Retail and shop lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Retail lighting combines general lighting, accent lighting on displays and window lighting so products look their best and customers can move around easily. We cover Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.
Retail and shop lighting work in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Independent shops in Edinburgh and the Lothians often get the biggest lift from swapping old halogen spots for LED track lighting, which runs cooler and costs far less to run.
For Edinburgh and the Lothians retailers we usually work after closing so the shop trades as normal the next day.
What's included
- High colour-rendering LEDs where colour accuracy matters
- Track and spot lighting to accent displays and window stands
- Night and weekend installation to avoid trading hours
- Emergency lighting and exit signs for escape routes
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 |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £200 | 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 |
Example: 24 LED panels and 20 LED battens in a shop and stockroom, about £2,800 – £7,600 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
Retail and shop lighting FAQs for Edinburgh and the Lothians
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.
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.
Do shops need emergency lighting?
Usually. Where escape routes or open areas need illumination if the power fails, the responsible person must provide emergency lighting under fire safety law.
Can you install without closing the shop?
Yes. Most retail work is done after closing or overnight so the shop opens as normal.