First established in 1958 as a road haulage company, Edward Mackay Contractor has progressed into all aspects of construction and civil engineering. Operating from bases in Brora and Beauly, the company has built a solid reputation and is recognised as one of the leading Earthworks and Civil Engineering companies in the north of Scotland. The company is committed to providing a fully trained, efficient and adaptable workforce, with a strong emphasis on management, safe construction, quality, and timely delivery of projects within budget.
Edward Mackay Contractor has amassed significant experience in delivering infrastructure and groundwork schemes for local and regional councils, developers, and national agencies. They have a proven track record for the successful installation and maintenance of underground infrastructure, and extensive experience in earthmoving and general civil engineering groundworks. The company also specialises in river and coastal erosion protection, renewable energies, and utilities and infrastructure.
In recent years, the company has been heavily involved in major projects such as the Beauly-Denny Transmission Line Project and has been a specialist windfarm contractor since undertaking infrastructure works for the Highlands' first windfarm at Novar in 1996. They have received accolades for their work, including the "Managing Directors Sub-Contractor of Excellence Award" from Balfour Beatty for their contributions to the Beauly-Denny project.