Rural Projects

About Us

At Rural Projects we strive to organise events that run like clockwork.

Aerial view of the Royal Highland Show grounds.

We are experienced organisers of successful events across the land-based industries.

Since 1998, we have delivered over 100 events, supporting 10,000+ exhibitors and over one million visitors. From AgriScot to The Scottish Agri Awards, to the Royal Highland Show, we aim to make participation as straightforward as possible for exhibitors and visitors. Each show is planned meticulously - from initial concept through to delivery - ensuring it operates at maximum effectiveness.

Our goal is for the event to run seamlessly, allowing exhibitors to focus on business and visitors to concentrate on finding the products and services they need.

Our Services

We continually enhance our services, develop improvements and embrace innovation to deliver new opportunities and lasting value.

Event Planning & Operations

Complete event planning and operational management, from initial concept through to delivery and post-event evaluation.

Trade Stand Management

Professional management of trade stands and exhibition spaces, ensuring exhibitors have everything they need for a successful event.

Livestock

Expert livestock management services including judging coordination, penning arrangements and animal welfare compliance for agricultural shows.

Exhibitors

End-to-end exhibitor management, from initial enquiry and booking through to on-site support and post-event feedback.

Attendees

Visitor management services including ticketing, registration, crowd management and ensuring an outstanding attendee experience.

Financial Management

Budget projections and cash-flow controls are developed through detailed forecasting, careful cost analysis producing final accounts that inform future event planning.

Health and Safety Management

Comprehensive risk assessment and event profiling produce a robust Event Management Plan, ensuring compliant and safe event operations.

Site Planning

Accurate CAD-based site plans provide precise layouts that guide contractors, support infrastructure delivery and ensure effective arrangements for exhibitors and visitors.

Infrastructure and Managing Contractors

Trusted specialist contractors are selected who consistently deliver high-quality services on schedule, ensuring a dependable event infrastructure and operational confidence.

Entertainment Programming

Entertainment programmes are curated through structured timetabling. Performer and speaker identification, demonstrators and attractions are aligned to event objectives.

Sponsorship

Private and public sponsorship opportunities are sourced and supported by tailored packages designed to deliver mutual benefit while clearly communicating value to prospective sponsors.

Our Events

We organise events spanning the land based industries from public shows to specialist trade exhibitions.

AgriScot: the UK’s Premier Farm Business Event

AgriScot, is widely regarded as one of the premier events in UK agriculture and continues to develop its appeal to all sectors of the industry…both to the trade and to a wide cross section of farmers eager to seek out the products, services, advice and information necessary for their farming businesses.

10,000 Attendees

230 Exhibitors

150 Livestock

Visitors and agricultural machinery at AgriScot.

Forestry exhibitors and machinery at Forestry Expo.

Canoe activity at the 2025 Royal Highland Show.

Testimonials

“We were fortunate enough to work with Martin and his team at the successful Forestry Expo event and from start to finish the team at Rural Projects were a joy to work with. The end result was a hugely successful event and this was largely due to the professionalism and drive from the team. I would have no hesitation in recommending Martin and his team to anyone looking for delivery of a similar event.”

Jock McKie IEng MIAgrE

Managing Director, John Deere Forestry Ltd

Forestry machinery lifting timber during a live demonstration.

Testimonials

“I would have no hesitation in recommending Martin Dare and the team at Rural Projects. They have been both a valued event organiser client at the Royal Highland Centre for a number of years and a trusted delivery partner for the Royal Highland Show. Their proactive, pragmatic and dedicated approach, combined with their professionalism and commitment to delivering high-quality events, has made them an integral part of our wider team. They consistently work collaboratively to find solutions and deliver outstanding outcomes, and I would confidently recommend them to anyone across the events and agricultural industries.”

Mark Currie

Managing Director, Royal Highland Centre