SECC, Glasgow

The Clyde Auditorium is the Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre's (SECC) purpose-built conference centre and one of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks. Designed by world-renowned architects Foster and Partners, the stunning building, which opened in 1997, can accommodate 3000 delegates.

Locally it is nicknamed the "Armadillo" because of its unusual shape which was created using flat sheet material which is clad in a series of framed 'hulls' which overlap to create its distinctive shape which are reflective by day and floodlit by night.

The SECC itself is situated on a 64-acre site on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow and is the UK's largest integrated exhibition and conference centre with 22,355m2 of exhibition space in five interconnected halls. It is also Scotland's national venue for public events and can house anything from carnivals to ice shows to major arena-style concerts that attract some of the world's hottest acts.

The SECC is also building a £62 million purpose-built entertainments Arena which is due to open early 2010. Also designed by Foster and Partners, it will certainly be one to look out for!

On Site Services

Three hotels
Medical centre
Business centre
ATM
Newsagent
Parking for 3000 vehicles
Railway station
Heliport

Fast Facts

Provides a massive 22,355m2 of floor space for every conceivable purpose and offers the largest and most flexible exhibition space outside of London!
Clyde Auditorium can seat 3,000 delegates and SECC as a whole can accommodate 10-10,000 delegates and some specialist events at 25,000!
Sound, light and audio-visual systems are all computer-managed using fibre optic technology providing the most up to date equipment for presentations.
Five exhibition halls range from 775m2 to 10,065m2 can be adapted for concurrent exhibitions (including space for catering, coffee breaks and poster sessions) banqueting and concerts.
Located in the heart of Glasgow means its within an hour's drive for 80% of Scotland's 5 million population.