Drivers and holidaymakers warned of 'heavy traffic' on key routes ahead of Royal Highland Show

The four-day spectacle is taking place from Thursday to Sunday and will see thousands of people from across the industry descend on the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston for a weekend of celebration and competition.

You can read our full explainer, including timings and how to get there, ahead of the weekend here.

The countdown to the fun is on, but as always, attendees, residents and anyone planning to travel to or from Edinburgh Airport this weekend should make sure to plan their journeys carefully to avoid significant disruption.

Traffic Scotland has warned motorists heavy traffic is expected on key routes into the Capital for the duration of the event.

In particular, congestion is expected over the Queensferry Crossing, as well as on the M90, A8, M8 and A720.

Surrounding local routes may also be impacted by extra traffic.

Officials at Edinburgh Airport said there may be some queueing traffic on routes around the airport during the four days, as well as in the days leading up to the event.

Ahead of last year’s show, they said the A8 Glasgow Road in particular is likely to see queues, so anyone arriving at the airport by car is encouraged to factor this in when planning their journey.

Event organisers have urged attendees to travel to the venue by public transport, including by bus and tram, where possible to avoid unnecessary traffic.

Road closures - full list

Edinburgh Council has announced a number of road closures in the area for the duration of the show.

There will be no access for vehicles on:

• Ingliston Road - Northbound between the A8 and the entrance to Little Flyers Nursery from 11.59pm on Wednesday
• Ingliston Road - Northbound between the A8 and north entrance to the BCA Car Park except for event related buses from 11.59pm on Wednesday until 11.59pm on Sunday
• Ingliston Road - Northbound between the A8 and north entrance to the BCA Car Park from 11.59 pm on Sunday until 5pm on Monday
• Ingliston Road - From its junction with the A8 to Fairview Road between 12.01 and 2.30am on Thursday - Sunday
• Fairview Road - From Ingliston Road to Almond Drive (except for authorised vehicles) and westbound from Eastfield Road to Almond Drive from 9pm to 2.30am on Thursday - Sunday
• Almond Drive - Northbound between Fairview Road and Almond Avenue (except for authorised vehicles) from 9pm to 2.30am on Thursday - Sunday
• Lochend Road - Northbound from Hallyards Road from 12.01am until 12.59pm on Thursday - Sunday
• Lochend Road - Southbound from Hallyards Road to the B800 from 1pm until 11:59pm on Thursday - Sunday
• Hallyards Road - Northbound from its junction with the A8 to the entrance to the Ingliston Showground (West Gate - 13) from 7am on Thursday until 11.59pm on Sunday
• Hallyards Road - Northbound from its junction with the A8 to the entrance to the Ingliston Showground between 11.59pm on Sunday until 5pm on Wednesday
• Eastfield Road - Southbound between the eastbound on-slip and westbound off-slip of Glasgow Road (A8) from 7am until 9pm on Thursday - Sunday

There are also restrictions on waiting, loading and unloading, as well as turning, which can be found in full on the Edinburgh Council website.