Aquaculture UK set for new venue in 2026
The next edition of leading trade show Aquaculture UK is moving to Glasgow, it has been announced.
The organisers, Diversified Communications, said the show, which has been held in the Highland resort of Aviemore for many years, will take place at the SEC, Glasgow over June 16-17, 2026. The 2026 Aquaculture Awards are scheduled for the night of June 16, 2025.
Diversified said: “For many years, Aviemore and, in particular, the Macdonald Resort, has been a wonderful host, providing a unique and memorable experience for everyone who has attended the show.”
However, with planned building development taking place on the land Aquaculture UK occupies, an alternative long-term base had to be found for the biennial exhibition and conference.
The company said the overriding feedback received from both exhibitors and visitors in post-event surveys was that Glasgow offers the best location.
The case for Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city, is that it boasts a wider range of accommodation and improved transport links, making it more accessible for national and international attendees and providing scope for the event to scale up further in future.
The past two editions in the Scottish Highlands have been stretched to capacity due to the increasing demand for exhibition space and attendance at the popular Awards Dinner. As a result, relocating to a bigger venue has become inevitable for the events continued success and future growth.
Aquaculture UK Director, Cheri Arvonio, said: “This decision hasn’t been made lightly. We deeply value our time in Aviemore and are hugely grateful for the warm hospitality and beautiful surroundings that have helped make Aquaculture UK what it is today.
“However, with no guarantee of availability in Aviemore, the move to Glasgow offers an exciting opportunity to welcome more participants, provide an even more enriching experience and strengthen collaboration within the global aquaculture community. The relocation has also allowed us to secure the prestigious Hilton Hotel to host the Aquaculture Awards. Offering a stunning backdrop, the larger venue will accommodate the huge demand for places to join the industry’s most important celebration.”
Aquaculture UK 2024
Diversified Communications said that it has sounded out a number of clients, who have endorsed the move.
Tara McGregor-Woodhams, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Ace Aquatec, said: “We’ve been a proud supporter of Aquaculture UK for years and we’re delighted that Glasgow has been selected as the host city for 2026.
“It’s a great place to do business, make new connections with suppliers and vendors, and network with industry peers.”
Martin Winkel Lilleoere, Head of Fish Tech at the Danish Export Association, said: “We have organised the Pavilion of Denmark at Aquaculture UK for several years and we are excited about the move to Glasgow, which will help the exhibition evolve further as interest is known to be high, both among visitors and exhibitors.
“We are confident that the team behind Aquaculture UK will do their utmost to ensure many great editions of Aquaculture UK going forward.”
For more information about Aquaculture UK 2026 see the event’s web page aquacultureuk.com/.
The 2025 Aquaculture Awards, which will be a stand-alone event, will take place on Thursday 19 June 2025 at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, Inverness.
