Game Fair hopes to draw record crowds to Scone Palace
The organisers of the Scottish Game Fair are hoping to attract record crowds this weekend to Scone Palace, with the overall attendance of the three-day event set to top last year's figure of 33,000.
A display from The Fife Foxhounds.
- By Paul Reoch
- Published in the Courier : 02.07.11
- Published online : 02.07.11 @ 08.16am
With good weather forecast, thousands of people are expected to visit the event, which has a host of activities and more than 300 trade stands.
The Game Fair also provides a welcome boost to the Perthshire economy with hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation and restaurants busy over its three-day duration.
It is understood that the event injects around £1 million into the area's economy.
The attractions will include the Clann an Drumma tribal pipe and drum band, falconry, Fife foxhounds, dancing displays, Tug o' War, a sheep show, a renewable energy court and people will be able to try archery, clay pigeon shooting and a climbing wall.
In addition, there will be an educational marque, food hall, dog demonstrations, sheep racing, fishing competitions and an aerobatic display.
On Friday, crowds flocked to the Game Fair with many enjoying a drink or an ice cream, with a large proportion of the attendance bringing their pet dog. The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd was one of the main attractions.
Katrina Candy, head of public relations in Scotland for organisers, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, said she hoped this year's event is a record breaker.
"Last year we had a total of 33,000 for the three days, so it would be fantastic if we exceed that. Already there are lots of people coming through our doors enjoying themselves."
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