It was the greatest exhibition held outside London and the largest ever in Scotland during the 19th century .
The exhibition was opened by the Prince of Wales , as honorary president of the exhibition , on 8 May 1888 .
exhibition was the greatest exhibition held outside London and the largest ever in Scotland during the 19th century .
The exhibition was opened by the Prince of Wales , as honorary president of the exhibition , on 8 May 1888 .