Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland
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The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland was founded in Edinburgh
in 1784 as the Highland Society of Edinburgh. The Society was formed 2 years after the repeal
of the Dress Act of 1746, at a time when there was renewed interest in Highland culture.
The Society is responsible for organising the annual Royal Highland Show
.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
in 1784 as the Highland Society of Edinburgh. The Society was formed 2 years after the repeal
Repeal
A repeal is the amendment, removal or reversal of a law. This is generally done when a law is no longer effective, or it is shown that a law is having far more negative consequences than were originally envisioned....
of the Dress Act of 1746, at a time when there was renewed interest in Highland culture.
The Society is responsible for organising the annual Royal Highland Show
Royal Highland Show
The Royal Highland Show is Scotland's annual farming and countryside showcase.It is held annually at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston over the second-last weekend in June , the event attracts over 1,000 exhibitors, 4,500 head of livestock, and an annual 200,000 visitors - making it Scotland's...
.
See also
- Highland Society of LondonHighland Society of LondonThe Highland Society of London is a charity registered in England, with "the view of establishing and supporting schools in the Highlands and in the Northern parts of Great Britain, for relieving distressed Highlanders at a distance from their native homes, for preserving the antiquities and...
- Royal Highland ShowgroundRoyal Highland ShowgroundThe Royal Highland Centre is the exhibition centre and showgrounds located at Ingliston west of Edinburgh, Scotland, adjacent to Edinburgh Airport and the A8....