The office is based at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where Showsec has been appointed as the security provider. Their inaugural event amidst bank holiday festivities was a sell-out concert by the singer Bob Dylan.

Edinburgh Playhouse Manager James Haworth said: "I am delighted that the Edinburgh Playhouse has entered into a new relationship with such a highly regarded company as Showsec. The Playhouse has long enjoyed a reputation for staging prestigious events including recent performances by artists such as Neil Young, Chris Rock and the only UK dates on last years Tom Waits Glitter and Doom tour. I have no doubt that Showsec’s professionalism will help us further enhance the artist and customer experience."

Preparations for the launch in Scotland began in earnest following a run of shows in Scotland during the summer of 2008, when several events and venues asked whether the company could join the Scottish events industry, which they felt would benefit from an increased choice of suppliers in the local event security market.

Bryan Lewis, the new Manager of the Showsec Scotland office, has relocated to Edinburgh where he has been recruiting and training staff with support from the specialist departments at the company’s head office in Leicester. Bryan has managed a number of events during his 10 years at Showsec. This has included the Manchester Evening News Arena, Training Manager for the Commonwealth Games 2002 (in Manchester) and becoming the Area Manager for the Leeds and Sheffield Area, which has recently included the Sheffield Arena. Pictured are James and Bryan.

Bryan said: "In recent years we have experienced increased demand from the Scottish market to secure events. Production managers and venues recognised the increased value that Showsec’s services can bring. This is a great opportunity to add a fresh face to the Scottish marketplace whilst rolling out the Showsec working ethos of flexibility and customer service."

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