Four ‘high-calibre’ appointments unveiled at Edinburgh music and events venue
“Their advice and guidance will be instrumental as we accelerate our growth plans and brand positioning” – Mark Currie
One of Scotland largest event venues has outlined ambitious growth plans after appointing a quartet of non-executive directors.
Highland Centre Limited (HCL), which trades from Ingliston, Edinburgh, as the Royal Highland Centre, said it was looking to build on its reputation as one of the country’s “most versatile music and events venues”.
The four newly appointed non-executives are said to bring a wide range of expertise spanning major live events, venue management, commercial strategy and large-scale programme delivery for the likes of Formula E and the 2012 Olympics.
The new directors are Roger Hooker, owner, Hooked On Events; David Laing, previously head of arts, music and cultural venues for Glasgow Life; Graeme Davies, managing director of UXL Marketing & Consulting; and Robin Miller, previously head of conference sales for the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, now the Scottish Event Campus.
They will work alongside the company’s executive team to support the long-term strategy and commercial growth of the Royal Highland Centre, which is investing in its facilities and broadening its event portfolio.
Venue director Mark Currie has been appointed managing director of HCL to “champion the centre’s commercial focus” and pursue opportunities to diversify and grow revenue streams.
The appointments come as the Royal Highland Centre gears up for a busy 2026, with headline shows confirmed for Biffy Clyro, Lorde, Florence and the Machine, The Cure, The Prodigy and Deftones as part of Edinburgh’s Summer Sessions. The venue will also host Heather on the Hill, a new festival created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band.
Currie said: “Being able to welcome such a high-calibre group of non-executive directors to our board is a huge step forward for us as a venue as we set our sights to expand the venue’s offer and continue our reputation as one of Scotland’s most versatile music and events venues.
“Together, Roger, David, Graeme and Robin bring unparalleled experience in national events, along with strategic insight that is second to none. Their advice and guidance will be instrumental as we accelerate our growth plans and brand positioning.”
The Royal Highland Centre ranks as Scotland's largest combined indoor and outdoor venue and welcomes more than one million people every year.
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