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 grounds of Scone Palace.
A record Saturday attendance, helped by sunshine defying weather forecasts, created a summer party atmosphere, highlighted by a performance from the Red HotChilli Pipers.
Now in its 36th year, the Scottish Game Fair continues to serve as a platform for Scotland’s rural businesses, championing countryside traditions while providing education on conservation, 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 stakeholders, discussing the needs of rural Scotland and the importance of conservation strategies.
The 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.
The event underscored the fair’s mission to protect Scotland’s rural way of life while innovating for a sustainable future.
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 36 years, the fair is proving to be as relevant and robust as ever, and the fair’s future is very bright indeed.”
