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Framed Clear-Span Marquee Hire in Scotland | Luxury Structures for Weddings, Events & Festivals

At CQM Marquee Hire, we specialise in framed clear-span marquees—the preferred choice for weddings, corporate events, and festivals throughout Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, and beyond. With over a decade of experience, we’ve refined our craft to offer high-spec, flexible marquee structures that elevate every event space.

Our modular framed marquees allow for bespoke layouts, including catering tents, entrance canopies, lounge areas, and more—creating a seamless flow and a personalised experience for your guests.

 

✅ Why Choose Framed Marquees?

  • Strong, aluminium clear-span frame: Built in 3m bays with a 2.4m leg height for a spacious, unobstructed interior. Or 5m bays with 3m leg height for 12m and 15m structures.
  • No internal poles: Unlike traditional pole marquees, these structures offer clear internal space with uninterrupted sightlines—ideal for stages, dining layouts, and panoramic views.
  • Clear roof sections available: Showcase the Scottish sky or natural surroundings with transparent roof panels and panoramic gables.
  • All-terrain capability: Can be installed on grass, tarmac, or uneven ground using our steel sub-frame and suspended flooring systems.
  • Superior weather protection: Engineered to handle Scotland’s variable conditions with high wind-load ratings and secure anchoring systems.

📥 Download our Framed Marquee Hire Guide for sizes, layouts, and configuration ideas. Or visit our Size Matters Guide.

Framed Marquee Features | Stunning Indoor & Outdoor Options

At CQM Marquee Hire, our clear-span framed marquees offer the flexibility and visual impact to create extraordinary event spaces—perfect for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations across Scotland and Northern England.

✅ External Frame Marquee Features

  • Clear Roof Sections
    Let in natural light by day or starlight by night—ideal for showcasing your surroundings.
  • Overhanging Entrance Canopy
    Adds dimension and weather protection at the marquee entrance—great for a welcome point or red carpet feature.
  • Glass Wall Sides
    For panoramic views and a sleek, modern look that connects your interior space with the outdoors.
  • Zoned Event Spaces
    Create dedicated areas for dining, bars, lounges, ceremonies or receptions within one seamless structure.

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✅ Internal Frame Marquee Features

  • Strong Roof Beams for Hanging Installations
    Hang floral rings, festoon lighting, chandeliers or even swing chairs for dramatic focal points.

  • Wall & Roof Linings
    Transform the space with luxury fabric linings—choose gathered or flat for your preferred style.

  • Flooring Options
    Choose from:

    • Woven matting (on ground or over wood base)

    • Interlocking wooden flooring

    • Raised wooden sub-floor for sloped or uneven terrain

    • Carpet overlay in your choice of colour for a polished finish

Need help deciding what works best for your venue or event site? Contact us for expert guidance, or download our Framed Marquee Hire Guide to explore layout ideas and customization options.

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CQM Framed Marquee Hire – Frequently Asked Questions

A Clear-span marquee is a modern, modular event structure made from a strong aluminium frame without internal poles. This gives you a completely open interior space with no obstructions—perfect for creating flexible layouts and  stylish, uninterrupted event spaces. Our Clear-span frames are 6m, 9m, 12m and 15m wide. These are built on 3m or 5m bays (depending on width) and can be extended to any length and adjoined if needed

  1. More stable in bad weather and offer higher wind loads
  2. Better suited to uneven or hard surfaces and can incorporate raised floors or steel subframe
  3. Customisable with clear roofs, glass walls, linings and lighting
  4. Ideal for longer-term or semi-permanent installations
  5. Able to create multiple zones under one roof
  6. Allow for glass doors and glass windows
  7. Will allow for various internal fixtures and fittings to be hung from framework

Yes. We can install steel subframes and raised flooring systems to level uneven ground, including sloped gardens, rough terrain, or hardstanding surfaces like tarmac or concrete.

Our framed marquees come in widths of:

  • 6m, 9m, 12m, and up to 15m wide

  • Length is modular in 3m or 5m bays, allowing custom lengths for your guest numbers, layout or site restrictions.

Absolutely. Framed marquees are highly weather-resistant and can be fitted with:

  • Thermostatically controlled heating

  • Insulated linings

  • Sealed glass doors & walls

We regularly install framed marquees throughout the Scottish winter for weddings, festivals and corporate events.

Yes. The internal beams of framed marquees are designed to support:

  • Lighting rigs

  • Hanging florals

  • Festoon and fairy lights

  • Chandeliers or hanging installations

We’ll guide you on safe and effective styling ideas during planning.

Yes. Flooring options include:

  • Interlocking wooden floorboards

  • Raised cassette flooring

  • Carpet overlays in your choice of colour

  • Natural woven matting for rustic-style events

We’ll recommend the best option based on your venue and style.

Installation usually takes 1–3 days, depending on size, access, and customisation. We always plan ahead and confirm timelines so everything is ready well before your event date.

Yes. We can link a framed marquee directly to:

  • Existing buildings

  • Other marquees or temporary structures

  • Catering tents, walkways, cloakrooms, or toilets

This is especially useful for venues or homes where a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces is needed.

Definitely. We can incorporate:

  • Clear roofs to let in natural light or showcase the sky

  • Panoramic gables and full-length glass walls

  • Great for weddings, garden parties, and evening receptions under the stars

Framed marquees are incredibly versatile and ideal for:

    • Weddings & receptions

    • Corporate events & conferences

    • Food & drink festivals

    • TV & Film location marquees

    • Agricultural shows & sporting events

Most short-term installations (under 28 days) don’t require planning permission, especially for private events. However, if the structure is to remain longer, or if it’s on certain types of land (e.g. heritage sites), we can advise or assist with the planning process.

Yes. All our framed marquees are:

  • Engineered to meet UK safety standards

  • Wind load rated to over 65mph

  • Suitable for Scottish winters and unpredictable weather

We never sub-hire—everything is owned, maintained, and quality-checked by our team.

Yes. We offer a full marquee hire package, including:

  • Ambient and functional lighting (festoons, uplighters, chandeliers)

  • Temperature control & heating

  • Generator hire and full power distribution

We provide marquee hire across:

  • Central Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling)

  • Southern Scotland (Dumfries & Galloway, Borders)

  • The Highlands & Islands

  • Northern England including Cumbria, Northumberland & The Lakes

We’re known for reaching remote and logistically challenging sites!

Absolutely. We often invite prospective clients to view live installs, particularly during the wedding and events season. Let us know what you’d like to see, and we’ll do our best to show you a similar setup.

🎪 Marquee Hire Example Packages for Event Hire

Tailored, Transparent & Tried-and-Tested Structures for All Types of Events

We know every event is different—but sometimes it helps to have a starting point. That’s why we’ve created a few example marquee hire packages based on popular layouts and requests. These packages are fully customisable and can be adapted to your guest numbers, site conditions, and event style.

  • 12x24m Marquee: 3m double glass door unit/ramps, interlocking wooden floor, 24m of clear walls, flat white linings
  • 120 – crossback chairs
  • 10 – vintage 6×2.6ft trestle tables
  • 12x3m – over hanging entrance

 

 

  • 12x27m Marquee: 3m double glass door unit/ramps, interlocking wooden floor, 30m of clear walls, flat white linings
  • Fairy light canopy throughout marquee – extra dimmer control
  • 140 – crossback  chairs
  • 14 – 5.6ft round tables
  • 3 – 6×2.6ft trestle tables (top table)
  • 12x3m catering area
  • 12x33m Marquee: 3m double glass door unit/ramps, interlocking wooden floor, 33m of clear walls, flat white linings
  • Fairy light canopy throughout marquee – extra dimmer control
  • 160 – crossback  chairs
  • 16 – 5.6ft round tables
  • 3 – 6×2.6ft trestle tables (top table)
  • 12x6m catering area

  • 12x33m Marquee: 3m double glass door unit/ramps, interlocking wooden floor, 24m of clear walls, flat white linings
  • 180 – crossback chairs
  • 4 – vintage 6×2.6ft trestle tables
  • 12x3m – over hanging entrance
  • 12x6m catering area

 

  • 12x36m Marquee: 3m double glass door unit/ramps, interlocking wooden floor, 36m of clear walls, flat white linings
  • Fairy light canopy throughout marquee – extra dimmer control
  • 200 – crossback chairs
  • 20 – 5.66x3ft round wooden tables
  • 12x6m catering area
  • 12x6m bar & lounge area
  • 12x3m – over hanging entrance

 

  • 12x39m Marquee: 3m double glass door unit/ramps, interlocking wooden floor, 36m of clear walls, flat white linings
  • Fairy light canopy throughout marquee – extra dimmer control
  • 220 – crossback chairs
  • 22 – 5.6x3ft round wooden tables
  • 4 – long 5ft tresel tables
  • 12x6m catering area
  • 12x9m bar & lounge area
  • 12x3m – over hanging entrance

 

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Vintage Wooden Tables

8 x 3ft vintage tressel tables

Floral Displays

Queensberry Event Hire Floral Hanging Display

Large floral displays hanging over the tables

Outdoor Bar Area

An outdoor bar area with our very own Berry & Co Prosecco Van and Whisky Barrels Tables.

Hanging Installations

Beautifully decorated floral rings!

Fairy Light Canopy

Fairy light strings

Clear Roofs

Upgrade to clear roofs

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