The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Scottish Game Fair closed its doors at the weekend, Sunday 6 July 2025, after welcoming over 34,000 visitors to the iconic grounds of Scone Palace, reinforcing its position as Scotland’s premier celebration of the countryside. A record Saturday attendance, helped by sunshine defying weather forecasts, created a vibrant summer party atmosphere, highlighted by an electric performance from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
Now in its 36th year, the Scottish Game Fair continues to serve as a vital platform for Scotland’s rural businesses, championing countryside traditions while providing education on conservation, sustainable habitat management, and biodiversity. From families discovering rare breeds and hill ponies to live falconry and gundog demonstrations, the central arena buzzed with activity, creating memories for thousands while underlining the importance of the rural economy.
The GWCT Scottish Game Fair is more than a celebration; it is a platform for conversation and change. Officials from the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust engaged with government representatives, landowners, and key stakeholders, discussing the evolving needs of rural Scotland and the importance of effective conservation strategies.
The bustling trade stands reflected the diversity of the countryside supply chain, with shotguns, clothing, and equipment showcased alongside working vehicles, luxury vehicles, and professional services. The fair highlighted the opportunities the countryside offers, and the many livelihoods it sustains across Scotland and beyond.
James Gower of event organisers Stable Events commented: “The GWCT Scottish Game Fair continues to provide a wonderful shop window for Scotland’s rural traditions, businesses, and countryside, whilst also providing a vital platform to share and debate modern-day challenges. After 37 years, the fair is proving to be as relevant and robust as ever, and the fair’s future is very bright indeed.”
The event underscored the fair’s evolving mission to protect Scotland’s rural way of life while innovating for a sustainable future. The conversations and connections made across the weekend will continue to drive meaningful actions within Scotland’s conservation and rural business communities.
The organisers are delighted to announce that the GWCT Scottish Game Fair will return to Scone Palace on 3, 4, and 5 July 2026, promising another vibrant celebration of Scotland’s countryside, traditions, and businesses.
Trade Participation for 2026
Businesses looking to showcase products or services and become part of Scotland’s leading countryside event in 2026 are encouraged to contact David Gibson at Stable Events to discuss trade opportunities: [email protected].
For more information, visit www.scottishfair.com.
