Scottish Skipper Expo
12 & 13 MAY 2023
Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm
P&J LIVE EXHIBITION ARENA ABERDEEN

Get it in the diary – Scottish Skipper Expo 2023 – 12th and 13th May!
Following the success of this year’s exhibition, dates have now been finalised for Scottish Skipper Expo 2023, which will be held on 12th and 13th May at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.
Planning is already underway to ensure an even bigger and better show for 2023 and organiser Mara Media has been assessing exhibitor and visitor feedback to optimise the overall experience.
From this, it has been decided the show will be held on a Friday and Saturday as before, with many visitors stating that this is essential to enable them to complete their work and still attend the show. The opening hours will be changed to 10am to 5pm on the first day of event, with the final hour until 6pm dedicated to exhibitor networking and catch-up. The complimentary show reception will take place at the Douglas Hotel Aberdeen on Friday 12th at 7:30pm.
Feedback from Scottish Skipper Expo 2022 was overwhelmingly positive, with exhibitors and visitors praising the new venue at the P&J Live in Aberdeen and the overall positive aura that surged through the aisles, making it a productive place to conduct business in a friendly atmosphere.
Ashley Mullenger, a visitor from Norfolk, summed-up the overall feeling by stating: “It was great to be able to meet up with people again and amazing to see all the products, innovations, and technologies on offer. The P&J Live is a great venue in a great location, and I appreciated the warm welcome given by the Mara Media staff both in the exhibition hall and at the evening event.”
Ryan Langley, from exhibitor Hercules Hydraulics, added: “It was easily the best fishing exhibition we have undertaken, ranging from the venue to the logistics and the quality of visitors, as well as the networking opportunities offered with fellow exhibitors.”
Sharon Boyle, Commercial fishing Manager of Mara Media, said: “Visitors and exhibitors were delighted with the venue this year and we were thrilled at how successful the show was. We are eagerly anticipating Scottish Skipper Expo 2023, which will provide another great event, showcasing the very best products, equipment, and services available to the fishing industry.”
Companies keen to exhibit, should get in touch with Sharon Boyle at Mara Media to secure their stand booking, telephone; 00353 868401250, or email; sharon@maramedia.ie
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Book Your Stand For The 2023 Show
Check out the Booking Form below for information on how to book your stand for the 2023 Scottish Skipper Expo.
To rebook your stand or inquire about booking a new stand for the upcoming show, please contact Sharon Boyle directly.
Sharon Boyle (Commercial Fishing Manager)
Online Booking Form - New Exhibitors Only (approval based on availability)
SSE Exhibitors Booking Form '23
New Venue / How to Get There
SHOW VENUE
P&J Live, East Burn Road, Stoneywood, Aberdeen, AB21 9FX
https://www.pandjlive.com/
P&J Live is Scotland’s brand new, state-of-the-art events venue, and the new home of Scottish Skipper Expo.
LOCATION
The venue is located close to Aberdeen International Airport, six miles northwest of the city centre, and just a few short minutes from the city’s new western peripheral route. You can reach the venue using a range of transport options.
Directions – click here.
Accommodation
We have special show rates at the following hotels, click on the hotel image to visit their website
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel, City Centre
20 minute drive from Show Centre
43-45 Market Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EL
The hotel is located in the heart of the city centre, an independently owned business our experienced staff will do everything to make your stay in the Granite City a truly enjoyable experience. Located onsite is Molly’s Bistro, open daily serving fresh local produce and tasty daily specials. Malones Irish Pub, our very own lively corner of Ireland, showing Live sports and Live music.
Tel: 0044 (0)1224 582255
Email: reservations@aberdeendouglas.com
Quote: Skipper Expo at time of booking
Single Room: £60 per night Bed and Breakfast
Double Room: £70 per night Bed and Breakfast
Executive Double Room: £90 per night Bed and Breakfast
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Hilton Hotel
Next to Show Centre
East Burn Road, Stoneywood, Aberdeen AB21 9FX
Click here to book the special rates for Scottish Skipper Expo 2023
Tel: 01224 984111
Please email: reservations@hiltonaberdeenteca.com
Single Room: £108 per night
Double Rooms: £120 per night
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
*Special rate bookings can be made up until 12th April 2023
Aloft Hotel
Next to Show Centre
Gough Burn Road, Stoneywood, Aberdeen AB21 9FX
Click here to book the special rates for Scottish Skipper Expo 2023
Tel: 01224 984777
Please email both, reservations@aloftaberdeenteca.com, reception@aloftaberdeenteca.
Single Room: £88 per night
Double Room: £98 per night
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
www.alofthotels.com or www.aloftaberdeenteca.com
Buchan Braes Hotel, Peterhead
5 minute drive to Peterhead and 30 minute drive from Aberdeen
Boddam, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 3AR
4 star AA rated, modern, stylish and relaxing, the Buchan Braes Hotel is also ideal as a meeting/conference venue. You may simply want to dine in our AA Rosette Grillroom serving seasonal local produce cooked and presented by our award winning chefs.
Tel: 0044 (0) 1779 871471
Email: info@buchanbraes.co.uk
http://www.buchanbraes.co.uk/
Palace Hotel, Peterhead
40 minute drive from Aberdeen
Prince Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 1PL
3-Star hotel Located in the town centre of Peterhead providing an excellent base for either leisure or business visits to Peterhead.
Tel: 0044 (0)1779 474821
Email: reception@palacehotel.co.uk
www.palacehotel.co.uk
Floorplan
Last Updated Monday 30th January
Contact Sharon for more information
Sharon Boyle – Commercial Fishing Sales Manager
Email: sharon@maramedia.ie
Tel: 00353 (0)74 95 48037
Mob: 00353 (0)86 8401250
2022 List of Exhibitors
Scottish Skipper Expo 2023 – List of Exhibitors
Last updated Wednesday 14th December 2022
This list of exhibitors was compiled by Mara Media with permission from the individual exhibitors. This list is the exclusive copyrighted intellectual property of Mara Media and is reproduced here for informational purposes only. Any unauthorized commercial use or reproduction of this list, including soliciting exhibitors or representing yourself as an agent of the trade show is prohibited and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.
Company Name | Stand Number |
A.S.A.P. Supplies Ltd | 173 |
Ashton Marine Services | 89 |
Barrus Ltd | 57 |
Berthon Power | 116a |
Beta Marine | “000 |
BlueFish | 144 |
BOPP | 70 |
Brdr Markussens Metalvarefabrik – BLUELINE’ | 75 |
Brunvoll AS | 101 |
CA CLASE UK LTD | 174 |
Certas Energy / Commercial Oils | 62 |
Cleghorn Waring | 147 |
Clements Engineering | 125 |
CRAEMER UK LTD | 71 |
Davidsons Ltd | 55 |
Doosan (Watermota) | 126 |
E Propulsion | 89 |
E-Catch | 116 |
Egersund Trawl | 111 |
ELKON | 61 |
Engines Plus Ltd. | 48 |
Exporta Global | 63 |
Fach-Pak Co | 4 |
Faithlie Trawl | 150 |
Finnøy Gear & Propeller AS | 67 |
Fishing News | 145 |
Fiskerforum.com | 127 |
Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners | 66 |
Furuno (UK) Ltd | 35 |
Gael Force Group | 52 |
Grampian Powerclean | 154 |
Grubsboot | 27 |
Guy Cotten UK ltd | 29 |
GW Containers | 117 |
Haarland & Wolf | 85 |
Hercules Hydraulics | 106 |
Hirtshals Havn(Port of Hirtshals) | 110 |
Ibercisa Deck Machinery, S.A. | 97 |
Icom UK Ltd | 31 |
James Hutton Institute | 155 |
JC Hydraulics | 70 |
Karstensens Skibsværft, | 72 |
KT Nets | 138 |
L&M Engineering (UK) Ltd | 143 |
Macduff Diesels | 48 |
Macduff Ship Design Ltd | 84 |
Macduff Shipyards Limited | 133 |
Mackinnons | 146 |
MAIB | 79 |
Måløy Maritime Group | 115 |
Mantsbrite Marine Electronics | 40 |
Marine Control Services A/S | 130 |
Marine Fire Safety (Scotland) Ltd | 123 |
Marine Stewardship Council | 162 |
Marine Stewardship Council | 162 |
Maritime & Coastguard Agency | 98 |
Mermaid Marine | 80 |
Mermaid Marine | 80 |
Michigan Marine Propulsion | 36 |
Morgere | 18 |
Mullion Survival Technology | 56 |
Nogva Heimdal Propulsion AS | 73 |
NORSAP UK | 141 |
Nova Shipyard | 0 |
Ocean Space Acoustics AS | 78 |
Orskov Yard A/S | 53 |
PARKOL MARINE ENGINEERING | 86 |
PBP Services | 152 |
Peterhead FieldWeld Services | 152 |
Peterhead Port Authority | 51 |
PME Group | 44 |
Polar Fishing Gear | 122 |
Poleson Marine | 182 |
Port of Skagen | 34 |
Ports of Scotland. | 128 |
RNLI Fishing Safety | 96 |
RNLI Fundraising | 23 |
RSM UK Tax and Accounting Limited | 166 |
SafetyNet Technologies LTD | 93 |
Scantrol | 169 |
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) | 33 |
Scrabster Harbour Trust | 118 |
SeaFish Industry Authority | 99 |
SeaQuest Systems | 120 |
Shetland Islands Council | 167 |
Simplex Turbulo | 177 |
Skipsteknisk AS | 76 |
Sunderland Marine | 87 |
Teamac Marine Paints | 11 |
The Skipper/Mara Media | 25 |
Thistle Marine (Peterhead) Ltd | 114 |
Thyboron Doors | 58 |
Virhydro | 124 |
Western Baltic Engineering | 109 |
Xtratuf | 30 |
You and Sea | 108 |
2022 ShowStatistics & Feedback
Promotional Material
Promotional Material for Exhibitors attending Scottish Skipper Expo 2023
We have put together promotional material that exhibitors can use across your social media accounts and website, to inform your customers and partners that you are attending Scottish Skipper Expo 2023.
*Tip – Right click on the image and click ‘save image as’ to download.
Scottish Skipper Expo Logo
Facebook Banner
Email Footer
Instagram Banner
Twitter Banner
Your Official Showguide
Exhibitor Free PR Service
Show PR:
Mara Media will provide a free PR service to Exhibitors at our 2023 shows – Irish Skipper Expo & Scottish Skipper Expo. This PR will appear on the ‘Latest News’ Section of the shows website and on our Social Media sites. It will also be considered for our monthly publication ‘The Skipper’ and our E-Newsletters.
Our PR team may contact exhibitors in the lead up to the show or you can reach them using the details below. Please take full advantage of this FREE service provided by Mara Media.
Noreen Boyle;
Email: admin@maramedia.ie
Tel: 00353 – 74- 9562843
Exhibitors' Manual
See a copy of the 2022 manual for your reference – the updated 2023 edition will be available by January 30th
Click the image below to access the full Exhibitors’ Manual
To complete the forms online, click here
Exhibitor Warning
We would like to remind all our Visitors and Exhibitors that we take your privacy very seriously. Unfortunately, our exhibitors are often approached from various scam companies offering listings, advertising and/or accommodation in the lead up to our shows.
Mara Media strongly advise you, to be extremely vigilant against bogus organisations who do not represent our company. If in doubt always contact us before signing forms or engaging in conversation.
Mara Media does not permit third parties to undertake unsolicited mailing to our customers and we do not pass on your contact details.
Telephone:
00353 (0)86 823 9608
(Editor)
00353 (0)86 840 1250
(Sales)