Stage Hire Scotland
Mobile trailer stages for hire across Scotland, from £1,700 a day plus delivery, with deployment and de-rig by our own crew. We run a depot at Dumfries in the south west, so Scottish events are served from Scotland rather than trunked up from England.
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- Trading since 2004
- 500+ events a year
- Our own crew, every job
- UK & Ireland
Three Stages, All Available in Scotland
Every stage arrives on one vehicle and is delivered, deployed and de-rigged by our own crew. Roof, rear wall and front valance are included in the price. PA wings are optional and charged extra; book early for discounts, such as free PA wings.
TS42
42 sqm deckCommunity festivals, school and sports events, second stages
- 7 m wide across the front
- 6.3 m deep (4.4 m reduced)
- Deployed in two to three hours
- One-vehicle, one-crew delivery
TS55
55 sqm deckTown centre events and mid-size festivals
- Curved roof, the first of its kind in the UK
- 3,350 kg
- Towable by 4x4 with a 50 mm hitch
- Turnable front axle for tight access
TS61
61 sqm deckFestival main stages and large outdoor events
- 14 m frontage with optional PA wings
- Fully deployed in under three hours
- Rear wall and valance included, PA wings optional
All prices exclude VAT and delivery. The single-day rate applies Monday to Thursday during peak season (late May to mid September). Overnight travel and accommodation, where a working day exceeds 12 hours or delivery is before 7am, are charged at cost.
Stage Hire in Scotland, from a Scottish Depot
Most national stage suppliers quote Scotland as a long-distance job with two days of travel built in. We do not, because one of our three depots is at Dumfries. From there the central belt is a straightforward run: Glasgow and Edinburgh are both comfortably inside a working morning, and Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway are on the doorstep.
Further north (Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and the Highlands) is longer but entirely normal work. Tell us the postcode and we will be straight about what the travel adds.
Low Emission Zones in Scottish Cities
Scotland has four Low Emission Zones, covering the city centres of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee. They operate continuously and apply to heavy vehicles as well as cars. If your event is inside one of those zones, ask your supplier to confirm the emissions status of the vehicle they are sending, in writing, before you book, we will send ours with the quote.
Weather, Wind and Scottish Sites
Wind is the thing that stops outdoor stages, and Scottish sites see more of it. Our stages come with structural calculations and a wind management plan, and the roof and PA wings have defined limits. We would rather have that conversation with you in March than at 6am on the day, so ask for the wind loading figures when you check your date and build them into your event safety plan.
Where Our Stages Go in Scotland
Civic and park events in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Highland games and agricultural shows, town gala days and common ridings across the Borders, music events, sporting fixtures and community festivals from Dumfries and Galloway to the Highlands.
How Long Deployment Takes
The 42sqm TS42 is deployed in two to three hours. The largest 61sqm stage is fully deployed in under three hours. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What It Looks Like When It Lands.
Also Available in Scotland
- Mobile LED screen hire day-bright screens from 12sqm to 48sqm, from £1,750 a day
- Mobile grandstand and tiered seating hire 90 to 181 seats, from £1,600 a day
- Trailer and festival stage hire main stages deployed in under three hours
First class service
First class service, nothing was a problem. The driver that delivered the stage to us in Scotland all the way from Leeds that morning quickly had it built on arrival. Would highly recommend
5-Star service at Rugby 7s event in Scotland!
We used EEH for a Rugby 7s event back at the tail end of August. We couldn't be happier with the service from EEH. This was our first time hiring in a screen truck so having a friendly and approachable contact was ideal. Could not recommend EEH more, 5-star service from the very first email to the second the truck drove away after our event. Our event was a trial for us and since it was a huge success and were going with the plan of an annual event, we cannot wait to work with EEH again in April 2022.
I would just like to say a HUGE thanks…
I would just like to say a HUGE thanks to all of the team from myself and on behalf of GSK. Great bunch of guys, without their hard graft our day would not have been the success that it was!! They were very accommodating with respect to the setup and battled through the typical Scottish rain on the dismantle. I would definitely recommend Event Equipment Hire to others, professional and friendly service. Dave Mackenzie - GlaxoSmithKline, Montrose.
Stage and screen
As an organisation, we have used Event Equipment Hire for many years. We love their service, from the office to the site the team are amazing. We would highly recommend. Regards, SECmedia
Expertly done!
From the start of ordering the stage to delivery EEH could not have been more helpful. Danny expertly got the stage through a difficult gate and setup stage with ease. We will be ordering again next year!
Amazing service from start to finish…
Amazing service from start to finish and the stage supplied looked incredible. The guys set it up really quickly and we really helpful throughout. We will be using them again and I would definitely recommend them.
Event Equipment Hire make it easy!
Event Equipment Hire always make the stage management aspect of our events incredibly easy. From the initial booking process to on the day, everyone we deal with are professional and pleasant. A particular shout out to Connor who has done our stage set up and delivery on our 2025 events and is great.
I have used event equipment hire twice…
I have used event equipment hire twice now, once 7 years ago and i stopped doing the event I helped organise. After being asked to help out at the event again, I started receiving numerous quotes from local companies (which were extremely expensive) I decided to try event equipment hire after my experience the first time and I wasn’t disappointed. Leanne is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and on the day Danny was amazing, very patient and managed to put the stage where we thought it wouldn’t fit. Would highly recommend this company and have booked again for next year. Thanks again Event Equipment Hire.
Excellent Service
From initial proposal to event delivery to EEH team couldn't have been more helpful! Leanne was amazing making sure all the pre-planning went smoothly, and on the day Dave, Aidan & Kevin were so helpful making sure everything was set-up correctly. They provided 2x 181 grandstands and a stage for our event which were the perfect addition to making our event a success. Thank you again!!
Great Team, Great Service
I had a last minute event that needed a stage. The team were fantastic in helping me pick the correct stage for the event. The team who erected the stage we friendly, professional and efficient. I would definitely work with EEH again!
Summer Fiesta, Brighton & Hove
We hired EEH for our annual PTA event Summer Fiesta, Brighton & Hove. Everything was super smooth, they arrived on time, Jay - our guy on the site was very nice and helpful, the stage looked fabulous. Customer service was also perfect. We definitely recommended it to others and definitely for our next event. Thank you guys.
The stage made our event!!
From order to stage delivery company were fantastic throughout. Communication before and after the event by Chelsea made you feel confident in service. Stage setup could not have gone any better. Driver fantastic. The stage made our event and we will definitely be ordering again.
The team at Event Equipment Hire are…
The team at Event Equipment Hire are brilliant. They are always really helpful and if it isn't something they can support with will suggest other contacts. The stage at our colour run event looked great and gives the event a focal point, the service from them is fantastic, from delivery, booking in to collection.
very nice firm to deal with & very…
very nice firm to deal with & very helpful. Stage delivered onetime & staff very helpful & good to deal with. Stage removed on time & again pleasant to deal with, cleaned up after dismantling the stage first class Service, would recommend & we will be using them again for our next event Peter Heald MBE Otley Town Partnership
Event Equipment Hire - first class service, delivery and price
We've used Event Equipment Hire for a number of years across multiple events and they're so easy to work with. Friendly team and great communication prior to the stage build/event; great prices; solid, modern-looking, well-maintained and clean staging. Can't think why we'd use anyone else. Highly recommend them.
Just wanted to thank the guys who set…
Just wanted to thank the guys who set the stage up, safe to say it was a challenging day with the wind and rain but your guys set it all up without a fuss
Flawless Service
Arrived on time and couldn't have been more helpful. The stage was great.
Delivery on time
Delivery on time, great nice polite guy who set the stage for me it was a tight place to get it in but he got it to where I wanted. Great stage for the show, collection was great and he folded the stage shook hands said thank you and was on his way. Great company thank you very much will be using them again.
Great service
Great service, l from the initial order, to the delivery on the day, Mike the driver was brilliant and very knowledgeable and even at the end of the day putting the stage away was very patient with us, will definitely be using you next year as long as Mike is available 😁 Would highly recommend and will definitely use again, new order will placed in September
Efficient Service
Stage arrived prompt and was assembled very quickly. Disassembly was efficient. This is our second time using Event Equipment Hire for our festival and we would not hesitate to use again.
Fab Stage - no fuss
A fab job - always ready to answer questions throughout the booking process - very efficient, on time & professional
Thumbs up from Lissenden Gardens Street Festival
The Lissenden Gardens Street Festival in Camden, north London, hired an Event Equipment Hire small stage for our Community Street Festival on 16 September 2018 and it was perfect for our event. The stage construction was flawless and the driver/operator was very helpful and a real pro. It was just the right length and height for our event and it allowed us to showcase everything from two community choirs (16 people maximum) to the winners in children’s competitions. And the bands and performers absolutely loved it. The fact that the stage had a roof created a very professional atmosphere. Although we had brilliant sunshine and a windless day, it would have been invaluable in rainy weather. Although it may seem a bit pricey, especially when you have to provide your own PA, we thought it was well worth the money. The company arrived early, were absolutely professional and, to coin a phrase, provided everything 'as described on the tin’. We would definitely recommend Event Equipment Hire to anyone else running a medium sized event. Frank Chalmers, Lissenden Gardens Tenants' Association
The stage does everything it is…
The stage does everything it is supposed to do & the service we get from EEH, from the placing of the order through to the removal of the stage after the event has always been excellent.
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing, our event was a massive hit, these guys went above and beyond! Very professional, great communication and the stage looked fantastic!! Massive thumbs up, will be using again 👏🏼👏🏼
Great service
Helpful and efficient in booking. Delivered and installed a fantastic stage for our event. Would highly recommend
Common Questions About Stage Hire in Scotland
Do you charge more for Scottish deliveries?
Delivery is priced separately and depends on where the site is, so the far north and the islands cost more to reach. Deployment and de-rig are included in the day rate, and we will tell you the delivery cost before you commit rather than after.
Do you cover the Highlands and Islands?
The mainland Highlands, yes. Islands depend on the ferry and the date, ask and we will check.
Get a Date Held for Scotland
Tell us the date, the site and roughly how many people. We will come back with the stage that fits and a hire price plus a delivery quote for your site.
Our Reach
Wherever the event is, our own crew delivers, deploys and de-rigs it. Delivery is priced separately, depending on your site. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across the UK and Ireland.