Mitchell Turf

Mitchell Turf, Scottish producer of turf and gardening materials

Mitchell Turf is an independent family business based in Scotland that cultivates and supplies turf, topsoil and aggregates. The company presents itself as a supplier of quality Scottish turf for private gardens and commercial landscaping projects, and distributes over 1,000,000 m² of turf per year. Its activity is aimed at both the professional sector (landscapers, housebuilders, sports contractors) and the general public.

More than three decades of cultivation and expansion

The company has over 30 years of experience supplying turf to landscapers. It started by loading turfs by hand from a compact tractor and has evolved to operate Trebro TSR harvesters. Production is divided between a 400-acre farm in Dunbar and a 300-acre farm in Linwood, near Glasgow, with harvesting throughout the year.

In early 2023, Mitchell Turf announced its merger with Scotlawn, another family-run turf-growing business. This operation expanded the product range and regional coverage, and led to the opening of a new distribution centre in Barrhead, to serve western Scotland, and a second growing farm in Linwood.

Product catalogue

The company's catalogue includes turf, screened topsoil, aggregates, decorative stone, pebbles, bark, sand, play sand, railway sleepers, fencing, paving, paving blocks, kerbs and winter salt. It also offers grass seed and fertilisers. The screened topsoil is presented as suitable for planting and for promoting vegetable growth.

Featured products include turf per square metre, topsoil, railway sleepers, MOT Type 1 sub base, fence slats and weed control fabric. The site shows reference prices for some items, such as turf from £3.30/m² or discounted railway sleepers.

Logistics and delivery

The company states it has its own fleet to deliver throughout Scotland and guarantees that freshly harvested turf arrives within 24 hours. The fleet includes six 26-tonne trucks with forklifts for precise placement of pallets and bags, a 26-tonne truck with HIAB crane for hard-to-reach areas, an 18-tonne truck with HIAB crane for narrow streets, a 20-tonne tipper for bulk loads, a 10-tonne tipper for smaller loads and two flatbed vans with rear cranes for deliveries in restricted access areas.

Distribution centres and customer service

Mitchell Turf operates distribution centres in Cumbernauld (central Scotland), Dunbar (east Scotland) and Barrhead (west Scotland), from which it offers collection and direct delivery, in addition to its own growing farms. The head office and Cumbernauld centre can be reached on 01236 452269 and sales@mitchellturf.co.uk. The Barrhead centre has the phone number 0141 848 6660 and email barrhead@mitchellturf.co.uk.

The company indicates that it currently accepts private turf and landscaping jobs, and that interested parties can contact Steph in Cumbernauld or Claudia in Barrhead. It also offers landscaping services in Scotland and has an estimate form.

Customer reviews

The site collects over 855 customer reviews with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5. A featured testimonial highlights the quality of the turf, its cost and the overall service received.

Headquarters and locations

Central location / Cumbernauld: Phone: 01236 452269

Barrhead location: Phone: 0141 848 6660