Hospitality lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.
Hospitality lighting work in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Restaurants and bars in Edinburgh and the Lothians usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.
We work around service in Edinburgh and the Lothians venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.
What's included
- Emergency lighting that blends into the interior
- Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
- Installation around service hours
- Warm, dimmable pendants, downlights and LED strip
Guide prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Typical budgets for Edinburgh and the Lothians, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Edinburgh
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Armadale
- Arniston
- Dalkeith
- Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond
- Dunbar
- East Linton
- Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
- Granton and Trinity
- Gullane
- Haddington
- Humbie
- Juniper Green, Currie and Balerno
- Kirkliston
- Kirknewton
- Leith
- Liberton and Craigmillar
- Linlithgow
- Loanhead
- Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
- Newbridge and Ratho
- North Berwick
- Ormiston
- Pathhead
- Pencaitland
- Portobello
- Prestonpans
- Queensferry
- Rosewell
- Roslin
- Tranent
- West Calder
- Whitburn
Hospitality lighting FAQs for Edinburgh and the Lothians
How are prices set in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which fire safety law applies in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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.
Can LED be dimmed smoothly for a restaurant?
Yes, with compatible drivers and controls. DALI or quality phase dimming gives smooth dimming without flicker.
What about the kitchen?
Kitchens need bright, even, cleanable lighting. We use sealed LED fittings rated for the environment.
Related services in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Lighting controls
- Commercial lighting design
- Emergency lighting installation
- Architectural and facade lighting