Kinross Show cancelled for second year

The show, which would have celebrated its 190th anniversary on August 8, was forced to cancel in 2019 due to extreme wet weather.

The event, which takes place at RSPB Loch Leven, has focused on generating more farming entertainment for the local community in recent years. The addition of a Food and Farming Children’s Education Tent brings together the Royal Highland Educational Trust (RHET), traditional crafts such as spinning and weaving and local farmers so visitors can learn more about how their food was produced and the biproducts.

The show also launched an Entertainment Stage inviting local acts to perform including musicians, comedians and dance groups, and was introducing a new food and drink marque in 2020.

Kinross-shire Agricultural Society president Andrew Turnbull commented: “It is with great disappointment that Kinross Show 2020 is cancelled, especially after having to cancel last year’s show at the last minute due to wet weather.

“These decisions are never taken lightly but our priority has to be too the welfare and safety of our visitors, volunteers and committee.

“My personal thanks go to our sponsors and local businesses who have continued to support us over the last 12 months.”