 The move to a permanent location has helped the show develop beyond its original remit, to become a celebration of Scottish food, countryside and its farming.Originally the show operated Sunday to Wednesday, but this was later changed to Thursday to Sunday, over the second-last weekend in June, with Livestock competitions being held on the Thursday and Friday.During the 1948 show held at Inverness, the "Royal" title was bestowed on the event by King George VI.