Car park lighting in the Highlands and Islands
Car park lighting is the lighting of parking areas, access roads and footpaths, usually with LED lanterns on columns or wall-mounted floodlights. We cover the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway and Fort William.
Car park lighting work in the Highlands and Islands
Footpaths from Highlands and Islands car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
Older columns in Highlands and Islands sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
We cover the Highlands and Islands by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in the Highlands and Islands, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.
What's included
- Dimming and part-night control
- Testing and certification
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
Guide prices in the Highlands and Islands
Typical budgets for the Highlands and Islands, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: 8 new 6 m columns with LED lanterns, about £6,400 – £12,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in the Highlands and Islands
External lighting in the Highlands and Islands is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet Section 6 of the Scottish building standards where it applies.
Car park lighting by town in the Highlands and Islands
- Car park lighting in Inverness
- Car park lighting in Stornoway
- Car park lighting in Fort William
- Car park lighting in Alness
- Car park lighting in Arisaig
- Car park lighting in Aviemore
- Car park lighting in Avoch
- Car park lighting in Boat of Garten
- Car park lighting in Brora
- Car park lighting in Cromarty
- Car park lighting in Dalwhinnie
- Car park lighting in Dingwall
- Car park lighting in Evanton
- Car park lighting in Fort Augustus
- Car park lighting in Gairloch
- Car park lighting in Glencoe
- Car park lighting in Golspie
- Car park lighting in Gorseness
- Car park lighting in Grantown-on-Spey
- Car park lighting in Halkirk
- Car park lighting in Invergordon
- Car park lighting in Isle of Canna
- Car park lighting in Isle of Eigg
- Car park lighting in Isle of Rum
- Car park lighting in Kentra
- Car park lighting in Kinlochleven
- Car park lighting in Kirkwall
- Car park lighting in Kyleakin
- Car park lighting in Lerwick
- Car park lighting in Leverburgh
- Car park lighting in Lybster
- Car park lighting in Mallaig
- Car park lighting in Muir of Ord
- Car park lighting in Nairn
- Car park lighting in Nethy Bridge
- Car park lighting in Plockton
- Car park lighting in Portree
- Car park lighting in Rogart
- Car park lighting in Strathpeffer
- Car park lighting in Stromness
- Car park lighting in Tain
- Car park lighting in Thurso
- Car park lighting in Toab
- Car park lighting in Wick
Car park lighting FAQs for the Highlands and Islands
What energy rules apply to new lighting in the Highlands and Islands?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in the Highlands and Islands must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in the Highlands and Islands do you cover?
All of the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway and Fort William. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Can you reuse our existing columns?
Often, yes. If the columns are structurally sound, swapping the heads for LED lanterns is much cheaper than new columns.
What do new lighting columns cost?
As a budget, a 6 m column with an LED lantern, foundation and a moderate cable run is around £800–£1,500 each, excluding VAT. Difficult ground, reinstatement or a new supply can increase this.