assistance dog ID card

If you require a free Carer/Personal Assistant ticket in order to attend the Fair please purchase a standard ticket at the relevant price in advance. Please make your way to the Fair and come to the ticket office adjacent to the entrance where your Carer/PA ticket will be issued and you will have fast track entry. Please do not queue at the on-day sales points as they are not able to issue the free Carer/Personal Assistant ticket.

Yes – make sure you get your hand stamped as you leave by one of our volunteers on the entrance gate.

Yes there is plenty of free parking at The Scottish Game Fair in designated car parks.

You can prebook parking via our Gold Forward Parking service which allows you to park near the entrance in a reserved area.

Book Gold Forward Parking here. 

Yes. There is a parking area for people with disabilities close to the entrances to the Fair site, blue badges must be displayed and the car park stewards will direct you to the forward parking area.

Event Mobility

Event Mobility (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) will be providing electric mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs at this event for the use of mobility impaired, disabled and elderly visitors.

To reserve an electric mobility scooter or manual wheelchair please book online here.

Online bookings must be made two days before the event.

Bookings cannot be taken during the event. If there is spare equipment available at the event it is offered on a first come, first served basis only.

Event Mobility are at a number of other events. For further information please visit their website.

Own mobility scooter?

If you bring your own mobility scooter, please ensure that it is fit for purpose, bearing in mind that the event takes place in a grassy field. The Scottish Game Fair will not take any responsibility for accidents resulting from use of unsuitable private mobility scooters.

It is a grass site with some tracks, most areas are wheelchair accessible.

Yes, located near the Main Arena. Visitors can leave their shopping while they enjoy the Fair, for a small charity donation.

Yes. Show guides in book form will be available at The Scottish Game Fair.

Yes. There are numerous bars and catering areas around the site.

Yes. VIP packages include options for breakfast and lunch. Prices to be confirmed in the New Year.

Yes. Camping is available. Click on our camping section here for more details.

There is also a camping site for exhibitors which should be booked in advance.

  1. Open fires and disposable BBQs are not permitted.
  2. Generators are not permitted.
  3. When camping, only use purpose built gas stoves with small gas bottles (2.2kg), no spare bottles to be brought.
  4. There will be restricted vehicle movements on the campsite over the weekend, no vehicle movement in the hours of darkness. The speed limit on site is 10mph. Normal vehicle regulations apply to driving around on site.
  5. No sound systems will be permitted on site.
  6. Pitches will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, pre-booked only
  7. Sleeping in cars overnight is not permitted.
  8. Strictly no Chinese lanterns on site.
  9. Strictly no fireworks on site.
  10. Strictly no drones permitted to fly from the campsite.

Full Terms & Conditions here 

Yes. Full details of accommodation partners to follow.

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