Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 85 Events companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Events Companies & Startups (Scotland)
Heysummit
Heysummit specializes in helping to increase engagement, conversions, and revenue for online summits.
Founder(s): Benjamin Dell, Robert Gelb
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Information Technology, Internet, Software
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EBar
A beer technology company developing an innovative dispense technique. Commercialising the EBar, a self-service, IoT enabled dispenser
Founder(s): Nick Beeson, Sam Pettipher
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Catering, Events, Food and Beverage
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The Drum
The home of modern marketing and media in the UK & US with news, features, research, awards, events and jobs.
Founder(s): Diane Young, Gordon Young
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Events, News, Publishing
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Just Venue
Just Venue is an online platform that aims to socialise event space booking.
Founder(s): Jamie Shankland
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events
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TopDog
Compete against friends in an accumulator-style tournament for cash!
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Gaming, Sports
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Fuse Technology
Building apps to connect people together
Founder(s): Daniel Reilly
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Social Media, Software
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Swarmly
Swarmly is an iPhone app that gives users access to a real time swarm map of social hotspots, trending venues and events.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Crowdsourcing, Events, Location Based Services, Real Time, Social Media, Software
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MASCOT
MASCOT is a promotional and event staffing agency.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Staffing Agency
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The European Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit
The European Chatbot and Conversational AI Summit helps in Acceleration Conversational AI in European Market. #chatbot #conversationalai
Founder(s): Sydney Eneremadu
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Events, Information Technology, Machine Learning
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Celtic PLC.
Celtic PLC is a UK-based football club that sells ticket for football games played at Celtic Park.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Sports
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DF Concerts
DF Concerts is an event management company that offers promotions, concerts and festivals.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Event Promotion, Events, Music
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iSpye
iSpye offers an application that enables travelers to find real-time information about venues and events.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Adventure Travel, Education, Events, Mobile, Tourism, Travel
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Electric Vehicles Outlook Ltd
Electric Vehicles Market Business Services
Founder(s):
Location: Brackley, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Events, Information Technology
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Peebles Media Group
Peebles Media Group is a publishing company that advertises information, news, publishes magazines, conducts events and awards.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Media and Entertainment, News, Publishing
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DIGIT
DIGIT is Scotland’s leading technology media & events company.
Founder(s): Ray Bugg
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Media, E-Commerce, Events, Information Technology, News
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KDMedia
KD Media is an event management company.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Public Relations
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Newsquest Scotland Events
Newsquest Scotland Events provides event management services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Speakeasy Productions
Speakeasy Productions makes inspiring corporate films that transform the way people think, work and live their lives.
Founder(s):
Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Animation, Events, Film Production
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Sweeneys on the Park
Sweeneys on the Park is the Southside’s friendliest bar offering live music and sports to accommodate all tastes every day.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Music
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Hello Scotland
Hello Scotland is destination management partner for corporate incentives, conferences, product launches and other MICE events.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Theorem
Theorem is an organizer of academic and scientific conferences.
Founder(s): Gloria Rodriguez Gonzalez
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Event Management, Events
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Raven Controls Ltd
Raven is an innovative live-time integrated event logging & incident management tool giving multiple levels of command the visibility yet.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Software
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Prime Event Management
PRime Event Management offers private parties, event, & wedding exhibitions with corporate activities, will take care of all the event need.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Art, Events
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Scripture Union Scotland
Scripture Union Scotland is a non profit charity.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Events, Non Profit, Training
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Elite Promotions
Elite Promotions is an agency that offers entertainment solutions to individuals, corporates, wedding and event industry.
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Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Events, Media and Entertainment, Wedding
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Eventzi
Event Registration and ticketting
Founder(s): Scott Purdie
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Career Planning, E-Commerce, Events, Ticketing
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Startup Wknd
Startup Wknd is a Business consultant.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events
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Appetite Events
Event Catering and Services
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Catering, Event Management, Events
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IberoDocs
IberoDocs showcases documentary films by Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin- American filmmakers.
Founder(s): Mar Felices
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Art, Events, Film
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PSP Media
PSP Media operates as a publisher and event specialist.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Publishing
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Mister Singh’s India
Mister Singh’s India is a restaurant that offers delicious Indian cuisine.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Food and Beverage, Hotel, Restaurants
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Romanes Media Group Ltd.
Romanes Media Group publishes and distributes a portfolio of newspapers.
Founder(s):
Location: Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, News, Publishing, Sports
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QD Events
QD Events is an event and exhibition company.
Founder(s): Greg Cherry
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Red Pepper Events
Red Pepper Events is an event management company.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Scottish Event Campus
Scottish Event Campus operates as a venue for public events, concerts and conferences.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hospitality, Performing Arts
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Splendid Event Staff
Splendid Event Staff is an events company in the hospitality industry delivering a personal, attentive and bespoke service.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Horsecross Arts
Horsecross Arts is a creative organization that provides venue services for music, theatre, comedy, conferences and community events.
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Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Concerts, Events, Music, Theatre
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Rockifi Ltd
The Heavy Streaming Platform
Founder(s): Felicitas Betzl, Ruaridh Currie
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Music, Music Streaming, News, Social Network
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Microtech Digital
Microtech Digital is a digital marketing agency that provides services like web design, SEO, marketing strategy, branding, printing, events.
Founder(s):
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, SEO, Web Design
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Experience Scotland
Experience Scotland offers a variety of bespoke destination management services.
Founder(s):
Location: Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Professional Services
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Giuseppe Manzoli
Giuseppe Manzoli is the Italian private chef Catering for weddings and events.
Founder(s):
Location: Lochgelly, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Food Processing
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Foxy Photo Booth
Foxy Photo Booth provides photography & videography services for weddings & events.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Media and Entertainment, Photography, Video, Video Streaming
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Skirlie Castle
Skirlie Castle is a family run castle hotel with restaurants and wedding venue.
Founder(s):
Location: Bonnybridge, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Hospitality, Service Industry, Wedding
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House For An Art Lover
House for an Art Lover is a cultural attraction and tourist destination that also serves as a wedding and events venue.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hospitality, Leisure
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Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Edinburgh International Conference Centre provides catering, technical production, conferences, lighting, and event planning services.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Catering, Events, Lighting
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Product Forge
Product Forge bring together developers, creatives and entrepreneurs to build new products that solve real world problems.
Founder(s): Allan Lloyds
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Events, Recruiting, Training
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ExecSpace
ExecSpace is a venue finding agency that offers event management, accommodation, and virtual meeting services for various clients.
Founder(s): Emma Little
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Travel Accommodations, Video Conferencing
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Granite PR
Granite PR is a public relations service company.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Public Relations
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Maximillion Events
Maximillion is a creative event management, team building & communications agency, that has been accumulated through thousands of events.
Founder(s):
Location: Newbridge, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Event Management, Events
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Integrity International Events
Integrity International Events provides conference and event management services.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Think Different Events
Think Different is an event management organisation, specialising in designing, developing, organising & delivering high quality B2B events.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Precise Events
Precise Events provides technical solutions for events.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Audio, Events
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In Conference
In Conference provides a comprehensive meeting & event management services for academic & medical associations, government & public sector.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Red Sky At Night
Red Sky At Night creates and produces events.
Founder(s):
Location: Lasswade, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Professional Services
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Balbirnie House Hotel
Balbirnie House Hotel offers destination wedding retreats, Scottish hospitality as well as organizes conferences and other events.
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Location: Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hospitality, Hotel, Leisure, Restaurants
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Studio 91 Events
Studio 91 Events is an events management company.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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The Vine Conference Centre
The Vine Conference centre Dunfermline
Founder(s):
Location: Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Training
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Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse
Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse provides art, stage shows, music, events, and entertainment services.
Founder(s):
Location: Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Media and Entertainment, Music, Theatre
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Alan Hillary Event Management
Alan Hillary is an event management company that organizes corporate and large outdoor events as well as concerts.
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Location: Stanley, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Event Promotion, Events
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Edinburgh Events
Your ultimate guide to events happening in this week, things to do and top attractions with featuring reviews of the city.
Founder(s): A O
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Nightlife, Ticketing
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Dundas Castle
Dundas Castle is a venue for weddings, corporate events, or celebrations.
Founder(s): Sir Jack Stewart-Clark
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Wedding
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Pollok Football Club
Pollok Football Club is a Scottish football club.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Outdoors, Sports
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Cityhall Design Limited
Cityhall is a graphic design company experienced in developing and implementing integrated campaigns.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Graphic Design
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Teknigrafiks
Teknigrafiks provide a comprehensive range of services and digital imaging solutions from simple posters through to complete custom design.
Founder(s):
Location: Bolton, East Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Marketing
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Asensus
Asensus is a Sales & Marketing collaboration tool designed to increase the depth, structure, and timeliness of key clients.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: CRM, Events, Lead Generation, Marketing, Sales, Software
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Gretna Green
Gretna Green features three hotels with luxury accommodations and conference facilities, retail shops, and world-class attractions.
Founder(s):
Location: Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Hospitality, Hotel
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Quality Training
Quality Training provides IT, security training, and consulting services.
Founder(s):
Location: Alva, Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Events, Information Technology, Training
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Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park
Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park provides animal conservation, corporate events, food courts, and leisure services.
Founder(s):
Location: Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Leisure, Restaurants
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GUST
GUST is a broadcasting media that telecasts entertainment, current affairs, and factual programs.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Broadcasting, Events, Media and Entertainment
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Glynhill Hotel Ltd.
Glynhill Hotel is a privately owned 4-star hotel and leisure club that offers stunning wedding and events venues.
Founder(s):
Location: Renfrew, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hotel, Leisure, Restaurants
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Project Ability
Project Ability is a visual arts organization that provides programs, workshops, and events for mentally ill-health and disabled people.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Art, Charity, Events, Health Care
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Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau is a conferences and events company.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Lisini Pub Company
Lisini Pub Company provides hospitality businesses.
Founder(s):
Location: Uddingston, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hospitality, Hotel, Restaurants, Wedding
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Amazing Days
Amazing Days provides events services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Tents and Events
Tents and Events is an event planning company that provides corporate, sporting, wedding, and parties event arrangements.
Founder(s):
Location: Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Industries: Catering, Event Management, Events
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OTAC
OTAC provides occupational therapy adaptation conferences and exhibitions in the UK.
Founder(s):
Location: Barry, Angus, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events, Professional Services
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Starkevents
Starkevents is an event management company.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Lochside
Lochside is a hotel that offers hotel, spa, lodges, and events services.
Founder(s):
Location: New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Hospitality, Hotel, Service Industry
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Women in the City
Women in the City is a Human Resources company that specializes in social capital management.
Founder(s): Gwen Rhys
Location: Brackley, Highland, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Human Resources, Project Management
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nine18films
Nine18films shows beautifully shot wedding films, making memories of films you love, let’s capture your day and share your story in a video.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Video, Wedding
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Scottish Queer International Film Festival
Scottish Queer International Film Festival offers year-round events in different cities.
Founder(s):
Location: Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Events, Film, Non Profit
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Origin Events
Origin Events provides innovative events nationally and internationally, ranging from Conferences, Incentives, Product Launches.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Event Management, Events
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Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association is a non-profit organization.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Advice, Charity, Events, Non Profit, Sports
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Braehead Ice Centre
Braehead Ice Centre is a sports hub that hosts an array of ice skating, recreational ice hockey matches, concerts, and various other events.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Leisure, Media and Entertainment, Sports
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The Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest is a trust that specializes in organizing sound and light shows.
Founder(s):
Location: Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Events, Ticketing
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