Choosing the Right Marquee for Large Events in Scotland
You don’t need a bigger tent.
You need the right one.
We’ve been building structures across Scotland for over 60 years.
From Royal Garden Parties to Highland festivals.
No two events are the same.
But most mistakes come from the same decision: choosing the wrong marquee.
Here’s how to avoid it.
1. Know your footprint
Size matters.
But so does ground.
- Wet.
- Uneven.
- Sloped.
- Gravel.
- Concrete.
Have you walked the site?
Do you have accurate measurements?
If not, start there.
2. Match structure to function
Are you running a hospitality zone or a broadcast base?
Are you expecting 500 or 5,000?
Each use changes the spec.
- Clearspan.
- Multi-span.
- Double-decker.
- We’ve built them all.
Don’t pick from a brochure.
Pick for performance.
3. Factor Scottish weather
- Wind.
- Rain.
- Gusts off the North Sea.
We plan for it.
Do your suppliers know the local impact of wind load regulations?
Have you checked if your site has exposure level ratings?
We have.
Every time.
We build for compliance.
Not just comfort.
4. Plan infrastructure early
Your marquee is not a shell.
It’s the base.
- Where are your mains feeds?
- What’s the lighting rig?
- Are you heating?
- Cooling?
- Will AV teams need ceiling load capacity?
We coordinate with production teams from day one.
You get fewer surprises.
5. Account for build time
Large marquees can need more than a day. Have you booked enough access time?
Can your site accommodate multiple vehicles?
Are there live event restrictions?
We’ve done overnight builds, phased access, tight urban drop-ins.
Tell us early. We’ll guide you.
6. Think like your guests
What will they see?
What will they need?
- Sight lines.
- Flooring.
- Entry points.
- Accessibility.
- Toilets.
You miss one, you’ll hear about it.
If you’re still choosing based on square metres and price, you’re gambling with risk. We don’t hire tents. We build event infrastructure.
Tell us your plan. We’ll ask the right questions.
Then we’ll build the right structure.
