Rainbow Glass (West) Ltd · Company SC257693 · Trading heritage since 2001
Active, accounts up to date·subcontractor & developer·Head office Prestwick
Rainbow Glass Studio LTD is a family-run company specialising in all aspects of architectural decorative glass. They focus on the conservation of historic stained glass in churches and public buildings, developing and executing conservation strategies for everything from simple leaded lights to full historical stained glass window restorations. The company also creates new contemporary stained glass for both ecclesiastical and residential premises, tailoring each project to the specific needs of the building, client, or window.
Their team includes a PACR/ICON accredited conservator and an Accredited Artist of the Church of Scotland, making them the largest stained glass company in Scotland with a team of 10 skilled craftspeople. They offer advice on architectural stained glass windows and cover all areas of the UK mainland and the Scottish Isles. Their commitment extends to preserving Scottish works of art for future generations while also pushing the boundaries of contemporary stained glass design.
The studio is fully equipped to create and conserve all stained glass to the highest level. They have a strong emphasis on training and CPD, ensuring their team stays abreast of current conservation techniques and contemporary design. Health and safety are paramount, with employees holding relevant certificates and the company holding Construction Line Gold and SSIP certification.
Glasgow
Conservation work on the glass composing the Oak Room, a jewel of Scotland's architectural heritage. The project involved conserving original glass and recreating missing panels, with a conservation approach focused on retaining original materials and recreating lost elements.
Client · Glasgow Life
Edinburgh
Conservation of leaded lights at McEwan Hall.
Aberdeen
Conservation of leaded lights at Marischal College.
Cumnock
A full scheme of 8 windows depicting Creation for Old Cumnock Church.
Blantyre
A full West Wall Commission for St Joseph's Church, covering 270 square feet.
Prestwick
Millenium window at St Nicholas Church.
Prestwick
Detail of the Fruit of the Spirit window at St Nicholas Church.
Detail of day 7 of the Creation window.
Stained glass work by Moira Malcolm RGS.
Cumnock
Stained glass window at Cumnock old church by Moira Malcolm RGS.
Cumnock
New stained glass at Cumnock old church by Moira Malcolm RGS.
Aberdeen
Image from St. Machar Cathedral.
Glasgow Life, Charles Taylor Woodwork, Smith & Garratt Ltd, Glasgow Museums, Heritage Lottery Fund Scotland, V&A Dundee, Historic Environment Scotland.
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Rainbow Glass Studios specialises in the conservation and restoration of historic stained glass, alongside creating contemporary stained glass art for ecclesiastical and residential clients. Their listed services include Restoration & heritage, Glazing and Design & build.
Rainbow Glass Studios is registered at 14 Shaw Road, Prestwick, KA9 2LN, in Scotland.
Rainbow Glass Studios states that it works across Scotland, UK Mainland and Scottish Isles.
Accounts filed for the year to 2024 report 12 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.
Rainbow Glass Studios 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 £660k and £1.7m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Companies House lists Rainbow Glass Studios as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2024-11-30.
Rainbow Glass Studios displays PACR, ICON accredited conservator, Accredited Artist of the Church of Scotland, Construction Line Gold, SSIP and Habilitation Musées de France on its website.
Rainbow Glass Studios works in Public, Residential and Commercial.
Rainbow Glass Studios was incorporated on 2003-10-16, though the company says it has traded since 2001.
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