Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Scuba Diving Services in Glasgow
Founded in 1969, Aquatron is Scotland's longest-established dive centre, offering comprehensive scuba diving services to both recreational and professional divers. Our expertise spans equipment sales, rentals, and repairs, supported by a certified IDEST workshop with over 45 years of experience in maintaining regulators, BCDs, cylinders, and other dive gear. We collaborate with PADI-certified dive schools to provide training pathways from beginner to professional levels, ensuring divers develop essential skills. Our on-site air purity technicians serve clients across Europe, maintaining safety standards for fire departments and commercial diving operations. We prioritise customer education, offering tailored advice on equipment setup and maintenance, while fostering a community-focused approach through initiatives like the Buddy Card reward scheme.With a commitment to quality assurance and fast turnaround times, we ensure divers can rely on their gear for optimal performance and safety. Our team combines decades of practical diving experience with formal qualifications, including marine biology expertise, to deliver services informed by both technical and environmental perspectives. We maintain transparency through clear pricing structures and detailed terms of service, ensuring clients understand the value and scope of our offerings.
Services
Scuba Equipment Sales
Dive Gear Rentals
Regulator Servicing
Cylinder Testing
Drysuit Repairs
PADI Training Partnerships
Air Purity Analysis
BCD Maintenance
Computer Battery Replacement
Equipment Adjustments
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in scuba equipment servicing
- Our IDEST-certified workshop meets international safety standards
- On-site air purity technicians serve clients across Europe
- Comprehensive equipment servicing from regulators to drysuits
- Partnership with PADI-certified dive schools for professional training
Associations and certifications
- IDEST
What people say
Challenging but enjoyable
Great experiences diving
Interact with Grey Seals
Professional training programs
Reliable equipment servicing
Services
Regulator Servicing
Our IDEST-certified technicians perform comprehensive regulator servicing including component inspection, cleaning, and performance calibration. We maintain Scubapro, Mares, and Apeks models to ensure consistent airflow and safety compliance. Customers receive detailed post-service reports confirming equipment readiness for underwater operations.
Cylinder Testing
We conduct full IDEST-compliant cylinder inspections including visual checks, hydrostatic testing, and oxygen cleaning. Fire departments nationwide trust our air purity analysis for life-critical operations. All tests follow strict safety protocols to guarantee tank reliability for both recreational and commercial divers.
Drysuit Repairs
Our technicians specialise in drysuit and wetsuit repairs, from minor leak patches to complete zipper replacements. We maintain thermal integrity through professional seal replacements and custom fittings. Services include comfort zip installations and membrane suit modifications to enhance diving comfort and equipment longevity.
PADI Training Partnerships
Through partnerships with Blue Hippo Diving and Scuba Ts, we offer PADI-certified training programs. Our approach combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills development, supporting divers from initial open water qualifications through to professional instructor levels with marine biology expertise integration.
Equipment Rentals
We provide comprehensive equipment rental services featuring current model regulators, BCDs, and dive computers. Our inventory includes cold-water specific gear for Scottish diving conditions. All rental equipment undergoes pre-hire inspection to ensure operational safety and performance reliability for visiting divers.
People
Meryem Tekin
Sales Associate
With over two decades of professional diving experience, Meryem holds a marine biology degree and has worked on marine conservation projects globally. She joined Aquatron in 2019, bringing expertise in equipment selection and underwater environmental education.
David Martin
Service Technician
Certified IDEST technician specialising in regulator servicing and cylinder testing. With 15+ years in dive equipment maintenance, he ensures technical compliance for both recreational and commercial diving operations across Europe.
Ronnie Young
Managing Director
Leading Aquatron since its 1969 founding, Ronnie has developed the centre into Scotland's premier dive facility. His strategic focus combines technical excellence with community engagement through reward schemes and training partnerships.
Questions
What scuba equipment services do you offer?
We provide regulator servicing, cylinder testing, BCD maintenance, drysuit repairs, and computer battery replacements. Our IDEST-certified workshop handles all major brands with both routine and emergency servicing options.
Do you offer diving training courses?
While we don't directly provide training, we partner with PADI-certified schools Blue Hippo Diving and Scuba Ts for complete diver education programs from beginner to professional levels.
Are your technicians certified?
Our workshop technicians hold IDEST certification and manufacturer-specific qualifications from Scubapro, Mares, and Apeks. Air purity specialists maintain safety standards for commercial and fire department operations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and cash payments in-store. Online payments can be arranged for workshop services, with specific payment terms available for commercial clients.
Do you offer equipment rentals?
Yes, we maintain a full rental inventory including regulators, BCDs, and cold-water wetsuits. Equipment undergoes pre-hire inspection to ensure safety compliance for both local and visiting divers.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday-Wednesday 9am-5pm, Thursday-Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturday 9am-5pm. The workshop operates during standard business hours with prior appointment options available for urgent servicing needs.