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Edinburgh Reporter
10 hours ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Business extends opening hours amid roadworks
Edinburgh-based St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has extended the opening hours of its Stenhouse branch in the city to help customers cope with ongoing roadworks in the area. Earlier this month, Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) began work on upgrading pipes on Gorgie Road near its junction with Stenhouse Drive, with the utility company suggesting it could take 'approximately' 10 weeks to complete. The temporary traffic lights have resulted in lengthy tailbacks, particularly during the morning rush hour, making it difficult for customers to make it through to the builders' merchants located on Stenhouse Mill Lane. In an attempt to help ease customers' frustrations, St Andrews is opening its affected branch at the earlier time of 7am, and is providing coffee and bacon rolls for everyone who battles their way through the traffic before 11am, with no purchase necessary to qualify. Tam Whitehead, Stenhouse branch manager, said: 'When we heard about the work which was planned by SGN, we knew it was going to cause some access issues for our customers. 'That has proved to be the case since it started in early June but we're doing what we can to help the situation. By opening at 7am while the work is in progress, we're hoping it helps the customers beat the traffic and there are bacon rolls and cups of coffee for those who can make it in before 11 o'clock. Anyone popping in during that time will get vouchers from us for a breakfast roll and coffee at the Sitooterie café at Stenhouse Cross. 'We are also operating an increased delivery service with help from the fleet from other branches. Customers who would prefer to avoid the area during the works can make use of this by calling us on 0131 510 7778.' St Andrews opened its Stenhouse branch (pictured) in 2016, and last year modified it with a 'slap through' to link two previously separate warehouses, in the process significantly increasing its stock options. Ahead of the commencement of the work on 2 June, SGN said on its website: 'Our project has been planned in close consultation with local authorities and will take approximately 10 weeks to complete. 'Our work is taking place on Gorgie Road, near its junction with Stenhouse Drive. This particular location has experienced multiple gas leaks in recent years and by upgrading our pipes now, we can prevent future emergency work and disruption. 'To ensure everyone's safety, we need to install temporary traffic lights along Gorgie Road around our working area. These lights will ensure traffic flow can be maintained safely pass our site and excavations in the carriageway. They will be in operation from the w/c 9 June for eight weeks. 'For the duration of our project, Stenhouse Drive will be closed and local diversion routes will be in place for motorists. There will also be no left-hand turn onto Gorgie Road from Els House. We advise motorists to plan ahead and allow more time for journeys, especially during peak travel times.' Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
a day ago
- Business
- Scotsman
St Andrews extends Stenhouse opening hours during roadworks
Edinburgh-based St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has extended the opening hours of its Stenhouse branch in the city to help customers cope with ongoing roadworks in the area. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Earlier this month, Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) began work on upgrading pipes on Gorgie Road near its junction with Stenhouse Drive, with the company suggesting it could take 'approximately' 10 weeks to complete. The temporary traffic lights have resulted in lengthy tailbacks, particularly during the morning rush hour, making it difficult for customers to make it through to the builders' merchants located on Stenhouse Mill Lane. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In an attempt to help ease customers' frustrations, St Andrews is opening its affected branch at the earlier time of 7am, and is providing coffee and bacon rolls for everyone who battles their way through the traffic before 11am, with no purchase necessary to qualify. Map: Roadworks. Tam Whitehead, Stenhouse branch manager, said: 'When we heard about the work which was planned by SGN, we knew it was going to cause some access issues for our customers. 'That has proved to be the case since it started in early June but we're doing what we can to help the situation. By opening at 7am while the work is in progress, we're hoping it helps the customers beat the traffic and there are bacon rolls and cups of coffee for those who can make it in before 11 o'clock. Anyone popping in during that time will get vouchers from us for a breakfast roll and coffee at the Sitooterie café at Stenhouse Cross. 'We are also operating an increased delivery service with help from the fleet from other branches. Customers who would prefer to avoid the area during the works can make use of this by calling us on 0131 510 7778.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad St Andrews opened its Stenhouse branch in 2016, and last year modified it with a 'slap through' to link two previously separate warehouses, in the process significantly increasing its stock options. Longer hours: Stenhouse branch. Ahead of the commencement of the work on June 2, SGN said on its website: 'Our project has been planned in close consultation with local authorities and will take approximately 10 weeks to complete. 'Our work is taking place on Gorgie Road, near its junction with Stenhouse Drive. This particular location has experienced multiple gas leaks in recent years and by upgrading our pipes now, we can prevent future emergency work and disruption. 'To ensure everyone's safety, we need to install temporary traffic lights along Gorgie Road around our working area. These lights will ensure traffic flow can be maintained safely pass our site and excavations in the carriageway. They will be in operation from the w/c 9 June for eight weeks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Sponsorship boost for city boxing ace McGregor
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has extended its sponsorship of Edinburgh boxing star Lee McGregor. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Capital-based builders' merchant has been in partnership with the 28-year-old for the past year-and-a-half and has agreed to extend the deal by a further 12 months. The news comes as the WBC international featherweight champion prepares to take on former British and Commonwealth featherweight champion Nathaniel Collins in Glasgow on 24 May for the WBC silver featherweight title. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The winner will take a significant step closer to a full world title fight. Deal: Lee McGregor with Louis Robinson (l) and Ronnie Robinson of St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies. 'Having St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies on board has helped me massively,' he said. 'This kind of backing makes my life and career so much easier to balance and without the support, it would be very hard for me to commit myself the way I do. 'The sponsorship has been a massive help to me. The company has supported me through the ups and downs in my career for which I will be forever grateful. Here's to my best years yet - I'm coming into the biggest chapter of my career and I hope we can see out this journey to the end and can look back and say 'we did it'.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad St Andrews managing director Ronnie Robinson said: 'We are delighted to extend our sponsorship of Lee. As a local company with a branch based in the Stenhouse area of the city, just a stone's throw from where Lee grew up, it's nice to give something back to the local community. 'Lee's attitude and resilience to get to where he is has been commendable. His desire and hunger to succeed is an example to all aspiring young athletes. 'All his sacrifices are paying off and we are pleased to be able to continue our journey with him as he works towards the ultimate goal of a world title fight.'
Edinburgh Reporter
10-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Sponsorship boost for city boxing star McGregor
The Edinburgh-based builders' merchant has been in partnership with the 28-year-old for the past year-and-a-half and has agreed to extend the deal by a further year. The news comes as the WBC international featherweight champion prepares to take on former British and Commonwealth featherweight champion Nathaniel Collins in Glasgow on 24 May for the WBC silver featherweight title. The winner will take a significant step closer to a full world title fight. 'Having St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies on board has helped me massively,' he said. 'This kind of backing makes my life and career so much easier to balance and without the support, it would be very hard for me to commit myself the way I do. 'The sponsorship has been a massive help to me. The company has supported me through the ups and downs in my career for which I will be forever grateful. Here's to my best years yet – I'm coming into the biggest chapter of my career and I hope we can see out this journey to the end and can look back and say 'we did it'.' St Andrews managing director Ronnie Robinson said: 'We are delighted to extend our sponsorship of Lee. As a local company with a branch based in the Stenhouse area of the city, just a stone's throw from where Lee grew up, it's nice to give something back to the local community. 'Lee's attitude and resilience to get to where he is has been commendable. His desire and hunger to succeed is an example to all aspiring young athletes. 'All his sacrifices are paying off and we are pleased to be able to continue our journey with him as he works towards the ultimate goal of a world title fight.' Lee is pictured with Louis Robinson (l) and Ronnie Robinson of St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies. Like this: Like Related
