Oran Mor: Iconic Glasgow venue recognised for excellence at The Nation’s Wedding Awards 2026

An iconic Glasgow venue has been named among the UK’s best wedding spots at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Oran Mor,, on Byre’s Road, was awarded a ‘Recognised for Excellence’ award at the Nation’s Wedding Awards 2026 on Wednesday, February 11.

The winners were announced at an elegant ceremony that was held on Wednesday, February 11, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Birmingham.

The ceremony aims to celebrate professionals that have gone “above and beyond” and made a “real difference” in the industry with their excellent services.

The multi-purpose venue was founded as the Kelvinside Free Church, with the foundation stone laid in 1862.

Throughout the 1900s, the church served as a Parish church of the Church of Scotland for the people of Kelvinbridge and Hillhead.

By the late 1970s, the congregation had dwindled and the former Kelvinside Parish Church became redundant and derelict on its prominent site on the corner of Byres Road and Great Western Road.

In 2002, Glasgow entrepreneur Colin Beattie began work to transform the building into a multi-purpose venue with a focus on the arts and events.

The building was opened in June 2004, and was made up of gig, wedding, event and dining spaces.

While Oran Mor were recognised with an Excellence award, Cantley House Hotel in Wokingham won the title of Wedding Venue of the Year for the UK. The Shed at Mwnt in Cardigan won an Outstanding Achievement award.

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Yasmin Mahmood, CEO of Oceanic Awards, said:  “We’re proud to once again spotlight the growth of the UK wedding industry

“The Wedding Awards have become a staple event over the years and aim to showcase those who have shown great commitment, professionalism, creativity and care for their clients.

“We hope to provide a platform to thank and appreciate the work of the professionals who have pushed the boundaries in a difficult time and had the continuous support of their customers.

We want to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”

Full list of Scottish winners at the Nation’s Wedding Awards 2026

Other Scottish winners of the fourth Nation’s Wedding Awards 2026 who were recognised for Excellence include Cake Days A Week in Glasgow from the Cake Designer of the Year category, Lavender Blue in Glasgow from the Florist of the Year category, Sorn Castle from the category Romantic Wedding Venue of the Year, Isobel Florence Bridal in Dalbeattie for the Couple’s Choice Award, and MET Wedding Cars in Glasgow from the Transport Provider of the Year category.

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Outstanding Achievement for Romantic Venue of the Year went to Glenskirlie Castle.

Other winners for Outstanding Achievement include Francis J Smith Photography in Glasgow from the Wedding Photographer of the Year category, The Kilted Cake Company from the Outstanding Wedding Supplier of the Year category, Grange Manor Hotel in Grangemouth from the Hotel Wedding Venue of the Year category, Manhattan Function Band in Edinburgh from the Wedding Band of the Year category, DJ Ally Bongo in Dundee from the Wedding DJ of the Year category, LBS Event Design and Wedding Planners in Glasgow from the Event Decorator of the Year category, James Brown and Partners in Glasgow from the Jewellers of the Year category, and N J E Fireworks Displays in Aberdeen from the Wedding Specialist Supplier of the Year category.

Ceamara Photography in Keith won the Creative Photographer of the Year award while Cromlix in Dunblane picked up the Wedding Coordinator of the Year award.

This is while Ribbons and Roses Ltd in Edinburgh won Wedding Plan of the Year and Just Sew Alterations and Bridal Specialist in West Calder won Bridal Seamstress of the Year.

The Culture Entertainment of the Year award went to Thistle Piping from Aberdeen, while an Outstanding Achievement award was given to Spud the Piper from Aviemore.

Next Scene Films in Edinburgh won the Videographer of the Year category and QS Digital Video in Inverness were recognised for Outstanding Achievement.

Celebrant of the Year went to Duncan Fleming Celebrant from Falkirk while an Outstanding Achievement award went to Norrie Flowers from Motherwell.