Article Source: The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Last Updated: 3 September 2025 12:59
There are over 20 free live events throughout the two-day show including ever-popular sessions covering how to slash your fuel bills, kitchen design trends and extension design ideas.
Must-see speakers include MarieAnne Messenger, the award-winning interior architect and garden designer, who run Edinburgh-based Studio MA.
MarieAnne will explain how to avoid common pitfalls and enhance an outdoor space with practical, stylish, and sustainable design solutions. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their home renovation projects with beautiful landscaping.
Aira, one of Europe’s leading direct-to-consumer clean energy-tech players, based locally in Stirling, will present a masterclass The Power of Heat Pumps: Cutting Costs and Carbon Emissions
Scottish architect Allan Corfield will take to the stage to share the secret of adding space without extending, including ideas for loft, garage, and cellar conversions.
David Hilton, heating and eco expert also be on hand to explain how to make an old home more comfortable AND reduce running costs.
There will also be free one-to-one sessions with experts available at The Advice Centre, covering every project from first home alterations to a full-scale self-build. Experts will include architects, builders, finance, eco and planning professionals, including members of the Homebuilding & Renovating team.
The Edinburgh show is one of eight Homebuilding & Renovating Show taking place throughout the UK each year, including a spring show at the SEC, Glasgow.
The Edinburgh show is taking place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, on 4 – 5 October 2025. Opening hours: Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 10am - 4.30pm.
Snap up two free tickets to the show, worth up to £24* here
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