Kirkwall Care Home
Kirkwall
Construction of the £13.45m Kirkwall Care Home, a modern 40-bed facility replacing St Rognvald's House, showcasing expertise in healthcare construction.
About from company website
R Clouston Ltd is a well-established construction and joinery company based in Orkney, with a history spanning over three decades. Founded in 1989 by Robert (Bob) Clouston, the company has grown from a small local joinery firm into one of Orkney's most respected construction companies, delivering projects of all sizes from small maintenance works to contracts exceeding £10 million. The company prides itself on its comprehensive service offering, which includes end-to-end construction and contracting for residential and commercial projects, bespoke joinery and workshop manufacturing, high-standard refurbishment and renovation, sustainable building and retrofit solutions, and maintenance and small works.
They also provide design and planning support, offering expert guidance from concept to consent. R Clouston Ltd emphasizes a proactive approach to project delivery, focusing on pre-construction planning, risk management, and efficient logistics through strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Their in-house workshop capability allows for tight control over quality and flexible response to project demands.
As a company rooted in Orkney, they are committed to investing in the local community through apprenticeship programs and mentoring schemes, developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople. With a team of over 45 professionals, R Clouston Ltd is trusted by public and private clients, delivering detail-led, professionally executed work across every project. Their mission is to lead Orkney's construction sector by consistently surpassing expectations and building long-term partnerships.
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Project experience from company website
Orkney Research & Innovation Campus
Stromness
Main construction works for the award-winning Orkney Research & Innovation Campus (ORIC), a major redevelopment of the former Stromness Academy and Primary School into a modern hub for research, education, and enterprise.
Watersfield Development
Orkney
A 33-house residential development, a significant expansion into private housing.
Carness Housing Development
Carness, Kirkwall
Design and Build contract for a 32-unit residential development on a greenfield site.
Auld Kirk, Luxury Holiday Apartment Conversion
Three luxurious 3-bedroom apartments built in a newly renovated and refurbished former Church, with special consideration for design to best use the space.
Dunstane Houses Renovation
Edinburgh
Renovation of the historic Dunstane Houses, restoring the building for luxury accommodations.
Police Station Construction
Kirkwall
Construction of the new police station in Kirkwall, expanding its portfolio of essential public service projects.
Pickaquoy Life Centre Extension
Kirkwall
A significant extension to the Pickaquoy Life Centre, a striking timber-framed addition showcasing craftsmanship and attention to architectural detail.
Deerness Hall, Community Facility Construction
Deerness
Design and construction of Deerness Hall, a purpose-built community facility.
Flett's Corner Development
Kirkwall
Full development of Flett's Corner, a residential project comprising 12 high-quality, level-access homes.
Ladysmith, Stenness, Private New Build
Stenness, Orkney
A contemporary rural architecture project seamlessly integrated with traditional Orkney materials and forms.
Orkney College Extension, Higher Education Facility
Main contractor for a major extension to Orkney College, part of the island's investment in higher education infrastructure.
Clients mentioned from company website
Orkney Islands Council, Orkney Housing Association Ltd.
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What does R. Clouston Ltd. do?
Trusted building contractors and joinery specialists in Orkney. R Clouston Ltd delivers quality construction, joinery, and renovation services tailored to your project needs. Their listed services include Main contractor, Carpentry & joinery, Refurbishment, Design & build and House builder.
Where is R. Clouston Ltd. based?
R. Clouston Ltd. is registered at 10 Grainshore Drive, Hatston Industrial Estate, Kirkwall, KW15 1GG, in Scotland.
What areas does R. Clouston Ltd. cover?
R. Clouston Ltd. states that it works across Orkney and Edinburgh.
How many people work at R. Clouston Ltd.?
Accounts filed for the year to 2026 report 49 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.
What is R. Clouston Ltd.'s turnover?
R. Clouston Ltd. does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £2.4m and £6.3m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Is R. Clouston Ltd. still trading?
Companies House lists R. Clouston Ltd. as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2026-03-31.
What sectors does R. Clouston Ltd. work in?
R. Clouston Ltd. works in Residential, Commercial, Public, Healthcare, Education and Leisure.
When was R. Clouston Ltd. established?
R. Clouston Ltd. was incorporated on 2000-02-10, though the company says it has traded since 1989.