Forestry and Estate Work

Experienced forestry and estate services delivered across challenging Highland terrain, from access roads and drainage to river protection and enabling works.

Experience Across Scotland’s Estates

For many years, Edward Mackay (Contractor) Ltd has delivered forestry and estate works for organisations including the Forestry Commission and Scottish Woodlands, as well as a number of Highland estates.

Our experience covers projects in some of the most challenging working environments, where careful planning, appropriate machinery and experienced operators are essential to delivering a successful result.

Clients & Estates We’ve Worked With

  • Forestry Commission
  • Scottish Woodlands
  • Sutherland Estates
  • Gordonbush Estate
  • Strathmore Estate
  • Kintradwell Estate

Built for Challenging Ground

Forestry and estate works can present some of the most demanding ground conditions. Our experienced teams are accustomed to working across steep hillsides, soft peatlands and wet moorland, adapting our approach to the terrain and the requirements of each project.

Through careful planning, good environmental management and the selection of suitable plant and machinery, we provide practical and cost-effective solutions without compromising on the quality of the finished work.

Forestry & Estate Capabilities

Access Roads

Access Roads & Tracks

Construction and improvement of routes providing access across forestry and estate land.

Enabling Works

Enabling Works

Supporting works required to prepare sites and enable wider forestry and estate projects.

River & Flood Protection

River & Flood Protection

Works designed to protect land and infrastructure from river and flood-related conditions.

Drainage & Ditching

Drainage & Ditching

Drainage and ditching works to manage water across challenging terrain.

Mounding

Mounding

Ground preparation works forming part of forestry and estate development.

On-Site Borrow Pit Works

On-Site Borrow Pit Works

Using on-site resources where appropriate to support project requirements.

Planning Forestry or Estate Works?

Talk to Edward Mackay about your project and find out how our experienced teams and modern plant can provide a practical solution for challenging terrain.