Scottish Skipper Expo 2021
Aberdeen 14-15 May
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-4pm

With a new name and an exciting new venue, Scottish Skipper Expo will be held at the new state-of-the-art P & J Live exhibition arena in Aberdeen.
Now in its 10th year, Scottish Skipper Expo is Scotland’s flagship fisheries show that attracts large numbers of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.
The show was founded by Mara Media, a publishing and event management company based in Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Mara Media publishes the widely respected ‘The Skipper’ magazine, a monthly publication for the Irish and UK fishing industries. It also owns the Irish Skipper Expo, a sister show to the Scottish Skipper Expo, and which in 2021 will be held in Limerick
The Scottish Skipper Expo has been so successful that the number of exhibitors has more than doubled since its inception, with there being a truly international flavour. For example, at Scottish Skipper Expo 2019, there were around 230 exhibitors from 22 different countries.
The success of the show can be attributed to the fact that the expo is a great place to do business, as well as being the ideal venue for the fishing industry to network and socialise.
Such success is confirmed by the universally positive testimonials from exhibitors and visitors alike.
The team at Mara Media has the philosophy of continually consulting with exhibitors and visitors to ensure the show fully meets their requirements.
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Information
Book Your Stand For The 2021 Show
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
We offer two types of stand options:
(1) Shell Scheme
Shell Scheme stands come with shell wall panels, carpet & name panel with your company name printed on it.
Electric Package includes a 1 x 500 watt socket plus 2 spots lights for £100.
You will need to order furniture separately, details of which will be i the Exhibitors Manual.
- £180 per sq metre under 35sqm
- £140 per sq metre over 35sqm
Cost as follows for our most popular stand sizes:
- 3m x 1m = 3sqm x £180 = £540
- 3m x 2m = 6sqm x £180 = £1080
- 3m x 3m = 9sqm x £180 = £1620
- 3m x 4m = 12sqm x £180 = £2160
We will endeavor to work with your stand size requirements should they be outside the above.
(2) Space Only
Space stands will include floor space only, giving you control to design and build a unique stand to your specification.
Does not include electrics. You will need to order furniture separately.
- £165 per sq metre under 35sqm
- £135 per sq metre over 35sqm
New Venue / How to Get There
P&J Live is Scotland’s brand new, state-of-the-art events venue, and the new home of Scottish Skipper Expo 2021.
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.
Postcode – AB21 9FX
Directions – click here.
Floorplan
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
Note to Exhibitors 7th August
Thank you very much for sharing with us your feedback on the recent survey we sent out on 23 July.
We have always been industry led, listening to both our exhibitors and visitors and this brings us to inform you that your 10 anniversary show will now take place on 14/15 May 2021 at the new P & J live in Aberdeen.
Whilst some feedback was positive, we recognise the concerns of the majority of industry.
We are disappointed, but we know this is the right decision. Given the current situation surrounding Covid-19, it would not have been possible to bring to you the high quality show the commercial industry counts on each year.
Support for the show in the new P & J live arena far exceeded our expectations with the show almost sold out with over 190 companies booked the pandemic. We will protect your current booking and carry this forward to next year’s event which will return stronger to celebrate its 10 anniversary on 14/15 May.
We will continue to keep in touch with you and be supportive in any way we can.
Best wishes, Sharon
2021 List of Exhibitors
2021 list of exhibitors coming soon
2019 Statistics & Feedback
Show Advertising Opportunities
Your Only Official Show Publications
“The Skipper”, our monthly magazine and “Showguide” are the only two official publications for your shows.
All Visitors will have free access to these publications which will be distributed at your next show. Exhibitors will also receive both publications in their exhibition packs.
THE SKIPPER: | SHOWGUIDE: |
May Issue – freely distributed at show Deadline Friday 23rd April |
Freely distributed at show Deadline Friday 26th March |
RATES: | RATES: |
Business Directory: from €100 | Half Page: €250 |
1/8 page: €250 | Full Page: €350 |
1/4 page: €500 | SIZE: |
1/2 page: €725 | Half Page: 148mm W x 90mm H |
Full page: €1,200 | Full Page: 148mm W x 180mm H |
Please contact Sharon for more information on advertising;
T: 00353 74 9548037 | Email: sharon@maramedia.ie
Exhibitor Free PR Service
Catch PR:
Mara Media provide a free PR service to exhibitors at our 3 shows, Irish Skipper Expo, Scottish Skipper Expo & English Skipper Expo.
This PR will appear on the ‘Latest News’ Section of the show website and on our Social Media sites. It will also be considered for our monthly publication ‘The Skipper’ and our newsletters.
Companies can contact Catch PR using the details below. Alternatively Catch PR may contact exhibitors in the lead up to the shows for a feature/testimonial etc. Please take full advantage of this service provided by Mara Media.
Keith Broomfield;
T: 0044 (0)1259 742575
E: keith@catchpr.co.uk
W: www.catchpr.co.uk
W: www.catchpromotions.com
Showguide:
All exhibiting companies also get a free 100 word company profile in the official showguide. This must be sent to brid@maramedia.ie before the deadline of 26th March 2021.
Click on the image below to download a pdf copy of the 2019 Showguide – for reference only.
Exhibitor Manual
Will be available closer to the show
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.
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Get in touch...
Telephone:
00353 (0)86 823 9608
(Editor)
00353 (0)86 840 1250
(Sales)