This year, Darroch & Allan Ltd proudly celebrates 60 years in business.

Since being established in 1966, we’ve grown into one of the North of Scotland’s most trusted joinery, building and main contracting companies. While much has changed over the past six decades, our commitment to quality workmanship, trusted relationships and excellent service has remained the same.

We would like to thank our employees, past and present, our clients, suppliers and local communities for their continued support throughout the years. Reaching this milestone would not have been possible without you.

To celebrate our 60th anniversary, we held an evening reception at the Mansefield Hotel in Elgin. The evening was a fantastic opportunity to bring together those who have been part of the Darroch & Allan journey over the years, reflect on our history and celebrate the people, partnerships and achievements that have contributed to our success.

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the occasion such a memorable evening. Please enjoy the selection of photographs below.

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After an incredible 50 years with Darroch & Allan, we’d like to congratulate Andrew Fordyce on his retirement. 

From joining the business as an apprentice to leading it as Managing Director, Andrew has played an integral part in the company’s success over the past five decades.  

Thank you for everything over the years, Andrew. Everyone at Darroch & Allan wishes you a happy, healthy and well-deserved retirement.

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the new Military Equipment Inspection (MEI) facility at RAF Lossiemouth, delivered in partnership with Mitie and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). 

The modern facility has been designed and constructed to provide a safe, efficient and professional environment for vehicle inspections. It includes a full-length inspection pit suitable for articulated vehicles, vehicle lift, roller brake tester, headlight beam tester & brake test ramp.

Please see below Mitie snippet for more information.

We are pleased to recognise the retirement of two valued members of our team, Graham Henderson and Graham Paterson, following many years of dedicated service to the company. 

Their knowledge, experience, and commitment have been highly valued and while they will both be missed, we are delighted to see them begin this exciting new chapter and enjoy the opportunities that retirement brings. 

Congratulations to you both and thank you for everything you have contributed to the company over the years.

Our apprentice, Joshua Whyte has achieved outstanding success at this year’s Moray College Construction Prize Giving, taking home awards in the below categories: –

• Best All-Round Joinery Apprentice – 3rd year
• Top Advanced Certificate Joiner
• Top Craft Joinery Apprentice – Final year

We’re extremely proud of Josh and delighted to see him recognised for his efforts.

Congratulations once again Josh, a fantastic accomplishment and well deserved!

Darroch & Allan are privileged to be undertaking the historic restoration works at Dr Gray’s Hospital, a Grade I listed building.

The hospital, constructed over 200 years ago, features sandstone walls, a clocktower, and several original architectural elements. The restoration work focuses on preserving these historic features while addressing structural and weather-related damage.

Recent works have included the full restoration of the south-west elevation, rebuilding of the chimney, and major repairs to the clocktower, including the copper dome, timber structure, and original 1818 bell.

Work will now focus on the front façade and the final stages of the clocktower restoration.