LED high bay lighting in the Highlands and Islands
High bay lighting is lighting designed for tall spaces, typically with mounting heights of about six metres and above, such as factories, workshops, sports halls and trade counters. We cover the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway and Fort William.
LED high bay lighting work in the Highlands and Islands
We fit high bays in the Highlands and Islands from scissor or boom lifts, with the floor below zoned off and existing circuits isolated first.
Replacing sodium high bays in Highlands and Islands also improves colour rendering, which matters in workshops where people check finishes and wiring colours.
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
- Lift or scaffold access and safe isolation of existing circuits
- Certification and lux readings on completion
- Round or linear LED high bays chosen for mounting height and task
- Dimming and presence control where areas are used intermittently
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 high bay | £150 – £400 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £150 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 30 LED high bays in a workshop, with 2 days of lift hire, about £4,800 – £12,600 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in the Highlands and Islands
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
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
LED high bay 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 LED high bays be dimmed?
Yes. Most LED high bays are available with DALI or 1–10 V dimming and can be paired with presence and daylight sensors.
What is the difference between a high bay and a low bay?
High bays are designed for tall spaces, usually above six metres, with optics that throw light down to the floor. Low bays are for lower ceilings and spread light more widely.