Floodlighting in the Highlands and Islands
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway and Fort William.
Floodlighting work in the Highlands and Islands
Yards in Highlands and Islands need light where trailers are loaded and people walk, which is where asymmetric LED floods earn their keep.
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
- Wall, column and mast-mounted LED floodlights
- Access equipment and safe working at height
- Photocell, timer and sensor control
- Testing and certification
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: 6 LED floodlights for a yard and loading area, about £1,200 – £3,000 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.
Towns we cover in the Highlands and Islands
- Inverness
- Stornoway
- Fort William
- Alness
- Arisaig
- Aviemore
- Avoch
- Boat of Garten
- Brora
- Cromarty
- Dalwhinnie
- Dingwall
- Evanton
- Fort Augustus
- Gairloch
- Glencoe
- Golspie
- Gorseness
- Grantown-on-Spey
- Halkirk
- Invergordon
- Isle of Canna
- Isle of Eigg
- Isle of Rum
- Kentra
- Kinlochleven
- Kirkwall
- Kyleakin
- Lerwick
- Leverburgh
- Lybster
- Mallaig
- Muir of Ord
- Nairn
- Nethy Bridge
- Plockton
- Portree
- Rogart
- Strathpeffer
- Stromness
- Tain
- Thurso
- Toab
- Wick
Floodlighting FAQs for the Highlands and Islands
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.
Which fire safety law applies in the Highlands and Islands?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
How bright should yard lighting be?
It depends on the activity. BS EN 12464-2 covers outdoor workplaces, and we design to the task, such as loading or vehicle movements.