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Come and visit the QV Foods team at The Royal Highland Show 23-26 June

QV FOODS Attend the Royal Highland Show 2011, Edinburgh

QV Foods Limited are extremely pleased to announce that for the first time they will be attending the forth coming Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh. This is the first time QV Foods have had the opportunity to attend the show following their acquisition of the Taypack Potato business in the Summer of 2010.

Sales & Marketing Director Simon Martin commented "We are extremely excited about attending this show, it is a great opportunity for us to shout about our growing Scottish Business & also ideal time for our suppliers & customers alike to come & meet the QV Scotland team, representatives from our seed, procurement, commercial & operations teams will be available throughout the show, so we look forward too welcome friends, both old & new"

The QV Stand can itself be found in on avenue L, stand No 165 & will be showcasing the full range of produce that the group grows & packs, as well as sampling the fantastic Inspire by Gregg Wallace range of Potato Wedges throughout each of the four days. Other events & competitions are planned for both children & adults alike, more details to be provided at the show itself.

Event Details

More information on the Royal Highland Show can be found on their official website.

Opening Hours

The Royal Highland Show is open the following hours. To be the first to experience the excitement as the Show wakes up to another day, we would recommend that you purchase your ticket in advance so you can go straight through.

Thursday - 07:00-20:00

Friday - 08:00-20:00

Saturday - 08:00-20:00

Sunday - 08:00-18:30

Travel

We want you to enjoy The Royal Highland Show experience from start to finish. So let's start by getting you there!

Please see www.travelinescotland.com for details on how to get to the show.

By Road

The showground is on the west side of Edinburgh and AA signposted on all major approaches. Drivers should not use SatNav on the approaches to the Royal Highland Show but follow the AA signs to the RHS Please be aware that due to the high volume of traffic, there may be some delays but be patient, there is a high number of police on duty whose aim is to keep the traffic flowing.

By Bus

From Edinburgh

Click here to be directed to the timetable for Lothian Buses. Edinburgh residents will be aware that ongoing tram works may result in changes to routes and pick-up points. We would recommend that you telephone Lothian Buses on 0131 555 6363 in advance to check route details of the dedicated service to the Show.

For towns just west of Ingliston

Contact FirstBus Edinburgh on 08708 727271 or online

From Inverkeithing Train Station/ Ferrytoll

The frequent Stagecoach Jet747 bus service from Fife to Edinburgh Airport passes by the showground with scheduled journey time of just 25 minutes. Alight at the bus stop by Ingliston Road where there is a pedestrian entrance allowing the quickest access to the Show. Return can be from the same bus stop as it circles by the airport before returning to Ferrytoll Park and Ride and Inverkeithing Rail Station.

From Glasgow & other areas

For Buses from Glasgow and other areas contact Scottish Citylink 08705 505050 for details of direct services to the Showground or visit www.citylink.co.uk

By Air

Over 150 flights connect Edinburgh to the rest of the UK and Europe each day and with the Showground just a ten-minute walk from the airport – flying is indeed a quick and convenient way to visit the show. Log on to http://travel.edinburghairport.com

By Train

The nearest train station is Edinburgh Haymarket or Waverley Station. Please check with the bus companies on times and pick up points for direct services to the Showground

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