Gates Scotland

Gates Scotland: gate, fencing and metalwork fabrication between Glasgow and Edinburgh

Gates Scotland designs, manufactures and installs gates, railings, fencing and associated metalwork from a showroom, workshop and office complex in Blantyre. The company presents itself as Scotland's largest and leading manufacturer in its sector, a claim it bases on market share, the volume of products manufactured and installed, and reviews. It states that it employs around twenty specialist staff, with growth continuing through 2025, and that its products are handmade in Scotland.

The business serves domestic, commercial and public or social sector customers, and also operates trade accounts and distributes across the UK. Work can be supplied only or supplied and installed, and the process runs from a free initial consultation and site survey through design, fabrication, installation and finishing.

Gate ranges by material

The catalogue is organised by material and by gate type, and the company states that all categories can be automated. Driveway gates, tall side gates, path gates and railings appear across the ranges.

• Composite gates: built on what the company describes as Next Gen 2 core composite, in driveway, pedestrian, sliding and bifold versions, including electric models.
• Metal framed timber gates: a range the company says has sold strongly over more than ten years in business, typically using Iroko hardwood for driveway and pedestrian gates, with sliding, bifold and electric variants.
• Metal gates: modern designs or traditional wrought iron work, in driveway, tall side, sliding, bifold and electric versions.
• Aluminium gates: full aluminium gates or steel frames with aluminium infills, in driveway, pedestrian, sliding and bifold formats.

Gate accessories listed include self closers, keypad lock units, locking drop bolts, electronic locks and post boxes.

Fencing, railings and architectural metalwork

Beyond gates, the blacksmiths and fabricators produce metal framed fencing, wall tops, balconies and handrails, metal balustrades, Juliet balconies and composite fencing. The commercial fencing range covers vertical bar railings in bow (hoop) top, ball top and flat bar styles, RoSPA Playsafe railings, twin wire mesh, 358 prison mesh, 'V' mesh, safe top mesh and stripe mesh, plus palisade fencing in 'W' and 'D' profiles and estate or parkland fencing. Handrails, commercial balustrades, fire escapes and metal balconies complete the architectural metalwork offer.

Automation and access control

Gate automation is handled both above ground and below ground, including sliding and industrial gate automation. Access control covers GSM intercoms, keypads, WIFI and IP systems, vehicle detectors, magnetic and electric locks and electric keeps. The company identifies itself as a Roger Technology professional dealer and also supplies electric gate kits. For traffic management it offers automatic rising barriers, automatic rising bollards, manual swing traffic barriers, pedestrian guardrails and height restriction barriers.

Commercial and public sector work

Commercial gate ranges include mesh gates (twin swing, sliding, bifold, pedestrian and electric), palisade gates in the same configurations and vertical bar gates. For public and social sector projects the company lists bow top, ball top, flat bar and field gates, including bespoke and electric field gates, alongside the commercial fencing lines described above.

Coverage across Scotland and northern England

The stated local coverage area spans Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, Falkirk, Stirling, West Lothian, Edinburgh, Dumfries & Galloway, The Borders, Carlisle, Inverclyde and Renfrewshire. The company also covers Inverness and surrounding towns such as Nairn, Dingwall, Forres, Invergordon and Aviemore. It describes itself as centrally located between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Showroom and workshop

The head office, showroom and workshop complex is at Unit 4, Block 17, South Avenue, Blantyre Industrial Estate. The company presents its showroom as the only one of its kind in Scotland, allowing customers to see the quality of the products in person, and invites visitors to the showroom, office and workshop complex.

Experience and process

The company states that its blacksmiths have over 30 years of experience in fabricating driveway gates, railings, wall tops, automatic gates, path gates, fencing, balconies, handrails, sliding gates and wrought iron work. It highlights a professional estimating service, experienced blacksmiths, a full package from design to installation and finishing, and the use of quality materials and finishes. The site also references CAD and technical drawings, galvanising and powder coating, and a customer guarantee.