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Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd

Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & subcontractor & supplier·Head office Sutherland

About from company website

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.

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Project experience from company website

Beauly-Denny Overhead Transmission Line

Heavy civils and earthmoving for one of the largest overhead line projects in Europe, stretching over 220km and including over 600 new towers. Site teams carried out installation of over 75km of access track, development and management of 9 on site quarry "borrow pits" processing over 200000 m3 of material, preparation of 61 "rock anchor "sites, installation of 130 piling platforms, and construction of over 400 crane access pads. Currently engaged in reinstatement works.

Client · Balfour Beatty

Milton of Leys Primary School

Groundworks and infrastructure.

Client · Morrison Construction

Lifescan New Warehouse

Groundworks and infrastructure.

Client · Morrison Construction

Spittal Electricity Sub Station

Heavy civils and earthmoving.

Client · Balfour Beatty

Clynelish Water Main Renewal

Infrastructure.

Client · Diagio

Third Don Crossing

Heavy civils and earthmoving.

Client · Balfour Beatty

Clynelish Distillery Access Upgrade

Groundworks and infrastructure.

Client · Diagio

Dalmore Distillery New Warehouse

Heavy civils, earthmoving & Infrastructure.

Client · Morrison Construction

Beauly-Dounreay Overhead Line Refurbishment

Civils & plant hire.

Client · SSE

Glenuig Storm Damage Repairs

Coastal Protection (Armour Rock).

Client · Highland Council

Inverness University Campus, New Laboratories

Heavy civils, earthmoving & Infrastructure.

Client · Morrison Construction

Foyers to Knocknagael Overhead Transmission Line

Heavy civils and earthmoving.

Client · Balfour Beatty

Accreditations from company website

  • SSIP
  • Acclaim Accreditation
  • Constructionline
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001

Clients mentioned from company website

local and regional councils, national agencies, Balfour Beatty, Morrison Construction, Diagio, SSE, Highland Council.

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Questions about Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd from the record on this page

What does Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd do?

Edward Mackay Contractor provides high quality construction and civil engineering services throughout the Highlands, with over 50 years of experience. Their listed services include Civil engineering, Groundworks, Utilities, Marine & water engineering and Road surfacing.

Where is Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd based?

Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd is registered at Spoutie Burn, Brora, Sutherland, KW9 6NL, in Scotland.

What areas does Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd cover?

Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd states that it works across Scotland and Highlands.

How many people work at Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd?

Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 49 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.

Is Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-03-31.

What accreditations does Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd hold?

Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd displays SSIP, Acclaim Accreditation, Constructionline, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 on its website.

What sectors does Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd work in?

Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd works in Infrastructure, Energy, Public, Commercial, Industrial and Residential.

When was Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd established?

Edward Mackay Contractor Ltd was incorporated on 2003-07-17, though the company says it has traded since 1958.

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