Sixty-five years of decorating in Scotland and London — and the awards, shortlistings and accreditations that mark the way.
Category A listed castle, Fife
Winner of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation’s Cultural Renovation Project of the Year 2025, for decorative work on a Category A listed castle in Fife.
Category A listed luxury apartment, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
A Category A listed luxury apartment on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, Highly Commended in the Residential category at the 2025 Premier Trophy Awards held in London.
High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
A pre-1919 Category A listed apartment on Edinburgh’s historic High Street, on the Royal Mile, in the heart of the Old Town. The Scottish Decorators’ Federation named the work Private Domestic (Pre-1919) Project of the Year Contract Manager 2024 — recognition for decorating that respects the age and detail of a listed building.
Royal Lyceum Theatre (Cat-A listed), Edinburgh
The Royal Lyceum is a Category A-listed Victorian theatre in Edinburgh. Borthwick’s decorative work there — including the theatre’s ornate ceiling — was rated Very Highly Commended in the Highly Decorative category at the 2024 Premier Trophy Awards held in London.
The Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Further recognition for work at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre — Highly Commended for Historic Project of the Year 2023 by the Scottish Decorators’ Federation.
Every one audited or vetted — what each scheme actually means.
Members of the trade's national body, working to its recognised code of practice for private, commercial and industrial clients.
Federation members — Scotland's decorating trade body — held to its code of practice.
Trade Elite partner with PPG, supplier of the Johnstone's and Leyland trade paint ranges.
Vetted by Edinburgh Trading Standards, backed by the City of Edinburgh Council and Police Scotland.
Annually audited health-and-safety accreditation covering our site management.
Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme — passed and renewed annually.
SSIP-recognised safety-management audit, renewed each year.
Operatives trained to erect mobile access towers; we hold our own tower stock.
Operatives PAL-licensed for powered access — scissor lifts, booms and cherry pickers.
Public liability insurance to £10 million. Employers' liability and contract works cover on file. Proof of insurance available on request.
