Hospitality lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Hospitality lighting uses dimmable, layered LED lighting to create atmosphere in restaurants, bars, cafés and hotels while keeping kitchens, back-of-house and escape routes properly lit. We cover Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Aboyne.

Restaurant interior with warm LED pendants over tables

Hospitality lighting work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

We work around service in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.

Restaurants and bars in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.

What's included

Warm, dimmable pendants, downlights and LED strip
Emergency lighting that blends into the interior
Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
External signage and terrace lighting

Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Typical budgets for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
LED panel (600×600)	£50 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
DALI dimming and control	£50 – £150	per luminaire, on top of the fitting
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
LED floodlight	£200 – £500	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: 30 dimmable LED fittings with DALI control in a restaurant, about £3,000 – £9,000 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

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 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Hospitality lighting FAQs for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Which fire safety law applies in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

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.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

What about the kitchen?

Kitchens need bright, even, cleanable lighting. We use sealed LED fittings rated for the environment.

Can LED be dimmed smoothly for a restaurant?

Yes, with compatible drivers and controls. DALI or quality phase dimming gives smooth dimming without flicker.

Hospitality lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire