THE OUTDOOR LIVING SCOTLAND LTD

What THE OUTDOOR LIVING SCOTLAND LTD does

THE OUTDOOR LIVING SCOTLAND LTD, trading as The Outdoor Living Co., is a privately held Scottish landscaping and garden design firm headquartered in Kirkcaldy, Fife. Founded in 2008 and operated by founders Artur (Managing Director) and Simon (Garden Designer & Consultant) alongside a small in-house team that includes a Project Manager and Landscape Architect, the company offers an integrated design-and-build service for residential outdoor spaces across Fife, Edinburgh and broader Scotland. Core deliverables are bespoke garden design (site assessment, layout, planting schemes, detailed drawings for patios, decking, garden rooms and lighting) and full landscape construction covering hard landscaping (paving, decking, retaining walls, water features, outdoor kitchens, pergolas) and soft landscaping, with project values ranging from £1,000–£5,000 for design and £20,000–£100,000 for full builds.

The company's product surface extends beyond pure landscaping into a curated portfolio of premium European-branded outdoor features — Corradi bioclimatic aluminium pergolas (exclusive Scotland representative since 2022), Grillo Outdoor Kitchens, Millboard wood-free composite decking, Adezz Corten steel products, London Stone porcelain paving, Egoe outdoor furniture and PlantBox vertical garden systems — installed as part of bespoke designs. Supporting tools include a free online Garden Budget Calculator for lead generation and a physical Show Garden in Kirkcaldy that demonstrates installed features to prospective clients. There is no proprietary technology product; operations are coordinated via an internal project management system, and 5-year workmanship guarantees plus post-project check-ups create long-tail customer relationships.

The business model is professional services, sales-led and consultative: customers initiate contact via a website consultation request form, progress through a free design consultation, receive a tailored proposal, and then contract full landscape construction. Pricing is quote-based and one-time per project, with revenue concentrated in two streams — Garden Design Services and Landscaping Construction. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no resellers or marketplaces; geographic reach is regional (Fife and Edinburgh primary, Scotland-wide opportunistic). The firm also operates in partnership with sister company Landscape Brothers, which provides skilled landscaping crew capacity for larger projects, and reports revenue in excess of £1 million.

Name

THE OUTDOOR LIVING SCOTLAND LTD

Legal name

THE OUTDOOR LIVING SCOTLAND LTD

Website

https://theoutdoorliving.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Outdoor Living Co. is a Fife-based Scottish design-and-build landscaping firm founded in 2008, delivering bespoke garden design and premium landscape construction for homeowners across Fife, Edinburgh and Scotland, with exclusive Scottish representation of Corradi pergolas and a curated portfolio of branded outdoor features.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Design & Construction Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Outdoor Kitchens & Built-In BBQ Islands (HSAIACAF)

Keywords

• Garden design services
• Landscaping construction
• Outdoor living features
• Composite decking installation
• Premium garden design

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirkcaldy

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Garden Design Services: Bespoke garden design services with packages starting at £500, typically ranging from £1,000–£1,500. Design services include site assessment, layout planning, planting schemes, and detailed drawings for patios, decking, garden rooms and lighting. Revenue is generated as a one-time professional service fee.
2. Landscaping Construction: Full landscape construction and build services. Projects typically range from £20,000 to £100,000, covering hard landscaping (paving, decking, retaining walls, water features, outdoor kitchens, pergolas) and soft landscaping (planting schemes). Revenue is project-based and one-time per engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Outdoor Living Co. delivers an integrated design-and-build landscaping service for homeowners across Fife and Edinburgh, Scotland. The company produces bespoke garden designs (site assessment, layout planning, planting schemes, detailed drawings) and executes full landscape construction including hard and soft landscaping. It also supplies and installs premium branded outdoor features such as Grillo outdoor kitchens, Millboard composite decking, Corradi aluminium pergolas, water features, garden furniture, and vertical planting systems.

Product overview

The Outdoor Living Co. operates as a design-and-build landscaping company offering two integrated core services — bespoke Garden Design and Landscaping — supported by a free Garden Budget Calculator tool. Their product portfolio encompasses premium branded outdoor living products including Grillo Outdoor Kitchens (luxury aluminium cooking centres), Millboard Decking (wood-free composite decking), Corradi Pergolas (bioclimatic aluminium structures), Water Features (Corten steel and aluminium), Garden Furniture (Egoe brand), and Planters/Green Walls (PlantBox systems). These branded products function as add-on modules installed within their design and landscaping projects, allowing clients to personalise their outdoor spaces with curated European-manufactured features.

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Products and services

• Garden Design Services Bespoke garden design services for homeowners, including site assessment, layout planning, planting schemes, and detailed drawings for patios, decking, garden rooms and lighting. Packages start at £500, typically ranging from £1,000 to £1,500, with full garden design investments up to £2,000–£5,000.
• Landscaping Services Full-service landscape construction from concept to completion for residential properties, covering hard landscaping (paving, decking, retaining walls, water features, outdoor kitchens, pergolas) and soft landscaping (planting schemes). Projects typically range from £20,000 to £100,000 and take 2–6 weeks to complete.
• Grillo Outdoor Kitchens Supply and installation of Grillo luxury outdoor cooking centres crafted from heavy-gauge aluminium, solid Iroko hardwood, and porcelain work surfaces, designed for all-weather performance and backed by a 10-year warranty. Sold to homeowners integrating an outdoor kitchen into their garden design.
• Millboard Decking

Quantifiable outcome

• Landscaping upgrades can significantly increase property value in Fife & Edinburgh
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grillo (Outdoor Kitchens)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Outdoor Living Co is a trusted installer of Grillo Outdoor Kitchens in Scotland. Grillo manufactures luxury outdoor kitchens crafted from heavy-gauge aluminium, solid Iroko hardwood, and porcelain work surfaces, designed for all-weather performance. Every installation comes with a 10-year warranty and care kit. The company handles the full design, layout, and installation process, integrating Grillo kitchens into bespoke garden designs.
• Corradi (Aluminium Pergolas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Outdoor Living Co is the only representative of Corradi pergolas in Scotland. Corradi, based in Bologna, has been manufacturing pergolas for nearly 40 years, offering bioclimatic pergolas with orientable blades and Pergotenda models with sliding canvas roofs. The partnership involves selling and installing Corradi products, which are showcased in the company's Show Garden in Kirkcaldy.
• Millboard (Composite Decking)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMillboard is identified as the company's 'decking of choice.' Millboard is the only composite decking that is 100% wood-free, using a unique fibre-glass reinforced resin-mineral composition with polyurethane deck coating. The company is a certified installer of Millboard products, recommending them for Scottish gardens due to their durability and low-maintenance properties.
• Adezz (Corten Steel Garden Products)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdezz is referenced as a trusted European manufacturer of high-quality Corten steel planters and outdoor elements designed to last for decades. The company incorporates Adezz Corten steel products into garden designs as premium garden features.
• London Stone (Porcelain Paving)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon Stone is a supplier of large-format porcelain tiles and paving used in garden designs. Featured in projects such as the Edinburgh Mediterranean garden and Cairneyhill family garden, where their soft grey porcelain paving and premium paving products were selected for their durability and contemporary finish.
• Egoe (Outdoor Furniture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEgoe is a Czech outdoor furniture manufacturer with over 25 years of experience. The company offers high-quality, natural outdoor furniture designed to withstand the Scottish climate. Egoe prioritises utility and quality, integrating furniture with its environment for better outdoor enjoyment.
• Landscape Brothers (Sister Landscaping Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape Brothers is a sister company with a skilled landscaping team possessing years of experience in transforming medium-sized urban gardens and large, challenging projects. The two companies work collaboratively, with Landscape Brothers providing the landscaping construction crew while The Outdoor Living Co handles design and project management. The Corradi pergola partnership (since 2022) and the Show Garden in Kirkcaldy are shared between both companies.
• Scottish SaunasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScottish Saunas is referenced as a leading provider of premium outdoor saunas and cold-plunge installations across the UK. The company is mentioned in the well-being garden blog article as a recommended partner for outdoor wellness features (saunas and plunge pools) to complement garden designs in the Scottish climate.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• London Stone: UK supplier of premium porcelain paving and landscaping materials, already a partner of The Outdoor Living Co. Comparable as an enabling ecosystem participant in the premium landscaping supply chain.

Direct peers

• The Garden Builders: London-based design and build landscaping company specialising in premium residential garden construction. Comparable in integrated end-to-end service model, premium positioning, and consultative sales motion.
• Jo Thompson Garden Design: UK-based garden designer specialising in residential and country estate landscapes. Comparable in bespoke design services, residential homeowner segment, and premium positioning.
• Chiltern Garden Design: UK residential garden design practice offering bespoke landscape design services. Comparable in design-led consultative approach and residential homeowner customer segment.
• Andy Sturgeon Design: Award-winning UK garden designer known for show gardens at Chelsea and bespoke residential commissions. Comparable in premium design-led positioning and residential target market.
• Tom Stuart-Smith: Renowned British landscape designer working on high-end residential and heritage projects. Comparable in premium pricing, design-led consultative sales, and project complexity.
• Bowles & Wyer: UK-based premium landscape design and build firm delivering high-end garden transformations. Closely comparable to The Outdoor Living Co in project values, integrated design-build delivery, and premium residential target market.
• Marcus Barnett Design: High-end London garden design studio producing award-winning residential landscapes. Comparable in premium positioning, design-led proposition, and high-net-worth homeowner clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Marshalls: UK-listed hard landscaping manufacturer and supplier offering paving, driveways, and garden products. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same landscaping category with overlapping products used by landscapers.

Regional players

• Notcutts Garden Centres: UK regional garden centre chain operating across England (limited Scotland presence). Comparable in adjacent gardening/outdoor living category but distinct as a retail operator rather than design-and-build service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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