One of the latest additions to the Royal Highland’s ever-evolving Ingliston showground has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award.
The innovative livestock and equestrian flyover, installed last year at the east end of the main ring, is in the running for the coveted infrastructure category at the RICS Awards.
Engineered by Bell Ingram Design, in partnership with the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), the unique construction allows animals and their handlers and riders to flow freely in and out of the main arena without restricting spectator flow around the show site during peak times.
Iain Cram, director of a team of architects at the firm, said a high degree of intricate geometry was required to complete the one-of-a-kind project in an area where space was at a premium.
Mark Currie, head of operations at RHASS said the pedestrian underpass was just one part of a £1.6million investment of improvements at Ingliston all geared towards sustaining the Royal Highland Show’s position as a world-class event.
Other improvements included the first phase of a two-year remodelling project for the north car park.
He said: “This was undoubtedly a challenging project and the solution was exactly what we were looking for as it succeeded in improving the flow of livestock and people through the showground – greatly improving everyone’s experience.”