The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) features the SEC Centre– five interconnected exhibition and meeting spaces, the iconic 3,000 seat SEC Armadillo and our most recent addition, The OVO Hydro – a 13,000 capacity concert, sporting and special events arena. With its infinite flexibility, the campus has gone from strength to strength and, with planned expansion and development, will continue to position Glasgow on the world stage.

Designed by world-renowned architects Foster + Partners, the SEC Armadillo is a Glasgow landmark with a unique style and practical, comfortable facilities for up to 3,000.

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SEC Centre offers five interconnected exhibition and event halls with a combined area of over 22,000sqm.

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A truly iconic structure, the 13,000 capacity OVO Hydro is Scotland’s home of live entertainment and is consistently ranked by Pollstar in the top 10 arenas globally.

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One Cup

One Cup is part of Event Cup Solutions, the UK’s only carbon-neutral reusable cup system and a ClimatePartner certified company.

The One Cup System offers a simple 3-step process for customers to experience their event in the most sustainable and hassle-free way! 

'BUY YOUR DRINK > ENJOY YOUR DRINK > RETURN YOUR CUP" - it's that simple!' 

We have removed our £1 deposit to make the process of buying a drink and returning your cup more streamlined for everyone and hope you will support us on this new venture.

Thank you for supporting our sustainability journey by leaving your cup at the OVO Hydro.

Is there a deposit scheme?

No, we've moved away from a deposit scheme to streamline the process and improve your experience.

Why have the cup types changed?

We've updated our cup type to enhance speed of service and provide a smoother experience for everyone.

What should I do with my used reusable cup?

We have recycling points throughout the venue specifically for dropping off reusable cups. Do your bit for the environment by using these recycling points and avoid using general waste bins.

Can I take my reusable cup home?

No. We encourage you to support our reusable cup scheme by returning reusable cups at designated points within the venue.

Can I bring my own reusable cup from home?

No. While we appreciate your commitment to sustainability, for hygiene and operational reasons, we ask that you use the cups provided at the event.

Will there be a charge for using the reusable cups?

There is no additional charge for using our reusable cups.

How do you ensure the cleanliness of the reusable cups?

We have strict cleaning protocols in place to ensure that all reusable cups are thoroughly sanitised before reuse.

What happens to the cups after they are returned?

Returned cups are cleaned and prepared for reuse at future events, minimising waste and maximising sustainability.

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