Kenneth C Findlay & Sons Ltd

22/08/2026

There’s no substitute for experience.

Years of knowledge, skill, and hands-on practice are what turn a good finish into a professional one. From understanding materials and techniques to knowing how to overcome challenges on site, experienced decorators bring expertise that can only be built over time.

At the heart of the decorating industry is a commitment to quality, precision, and craftsmanship. Skills passed down, developed, and refined through experience.

19/06/2026

Great recognition for the Northern Isles! Well done to Ivor & his team, joint winners along with us

🎉 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬’ 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 🎨
We’re thrilled to announce this year’s joint winners in the new build domestic category, recognizing outstanding craftsmanship in modern homes across Scotland…

🏆 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
Winners:
Anderson & Cluness Ltd – Catfirth, Nesting, Shetland
Kenneth C Findlay & Sons Ltd – Bonnyvoe, South Ronaldsay, Orkney

These awards celebrate projects where precision, finish, and attention to detail are essential in delivering high-quality new build homes.

Both Anderson & Cluness Ltd and Kenneth C Findlay & Sons Ltd demonstrated excellence in their respective projects, producing beautifully finished homes that combine functionality, style, and exceptional craftsmanship. Their work reflects the very best of the trade and sets a benchmark for new build domestic projects.

🏅 A well-deserved recognition for two superb projects.
AC paint shop
Kenneth C Findlay & Sons Ltd

15/06/2026

Another Bespoke wallcovering installation. It's amazing how effective photograph's & paintings turned into wallpaper can be, we have done a lot of these now.

Day 13/100 of Painting Light & Sound: sharing the finished wall at D&H in Kirkwall. This was a very interesting project with Kirsteen Stewart who was designing the interior. This began as an oil painting A1 size which was then digitised and printed onto wallpaper 🤩 the result is better than I could have imagined ! The quality of the print is so good !

05/06/2026

Anyone driving through Inverness today & be able to pick up a couple of boxes for us from Dulux? Desperately need the paint for the morns morning. Thanks

21/05/2026

🎉 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬’ 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 🎨
Strong leadership ensures projects reach the highest standard, and we’re proud to recognize another exceptional contract manager in the commercial sector.

🏅 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 – 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 (𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫)
Wallace McGachie
of Kenneth C Findlay & Sons Ltd
📍 Mash House, Highland Park Distillery, Orkney

Wallace McGachie delivered outstanding contract management, coordinating the Mash House project to maintain high standards of finish, efficiency, and attention to detail. His leadership played a key role in achieving a result that reflects the skill and professionalism of the trade.

👏 Congratulations to Wallace McGachie!
Kenneth C Findlay & Sons Ltd

12/05/2026

We’re delighted to have been named runner-up in the Hospitality Project of the Year category at the Awards for our work at the 🏆

This was a fantastic project to work on alongside Alfred Flett Ltd, with some really unique features throughout.

A standout feature was the bespoke wallpaper in the bedrooms – originally hand-painted by a local artist, then produced onto wallpaper which our team carefully installed to bring the final vision to life.

A brilliant project and a great result for everyone involved.

Photos by 📸

12/05/2026

We’re delighted to have been named runner-up in the Hospitality Project of the Year category at the Scottish Decorators' Federation Awards for our work at the Albert Hotel 🏆

This was a fantastic project to work on alongside Alfred Flett Ltd, with some really unique features throughout.

A standout feature was the bespoke wallpaper in the bedrooms – originally hand-painted by a local artist, then produced onto wallpaper which our team carefully installed to bring the final vision to life.

A brilliant project and a great result for everyone involved.

Photos by Kirstin Shearer Photography 📸

12/05/2026

🎉 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬’ 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 🎨

For every great winner, there is always a worthy runner-up, and we’re proud to recognise another outstanding project within the hospitality category.

🏅 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 – 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
Kenneth C Findlay & Sons Ltd
📍 Albert Hotel, Kirkwall, Orkney

This project stood out for its quality workmanship, attention to detail, and the high standards delivered throughout. A fantastic example of the skill and professionalism within our industry, and a very deserving recognition in a highly competitive category.

👏 Congratulations to all involved.

Stay tuned as we continue to showcase more of this year’s winners and highly commended projects.

26/04/2026

We’re proud to share that our Director, Clinton Findlay, has been appointed President of the Scottish Decorators' Federation for 2026/2027 – for the second time. 🥳

Clinton said:
“It is an honour to be named as president of an historic organisation that is doing everything it can to protect and promote the painting and decorating industry in Scotland.

This is a pivotal time in the industry, in particular for the north of Scotland. We are currently seeing an unprecedented decline in young people joining the profession, which is now having a huge knock on effect to staffing. I hope that in my time as president, I can raise the profile of the industry and increase the number joining the profession.

To be trusted with this role for a second time makes it even more special, and I am looking forward to continuing to support the federation and its members.”

19/04/2026

We’re proud to share that Kenneth C Findlay and Sons has been recognised at the 2026 Scottish Decorators' Federation Awards with multiple honours 🏆

✨ Project Manager of the Year – Wallace McGachie (Mash House, Highland Park Distillery)
✨ New Build Project of the Year – Bonnyvoe, South Ronaldsay (Project Lead Aaron Flett)
✨ Runner-up – Hospitality Project of the Year (The Albert Hotel)

All projects were delivered in partnership with Alfred Flett Ltd

A fantastic achievement for our team and a reflection of the quality, care and collaboration that goes into every project we deliver.