links to good sources of information on lighting, lighting design, interior design and other services

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Design Council

Founded in 1944, the Design Council has for over fifty years been striving to promote the effective use of design - and design thinking - in business, in education and in government. Our purpose is 'to inspire the best use of design by the UK, in the world context, to improve prosperity and well-being.' The Design Council is independent of Government and run as an autonomous, non-profit making public body.

Electrical Contractors' Association

The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) was founded in 1901. Its member firms range from local employers with only a few employees to national multi-service companies with many branches employing thousands of personnel - many operating worldwide. It assists and encourages its members to provide high quality, good value and safe electrical installation work. Can provide list of ratified contractors.

National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting

The NICEIC is an accredited certification body set up to protect users of electricity against the hazards of unsafe and unsound electrical installations. It is the industry's independent electrical safety regulatory body.

Franklite

Manufacturers & suppliers of decorative lighting to the retail & contract markets.

Max Watt Design

PSM Lighting

Manufacturer of design & architectural lighting for indoor/outdoor use.

Impex Glassware

Supplier of crystal chandeliers & decorative light fittings. Schonbek, Swarovski, and Preciosa Strass crystal are just some of their major designers.

One Foot Taller

Glasgow based innovative design company.

Flos

Flos produce a number of lamps & lighting fixtures by internationally renowned designers such as Castiglioni, Phillipe Starck, & Jasper Morrison.

On Line Directory

Very useful on-line business directory.

Abbey Chandeliers

Restoration, cleaning, renovation and repair of crystal chandeliers.

We clean any type of light fitting, but we specialise in cleaning crystal chandeliers. We rewire and restore old light fittings, chandeliers, lanterns and table lamps. In our paint shop we can respray metalwork in any finish you require. When you move house we can remove your chandelier, store it and install it in your new home.

Wedding List Scotland

Wedding List Scotland is an amazing FREE independent wedding list service for couples & their guests.


Couples can create their online wedding gift list from the wonderful selection of Wedding List Scotland suppliers, either with a consultant or online, both from the comfort of their own home.


The service is so flexible that if you have any personal requests, such as items from a local designer or artist or high tea at an exclusive hotel, Wedding List Scotland will source these, and add them to your list.