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The Scottish Highlands and Islands — wild landscape across the north and west of Scotland

Highlands & Islands

Window shading in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

Living in some of the most beautiful parts of Scotland shouldn't mean settling for second best. We've built a remote service that gives Highlands and Islands customers the same expert advice and quality of product as customers five minutes from our studio.

The Challenge

A long way from anywhere

Living in some of the remotest parts of Scotland or on our Islands is just a dream for most of the population.

However, we know, from speaking with clients in these parts, that getting great products with a service to match can be challenging.

For most companies, including ours, it's unlikely to be commercially viable to drive for hours or jump on a ferry to visit you at home.

Although for some larger projects, we have done exactly that.

David Browne measuring complex windows on the Isle of Mull
David on the Isle of Mull, measuring some very large and complex windows.

Working Remotely

Born of necessity, refined for distance

But we think we have something that may interest you.

Something that was born out of necessity when, during the pandemic, we couldn't even visit our local clients in Central Scotland.

And that was the virtual video call.

With a virtual call, you can speak with one of our experts and discuss your shading challenges — rooms that are too hot or too cold, the sun bleaching your soft furnishings, or a little more privacy.

All of this and more can be covered in a virtual call.

Designed for You

The next best thing to being there

We already have clients in the far north of mainland Scotland and on the Islands who have used this service.

Of course, we still can't get to you to measure or fit. That bit will need to be done by you or by one of your tradesmen.

However, we provide full online, video, and telephone call support not only for you but for whoever will be measuring and fitting your shading systems.

We realise that this is not our Gold service, which offers a full measure, design, and installation service. But it is the next best thing.

By booking a video call with one of our experts, you can at least explore the possibilities. Between us, we can determine if what you are trying to achieve can be done remotely.

We love a challenge.

And because we design many of our products, we can create something bespoke for you.

Your Experts

Two directors, decades of experience

Your video calls will be with either David Browne or David D'Ambrosio — the Davids, we like to call them. Whether you speak to us in person or by video call, you are always dealing with the people who run the business.

David Browne, Project Director and co-founder of The Scottish Shutter Company

David Browne

David is a co-founder of the Company and has been in the window shading industry for nearly 40 years. An engineer to trade, David B is responsible for producing all of our detailed drawings on our in-house Computer Aided Design system.

David D'Ambrosio, Technical Director of The Scottish Shutter Company and Past President of the BBSA

David D'Ambrosio

David has been with the Company for over twenty-five years and is our expert in shading system motorisation. David D is a Past President of our national association, the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA), and is the association's go-to person for all things window shutters.

How We Help

Services for remote customers

Video Consultations

A full consultation by video call. We discuss your windows, show you product options, and guide you through the process as if we were sitting in your living room.

Personalised Video Presentations

We create tailored video presentations for remote clients, walking you through product recommendations specific to your home. A personal touch that goes far beyond a catalogue.

52-Page Brochure

Browse our full product range from home. Our brochure covers shutters, blinds, and shading solutions with real installations from homes across Scotland. Get your copy.

Supply Only

For locations where installation by our team is not practical, we offer a supply only service. You receive the same quality products with full technical guidance for your local installer.

Design Studio Appointments

If you're planning to visit the deep south, our Design Studios in Dundee and Edinburgh are open by appointment only. Full size working displays of shutters and blinds, and the undivided attention of our team.

Get in Touch

Call us on 0800 086 2989 or email team@scottishshutters.co.uk to arrange a virtual consultation.

Getting There

When the project is right, we make the trip

For the right project, we travel. Ferries from Scrabster, flights to Kirkwall, sometimes both in the same week.

The Scottish Shutter Company van waiting at a Scottish ferry terminal at dawn, en route to Orkney
En route to Orkney — the SSC van waiting at the ferry terminal.
David from The Scottish Shutter Company arriving at Kirkwall Airport on Orkney
Arriving at Kirkwall Airport for an Orkney installation.

In Their Own Words

Words from the islands

Two messages we treasure — one from Orkney, one from Shetland.

Hi David and Judith — we have eventually finished our bedroom and we love our shutters. Very impressed with the quality, design and ease of fitting. We found the whole process easy and enjoyable. Dealing directly with you all made us feel like part of the team. Thank you all so much.

Kevin & Lynn Tullock

Dounby, Orkney

Hi Judith — sorry, this took so long, I kept forgetting to send a photo of the blind when it was fitted. The first pic shows the sun shining through, and the second is when it's fully open with sun and snow. I have to say I love it — so clean and easy. Guy had no trouble fitting it, either. Thank you so much.

Mary

Snowy Shetland

Recent Projects

A few of our Highlands & Islands installations

Real homes from Orkney to Shetland — gable shutters, motorised Duette blinds, full installations and self-install supply-only projects.

Triangular gable window shutters with sea view in Dounby, Orkney
Modern Orkney house with installed shading systems by The Scottish Shutter Company
Snow-covered Shetland landscape — view from a recent installation
Motorised Duette blind with sea view, self-installed on Orkney
Triangular gable shutters with farmland view in Dounby, Orkney
The Scottish Shutter Company team arriving on Orkney with measuring tools

Coverage

From the Borders to the far north

We want to ensure that just because you live in some of the more remote, yet most beautiful parts of Scotland, we give you the best possible remote experience when buying shading systems.

The Scottish Shutter Company serves the whole of Scotland. For customers in the Highlands and Islands, we combine virtual consultations with carefully planned installation trips to ensure you receive the same quality of service as any customer in the central belt. Where installation by our team is genuinely impractical, our supply only option ensures you still have access to the best products on the market.

No matter where you are, you are always welcome to call us on 0800 086 2989 or email team@scottishshutters.co.uk. We are here to help.

Hope to see you soon!

Our Work

Installations across the whole of Scotland

Browse images and videos of real installations in homes across Scotland — from city flats to remote island cottages.

A selection of Scottish Shutter Company installations from across Scotland
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The Scottish Shutter Company 52-page brochure

Start with our brochure

52 pages of ideas, product details, and real installations from homes across Scotland. Request your copy and take the first step.