Venue Hire

The Tall Ship is Glasgow’s most unique event venue for weddings, parties, corporate dinners, concerts and more!

Hire The Tall Ship for your special event

The Tall Ship is Glasgow’s most unique event venue for weddings, parties, corporate dinners, concerts and more! The Tall Ship was built in 1896 on the River Clyde, and is now the only Clyde-built sailing ship still afloat in the UK. 

Gift yourself and your guests an unforgettable experience. The Tall Ship can accommodate up to 150 people for dining and 200 for a drinks reception. We partner with our trusted caterer, Regis Banqueting, but allow external catering. We have an in-house bar aboard and drinks packages available to pre-order.

To make an enquiry, request a brochure or book your free show-round with our dedicated events manager, please fill out our online form below.

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Weddings

Tie the knot aboard the historic Tall Ship Glenlee, where nautical charm and breathtaking views set the stage for a truly unforgettable wedding day.

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!!

Scott and Louise – May 2025 Show/hide accordion content

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!

Niamh & Luke – June 2024 Show/hide accordion content

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

Polly & Sam – May 2024 Show/hide accordion content

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

Karen and Mark – April 2024 Show/hide accordion content

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!

Andrew and Gemma – April 2024 Show/hide accordion content

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.

Joanne and Rob – April 2024 Show/hide accordion content

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

Clare and Gordon – November 2023 Show/hide accordion content

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.

Fraser & David – October 2023 Show/hide accordion content

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!

Rory and Clare – October 2023 Show/hide accordion content

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 and impress your guests with a truly unique venue. Whether it’s a team-building day, client reception, or company celebration, Glenlee offers a distinctive setting with historic charm, waterfront views, and flexible event spaces to suit your needs. Make your event memorable on this iconic ship in the heart of Glasgow.

Evening Hire

Experience the magic of an evening aboard the Tall Ship Glenlee, available for exclusive hire. Whether you’re planning special celebration, dinner, gig or party, the ship provides a stunning and atmospheric backdrop with it’s historic decks, ambient lighting, and views over the River Clyde. Create an unforgettable night on one of Glasgow’s most iconic venues.

Testimonials

Corporate Event July 2025 Show/hide accordion content

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.

Corporate Members Meeting June 2025 Show/hide accordion content

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 😊

Performance June 2025 Show/hide accordion content

Thank you Libby for all your support yesterday.

You and the team were incredible and amazingly accommodating of our requests/ demands. Thank you.

Party November 2024 Show/hide accordion content

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.

Tall Ship Glenlee Closed Tuesday 6th Janaury – Wednesday 21st January for Essential Maintenance

The Tall Ship Glenlee will be closed from Tuesday, 6th January 2026, to Wednesday, 21st January 2026, for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Cargo Hold Comedy Club – Stephen Halkett and Friends – Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March

  Welcome aboard The Tall Ship Glenlee for a fantastic night of stand-up comedy. The Tall Ship is thrilled to be back at the festival, and we will be transforming our Cargo Hold down in the very depths of the ship into the most wonderful and atmospheric Comedy Club!   Your host for the evening will be […]

Burns Night on the Tall Ship Glenlee 2026

Calendar icon 24-01-2026 7:00 pm

Step aboard the historic and award-winning Tall Ship Glenlee for a night of the best in Scottish hospitality and entertainment, with catering provided and served by Mharsanta and whisky provided and introduced by The Clydeside Distillery Saturday 24th January 7 pm-12 am Tickets include: Arrival cocktail and entertainment3-course traditional Scottish Burns mealWee drams paired with […]

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