Woman dies in hospital after falling ill at Turriff Show

A 74-year-old woman died in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after falling ill on Sunday afternoon.

Woman dies after falling ill at Turriff Show in AberdeenshireiStock

A woman has died after falling ill while attending a show in Aberdeenshire.

An air ambulance, two ambulances and police were called to the Turriff Show at around 5pm on Sunday.

The 74-year-old was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where she was later pronounced dead.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5pm on Sunday, August 3, 2025, police were made aware a 74-year-old woman had fallen ill at the Turriff Show.

“She was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where she later died.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious and her family is aware.”

The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed they had been called to a “medical-related call” which resulted in one casualty being taken to hospital.

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