The new Gleneagles Arena…and YOURgb were invited!
It is always a pleasure to visit Gleneagles
whatever the occasion, so when the @YOURgb team were invited for a sneak peak
of their new event arena, we jumped in the car and shot straight up to check
out the exciting new space.
We were welcomed by the warm and friendly Ashley
Thomson, Regional Sales Manager for Gleneagles, who was very passionate about
showing us around. As we were guided
from the main entrance, Ashley was building the suspense of the new space
whilst highlighting the washrooms and drinks reception areas; all elegantly
designed from the old equestrian centre.
We then walked in to the vast, impressive 2,500sqm
event space! If you’re looking for the
wow factor, look no further! Watson
Bell, Head of Events, a man of great knowledge and enthusiasm for this new
space met us in the arena and proudly talked us through the space along with
Ashley – no question unanswered! This
place is equipped for any eventuality and the space is also home to four indoor
tennis courts, which had been covered with exhibition carpet to allow us to see
the potential for the space (whilst also not to ruin the courts!). There is retractable stadium seating which remains
in the arena which really facilitates diverse event set ups.
This £750,000
development is
such a great space that it provides the perfect blank canvas for organisers to
create something really ambitious, and suitable
for conferences, product launches and team building activities. Plus the access to the arena is perfect for
driving in cars for sponsored events or car launches. Hanging points – an event manager’s dream –
and the arena has them! They don’t just
allow for easy rigging but they really facilitate the aesthetics of an event
set up not having to use truss towers around the room. The ceiling itself in the arena is exquisite
with wooden panels and really adds to the overall look of the space – Watson
had joked it was built to retract…my face was a picture!
Following
our show round, we were then treated to afternoon tea in Deseo, a more than
delightful end to an exciting afternoon. Thanks to all the team at Gleneagles
for the invitation – @YOURgb can’t wait to hold an event in The Gleneagles
Arena soon!
Key
features include:
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Car parking for 500 vehicles
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650 viewing seats, with capacity for additional seating to be brought in
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Usable floor space of 2,500 square metres
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Combined reception and retail area
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Loading bay access doors
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63 integrated hanging points tested to 500kg
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200A power supply with MCCB panel with a variety of sockets
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Complimentary parking facilities for 500
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LED house lights and oil-fired heating
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