Black Isle Show
Wednesday 4 August – Thursday 5 August 2027
Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Highland(IV6 7RS)
The Black Isle Farmers' Society first staged its show at Fortrose in 1836, and since 1957 the Black Isle Show has had a showground of its own at Muir of Ord in Ross-shire. Entries come from across Scotland, and the society bills its show as the north's largest agricultural event. Thursday is the main day: livestock judging, Highland ponies, Clydesdales and Shetlands, sheep shearing and fleece competitions, a flower show and a purpose-built Food & Craft hall of 1,100 square metres. The evening before, a preview brings show jumping. Parking is free. Not just for farmers, the society says: it's a day out for everyone.
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What to expect
Date & times
Wednesday 4 August – Thursday 5 August 2027
Getting there
Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Highland (IV6 7RS for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible viewing areas.
Vendors & traders
Vendor list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when show goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when show goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when show goes live
Dog friendliness
1/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
- Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Notes
Dogs are welcome at the Black Isle Show providing they are kept on a lead, you clean up after them and you do not leave them locked in a vehicle. In 2025 the show held a fun dog show, with entries taken on the day and novelty classes open to pedigree and non-pedigree dogs.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The show says there is disabled parking in the main car parks and that most of the avenues around the showground are tarred and smooth. The pay gates can accommodate wheelchairs, with side gates available if necessary. There are a number of male and female accessible toilets around the site, and several mothering areas. Mobility scooter hire is listed on site near the North Entrance.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Black Isle Show 2027?
The main show is on Thursday 5 August 2027, with a preview evening on Wednesday 4 August 2027. The society holds the show on the first Thursday in August. Times for 2027 have not been published yet; in 2026 the gates opened at 2pm for the preview evening and at 8am on show day.
Where is the Black Isle Show held?
At Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, IV6 7RS, the society's own showground. The show's directions say that from Inverness you take the A9 north to Tore Roundabout and follow the A832 to Muir of Ord, turning left onto the B9169 at the industrial estate junction for Car Parks 1 and 2. From Beauly and further west, follow the A862 to Muir of Ord and use the Forest Car Park (West) opposite the show field. From Ullapool, Dingwall or Conon Bridge, follow the signs in Muir of Ord to Car Park 3.
Is there parking at the Black Isle Show?
The show's website says car parking is free of charge and that there is ample parking, entirely at your own risk. There are Car Parks 1, 2 and 3 and a Forest Car Park (West), and the show's directions say which to use depending on where you are coming from. There are disabled parking spaces in the main car parks.
Can I get to the Black Isle Show by train or bus?
Muir of Ord station is a 3-minute drive or a 20-minute walk from the showground, and the show suggests checking ScotRail for train times and Stagecoach for bus timetables. The show's website says: "On Thursday, there will be a free shuttle mini bus service from the train station in Muir of Ord", starting from 8.30am at the station.
How much are tickets for the Black Isle Show?
The 2027 prices have not been published yet. In 2026 an adult ticket for the main show was £22, a concession ticket (ages 13 to 18 and over 65) was £15, and children aged 12 and under were free. The 2026 preview evening was £15 for anyone over 12, with no concessions and children aged 12 and under free. You can also pay at the gate by cash or card. Online tickets arrive by email as a QR code to show on your phone or printed.
What time does the Black Isle Show open?
The 2027 times have not been published yet. In 2026 the main show ran from 8am to 5pm, and the preview evening from 2pm to 9pm. The show's website also said the 2026 programme times were a guideline and subject to confirmation.
Can I bring my dog to the Black Isle Show?
Yes, providing the dog is kept on a lead, you clean up after it and you do not leave it locked in a vehicle. In 2025 the show held a fun dog show, with entries taken on the day and novelty classes open to pedigree and non-pedigree dogs; check the show's website for 2027.
Is the Black Isle Show accessible?
The show says there is disabled parking in the main car parks and that most of the avenues around the showground are tarred, with smooth surfaces suitable for pushchairs and buggies. The pay gates can accommodate wheelchairs, with side gates if necessary. There are a number of male and female accessible toilets around the site, and several mothering areas. The show's website lists mobility scooter hire on site near the North Entrance. In 2026, carers of registered disabled people could ask for a free pass and were asked to bring evidence of their status to the gate.
What is there to see and do at the Black Isle Show?
The show describes itself as all the fun of the farm. In 2026 the main show day brought livestock judging, the Grand Parade of Livestock, a Heavy Horse Turnout Championship class, a vintage tractor parade, sheep shearing and fleece competitions, a flower show, a Food & Craft Hall, chainsaw carving, a licensed bar and a Berties Barn in the Discovery Area, with show jumping on the preview evening. The programme for 2027 has not been published yet.
How do I enter a class or take a trade stand at the Black Isle Show?
The Schedules and Entry Forms page of the show's website carried the premium lists for 2026, with livestock entries made online and flower show entries by email or post; check it for 2027. For trade stands, existing exhibitors are offered first refusal, offers to new exhibitors follow from towards the end of April, and the trade stands page asks you to email the society's office to register interest in vacant spaces.
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