Our shop in Banchory is now open for Hire, Sales and Servicing. Whilst we are open, there are restrictions in place to ensure the safety of staff and customers. We ask that all customers please call prior to visiting us. All drop off’s and collections must be pre-booked so we can stagger all activities and ensure social distancing measures are …
COVID-19 Operational status.
Existing garden and grounds maintenance customers are being contacted regarding their properties. If you are an existing customer, and have any queries regarding your garden/grounds, please contact Cam Paterson directly cam@roycowie.co.uk Our Hire, Service and Sales department remains closed until further notice. Thank you for all your enquirers, but we are afraid we cannot provide any of these services at …
COVID-19. Suspension of services.
These are challenging times for all of us with rapidly changing circumstances. We have been closely monitoring Government advice and have adjusted our practices in order to maintain our services, whilst ensuring the safety and well being of our staff, their families, our customers and the community. Following last nights statement from our Prime Minister, we took the difficult decision …
Working Practices Update
In light of the current widespread concern relating to containment measures for COVID – 19, we would like to offer an update on some of the measures we have in place to protect our staff and yours. * Our staff has been briefed to self isolate should they experience symptoms * Until further notice, our crews will be attending sites …
Office Landscaping – First Impressions Count
It is well documented that ‘First Impressions count’. We often see articles highlighting the importance of our appearance in generating a positive perception about ourselves, our capabilities or attitude. In some cases that perception is created it seconds. Businesses are no exception to this rule! Presenting a well tended landscape outside the office has so many benefits for everyone. It …
Another Marshall’s Accolade
We are delighted to have won another award from supplier Marshall’s at their annual Register awards roadshow. Roy Cowie Ltd has this week been named as regional winner in the ‘Best Use of Ethically Sourced Fairstone’ at a Marshall’s Roadshow. Celebrating the best in design and installation of landscaping projects the length and breadth of the UK, the Roadshows are …
New Winter Equipment delivered
To meet the continued and growing demand for gritting services, we have invested in further equipment. We have just taken delivery of 2 new Wessex Polar One Salt Spreaders from the team at Balgownie. These additions will complement existing fleet regularly deployed for snow clearing and gritting services across North East Scotland. These salt spreaders help us to make year …
Winter weather and your trees
With predictions of wild weather in the coming months, it is wise to think about the impact of snow and ice but wind and rain bring their own problems. This time last year we were bracing ourselves for storm Deirdre which brought with it some fairly impressive gusts of wind. This year, it will come as no surprise that November …
Wildflower Meadows
With an increasing interest in biodiversity and habitat we have this year seen some lovely wildflower planting schemes along verges and other public spaces. Whilst in bloom they look great, there has however been some debate about these patches of ground seemingly ‘left to nature’ becoming unsightly as the flowers die back. Keeping these spaces at their best is mostly …
We are loo twinning!
November 21st is World Toilet Day. Nearly a third of the worlds population doesn’t have access to a hygienic loo facility. Throughout November and beyond we will be getting behind two initiatives which have this issue at the heart of their activities. Who Gives a Crap make and distribute loo paper that is made from 100% recycled material, they also …