Hire The Tall Ship for your special event
The Tall Ship is one of Glasgow’s most unique event venues, hosting weddings, private parties, corporate dinners, concerts and more. Built in 1896 on the River Clyde, she is now the only Clyde-built sailing ship still afloat in the UK.
We offer large, flexible spaces and quieter rooms across four levels, and can accommodate up to 150 guests seated or 200 standing. We partner with our trusted caterer, Regis Banqueting, but also allow external catering. An in-house bar is available on board, along with a range of pre-order drinks packages.
To make an enquiry, request a brochure, or book a free tour with our dedicated Events Manager, please complete the online form below.
Tie the knot aboard the historic Tall Ship!
We offer flexible wedding venue hire, with full-day, half-day, and evening options available. Contact us to arrange a tour and receive a quote.
What’s included
Full exclusivity of the ship (four levels)
A quiet room and a separate space for the couple
Capacity for up to 150 seated guests or 200 standing
Ceremony setup and room included in the price
A dedicated Events Coordinator throughout the planning and on the day
Full professional staffing
A fully serviced in-house bar
Round and trestle tables, along with chairs
Linen and tartan runners
Four easels provided for welcome signs
PA system, wireless microphone, and projector available
Event lighting included, with over 100 electric candles
Advance decoration storage available
Post-event decoration storage available
Catering and Drinks
Regis Banqueting are our trusted caterers, providing high-quality food with a wide range of menu options.
Testimonials
Jamie & Sarah – October 2024
Happy couple married in October
What a day!
What a day! I didn’t want it to end! Thank you so much for all your organising and amazing ideas – we had the best day!!
Happy couple married in May
You both made it happen!
Lauren/Libby. We will most definitely be in touch with big proper thank yous but for now – thank you both very very much, it was an amazing day and you both made that happen for us! We’re absolutely delighted with the day!
Happy couple married in June
Hi Libby,
Just wanted to say we had an absolutely brilliant day on Saturday and we really appreciated all the hard work you and your team put in to make it so special for us. You made the ship even more beautiful than usual and you and the team were so kind and helpful. It was so easy to work with you and you really minimised the stress for us.
Thank you so much for helping us have such a memorable and delightful day.
Best wishes
Niamh and Luke
Happy couple married in May
An Amazing Venue
Sam & I were married on the tall ship this month, amazing venue!! The staff went above and beyond to help us with everything!! We would highly recommend this beautiful ship as a wedding venue xx
Happy couple married in April
An amazing day
Hi All, We just wanted to pass on our thanks for giving us such an amazing day. Everything went perfectly and it was all exactly as we planned. Thank you so much, everyone had a great time and the food and service was excellent! Thanks The McRitchies!
Happy couple married in April
Thank you
Good afternoon Lauren, Sorry I missed you on Sunday, would have loved to have said thanks in person. We had the best day! Thankyou so much to you for having us, for all the help and advice you gave me during planning and for the amazing crew you had on, on the day. Everyone was fantastic. The work they did after hours was especially outstanding and well beyond the call of duty! Thanks again, I look forward to visiting soon.
Happy couple married in April
Special
Dear Lauren, Thank you for all your help and for making our day even more special Love Mr & Mrs Robertson
Happy couple married in November
Best day of our life!
Hi Lauren, Thank you so much, it was honestly an amazing day and we are so grateful to yourself and all the staff at the Tall Ship for the organisational efforts that you put in to help give us the best day of our life! Can I just add my thanks to the message Clare sent. We had an absolutely fabulous day. It was all we could have wanted. You and the rest of the Tall Ship crew were fantastic. A lot of the guests mentioned to me how beautiful the venue was, but also how good the staff were.
Happy couple married in October
We couldn’t have asked for anything better
David and I had a fantastic experience having our wedding on The Tall Ship Glenlee, the venue was perfect and all of the staff were incredible – we couldn’t have asked for anything better – which we knew from the moment we saw it (And booked it within hours of our visit with Lauren) One of our favourite pictures from our wedding shows the staff who were such an important part of our day and who feature daily on our digital photo frame at home!
Happy couple married in October
Thanks for your help & hustle
To Lauren + the Tall Ship crew Thanks for all your help + hustle for making our day so special It means a lot Love from Rory, Clare, Stirling + Edie x
Corporate Events
Host your next corporate event aboard Glenlee!
From team-building days and client receptions to company celebrations, the ship offers flexible event spaces, waterfront views, and a distinctive setting in the heart of Glasgow.
Private Hire
Whether you’re planning a celebration, dinner, ceilidh, or party, the ship offers a distinctive setting with spacious event areas, historic decks, atmospheric lighting, and views across the River Clyde.
Create an unforgettable night at one of Glasgow’s most iconic venues.
Space & Capacity
The ship is available for exclusive hire as a complete venue. We offer full-day, half-day, and evening hire options.
Capacity
Up to 150 guests seated and up to 200 guests standing.
The Spaces
The ship spans four levels and includes:
Two large event spaces
Quiet rooms
A bar and café
A top deck outdoor space
Facilities & Equipment
Features
Professional catering kitchen
Toilets, including accessible facilities
Lift access between all floors
Furniture & Technical Facilities
The venue is fully furnished, with technical equipment available to support a wide range of events.
Testimonials
Hi Libby,
On behalf of the whole firm, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and your whole team! Friday was absolutely amazing and everyone had a great time – it was a great evening to celebrate.
Thanks again for all your assistance.
Hi Libby,
Many thanks to you and the team for a wonderful event. We all had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and the member feedback has been really positive! They really enjoyed the talks about the vessel and the tours also to cap off our members meeting. Please convey our thanks to the wider team!
We look forward to working with you again in future 😊
Thank you Libby for all your support yesterday.
You and the team were incredible and amazingly accommodating of our requests/ demands. Thank you.
Hi Libby,
Thank you so much for making the party so easy to arrange, and go so smoothly!
All the staff were fantastic, and you were brilliant and helpful – my pals seemed to have a great time, and there were lots of comments about the brilliant venue and friendly staff!
Filming Requests Info
The Tall Ship Glenlee is available for hire as a filming location. Our unique setting has featured in productions by the BBC, STV, and artists including Tide Lines and The Snuts.
We offer flexible booking options, including exclusive hire, as well as morning or evening sessions depending on your production needs.
To find out how Glenlee could be the perfect location for your next project, please contact: lauren.macrae@thetallship.com
What’s On
The Tall Ship Glenlee Tour & Afternoon Tea
Guided tour with afternoon tea and optional Prosecco for two aboard The Tall Ship Glenlee.