Office lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Office lighting is the design and installation of luminaires that light desks, meeting rooms, circulation areas and receptions to the right level without glare. We cover Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.
Office lighting work in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Many Edinburgh and the Lothians office landlords upgrade lighting between tenancies, because LED with presence sensing helps the EPC and leaves the next occupier with lower running costs.
For office lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians we design to about 500 lux on desks, as BS EN 12464-1 suggests, and keep glare off screens by choosing the right optics rather than simply adding more light.
What's included
- Daylight dimming along window bays
- LED panels, linear suspended fittings or downlights to suit your ceilings
- Presence detection in meeting rooms, toilets and stores
- Out-of-hours installation so desks stay usable during the working day
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 |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £60 – £120 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £150 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 60 LED panels with presence sensing in a 600 m² open-plan office, about £3,600 – £10,200 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.
In Great Britain, including Scotland, common T8 fluorescent tubes were caught by ecodesign rules from 1 September 2023 and the mercury exemptions for ordinary T5 and T8 lamps ended on 1 February 2024.
Office lighting by town in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Office lighting in Edinburgh
- Office lighting in Livingston
- Office lighting in Musselburgh
- Office lighting in Bathgate
- Office lighting in Bonnyrigg
- Office lighting in Penicuik
- Office lighting in Broxburn
- Office lighting in Armadale
- Office lighting in Arniston
- Office lighting in Dalkeith
- Office lighting in Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond
- Office lighting in Dunbar
- Office lighting in East Linton
- Office lighting in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
- Office lighting in Granton and Trinity
- Office lighting in Gullane
- Office lighting in Haddington
- Office lighting in Humbie
- Office lighting in Juniper Green, Currie and Balerno
- Office lighting in Kirkliston
- Office lighting in Kirknewton
- Office lighting in Leith
- Office lighting in Liberton and Craigmillar
- Office lighting in Linlithgow
- Office lighting in Loanhead
- Office lighting in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
- Office lighting in Newbridge and Ratho
- Office lighting in North Berwick
- Office lighting in Ormiston
- Office lighting in Pathhead
- Office lighting in Pencaitland
- Office lighting in Portobello
- Office lighting in Prestonpans
- Office lighting in Queensferry
- Office lighting in Rosewell
- Office lighting in Roslin
- Office lighting in Tranent
- Office lighting in West Calder
- Office lighting in Whitburn
Office lighting FAQs for Edinburgh and the Lothians
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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 you work outside office hours?
Yes. Most office projects are done in the evening or at weekends, a zone at a time, so staff come back to a working floor.
Do we need sensors in an office?
They are worth it in meeting rooms, toilets, kitchens and stores, where lights are often left on. Daylight dimming along windows also saves energy in perimeter zones.