Scottish homeowners looking to make their properties warmer, more energy efficient and cheaper to run can get expert advice at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, returning to the Royal Highland Centre on 3 and 4 October 2026. Energy efficiency will be a major focus at this year’s show, with experts and exhibitors helping visitors navigate everything from heating and heat pumps to insulation, ventilation, solar energy, battery storage and smart home technology. With so many options available, the show will help homeowners understand what is right for their particular property and where to start before committing to potentially significant investment.
David Hilton, Heating and Eco Expert at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, will present “Upgrading Your Home Heating: boiler, heat pump or both?”. With more than 35 years of industry experience and a Master’s degree in Sustainable Architecture, Hilton will explore the choices facing homeowners when upgrading their heating and the factors they need to consider. Visitors can also hear “Heat Pumps Explained: Facts, Myths and Real World Comfort” from Daikin UK and “Heat Pump Sizing & System Design Simplified” from IMS Heat Pumps.
The show will look beyond heating too. Sessions including “Building Airtight, Ventilate Right” and “The Ultimate MVHR Guide: Avoiding the Industry’s Mistakes” will explore how insulation, airtightness and ventilation work together to create a comfortable and energy efficient home. Owners of Scotland’s older properties can discover how to balance energy efficiency with the particular needs of traditional buildings in “Heritage Meets Performance: Transforming Historic Buildings for a More Energy Efficient Future”.
Across the two days, visitors will be able to meet specialist suppliers and explore the latest home energy technologies. Energy related exhibitors include IMS Heat Pumps, Source Energy Heat Pumps Scotland, Daikin, Octopus Energy and Ceiba Renewables, covering areas including heat pumps, solar energy and battery storage. Visitors can also access free 15 minute one to one consultations with experts at the show’s Advice Centre, as well as seminars and masterclasses included with admission.
The Homebuilding & Renovating Show brings together hundreds of leading brands and thousands of products for anyone building, renovating, extending or improving their home. The show takes place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, on 3 and 4 October 2026, followed by the Glasgow show on 22 and 23 May 2027.
