The Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) has undergone a significant refurbishment programme this summer, investing around £1m on improvements to ensure that 25 years on, the venue is as pristine as the day it first opened its doors.
Over the past 5 years over £11m has been spent on venue upgrades and enhancements.
The recent upgrades demonstrate the venue’s ongoing commitment to providing world class facilities as it marks its 25th anniversary year.
Refurbishments have taken place throughout the venue including Hall 5, the Concourse, Armadillo and the Loch Suite with improvements such as renovated toilet facilities, freshly painted interiors and a new energy efficient boiler plant.
Furthermore major improvements have been made to the internet physical infrastructure and connectivity.
Ben Goedegebuure, Director of Sales at the SECC said: “We have a yearly programme of investments and improvements and this year has been no different. Our continued investment in to upgrading the SECC’s facilities has been vital to its success over the last 25 years. Since opening in 1985 the SECC has welcomed over 28 million visitors and we are proud that each one of them has experienced facilities of such a high standard.”
Further refurbishment projects are due to take place at the SECC over the coming months which include a new air conditioning system in the Seminar Suite and new LED lighting in the Lomond Room.

