Microsoft Outage

By R McCall-Smith,

Due to the Microsoft outage affecting many parts of the World, at present we are unable to send or receive emails.  Please telephone our main switchboard on 0141 332 9041 if you have any urgent enquiries.  As we expect higher than normal telephone traffic please be patient and your call will be answered as soon…  

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Easter Opening Hours

By R McCall-Smith,

The office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, re-opening at 9:00am on Tuesday 7th April. If you require an emergency service over the Easter holiday period please visit our Emergency Repairs page for details of contractors offering an out of hours service.   Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

By R McCall-Smith,

  Over the festive season our office will close on Christmas Eve at 12:30pm and re-open on Monday 5th January 2026 at 9:00am.   In the event of an emergency please visit our Emergency Repairs page for details of Contractors offering an emergency service over the holiday period.

Easter Opening Hours

By R McCall-Smith,

The office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, re-opening at 9:00 am on Tuesday 22nd April. If you require an emergency service over this period please visit our Emergency Repairs page for details of contractors offering an out of hours service. With best wishes for a Happy Easter.

Office Closure for Staff Training and Development

By R McCall-Smith,

On Thursday 31st August we will be conducting our staff training and development day which means our offices will be closed.  During that time you can still use our website services including reporting non-urgent repairs and paying accounts.  You may also email us at mail@redpathbruce.co.uk and we will respond on Friday.  We apologise for any…  

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Coronation Bank Holiday

By R McCall-Smith,

The office is closed on Monday 8th May for the Coronation Bank Holiday. If you require an emergency contractor please visit our Emergency Repairs page on the website for contact details of contractors providing a service over the bank holiday weekend.

Easter Opening Hours

By R McCall-Smith,

The office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, re-opening at 9am on Tuesday 11th April. If you require an emergency service over the Easter holiday period please visit our Emergency Repairs page for details of contractors available to assist. With best wishes for a very Happy Easter.

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

By R McCall-Smith,

Christmas & New Year  Please note the offices will be closing at 12:00 noon on Friday December 23rd 2022 and will re-open at 9:00am on Wednesday 4th January 2023. In the event of an emergency please click on Emergency Repairs for available contractors

Bank Holiday Closure – 19th September

By R McCall-Smith,

In order to allow our team to pay their respects to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ll and to commemorate her remarkable reign, the Redpath Bruce offices will be closed for the national bank holiday on 19th September 2022.

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

By R McCall-Smith,

We reflect upon the remarkable life and historic reign of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. An exceptional woman whose life was defined by extraordinary duty and commitment to the nation for over 70 years. May she rest in peace.  

1st April – Early Closing

By R McCall-Smith,

On Friday 1st April the office will close at 12:30pm. In the event of an emergency please click on Emergency Repairs for available contractors.

Thank you !

By R McCall-Smith,

  As we wind down for Christmas it seems appropriate to send out a huge ‘thank you’ to all our hardworking staff for all their help and support during yet another challenging year. Thank you too, to our clients, owners and contractors.  Here’s to 2022 and our 115th year trading. Happy New Year when it…  

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COP26 – Glasgow Office Home Working

By R McCall-Smith,

Climate change is the single biggest issue and challenge of our generation.  The COP 26 Climate Conference has the potential to focus policy and effort on global climate concerns and offers hope that environmental sustainability will be at the forefront of decision-making agendas in the future. This conference will be the largest gathering of global…  

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Coronavirus Update 5th January 2021

By R McCall-Smith,

With the Scottish Government announcement on Monday 4th January 2021, we thought it appropriate to let you know what steps we are taking to ensure the continuity of service to you while protecting the health and well-being of our people. We have asked all employees, with the exception of a very limited number of key people in Edinburgh…  

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May Common Charges

By R McCall-Smith,

Our May half yearly and quarterly common charges accounts are shortly to be issued.  During this period we would normally expect to receive higher than normal call volumes.  At present, with our staff all working remotely our telephone switchboard is redirected to staff mobile phones and this is working well.  However in anticipation of increased…  

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Supplier Update

By R McCall-Smith,

During lockdown a number of suppliers who provide routine stair cleaning, suspended their services.  Many of these companies have now re-organised and are returning to work, able to provide their service whilst complying with government guidelines on safe working for both staff and the general public.  Where contractors have been able to comply with safe…  

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The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 – Additional Protection for Tenants

By R McCall-Smith,

The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 is now in force and gives additional protection to tenants from eviction during the outbreak by increasing the notice period a landlord must give a tenant. The Government have made it clear that no landlord should evict a tenant because they have suffered financial hardship due to Covid-19 and there is…  

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Important Fire Safety Advice

By R McCall-Smith,

Both Glasgow and Edinburgh have witnessed devastating tenement fires in recent months. We’re all spending more time at home, whether we’re self-isolating or following Government guidelines to ‘Stay at Home’.  This means more cooking, heating and use of electrical appliances.  Please be very aware of the fire risks within your home.  Follow this link to…  

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Scottish Government Financial Assistance for Landlords

By R McCall-Smith,

The Scottish Government have announced that they will be offering financial assistance in the form of interest free loans to eligible landlords who suffer a loss of income as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. These interest free loans should be available by the end of April and are only available to landlords letting in…  

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Keeping communal areas clean, tidy and safe

By R McCall-Smith,

Under One Roof is a website that offers homeowners in Scotland impartial and independent information on communal living and the benefits of proactive maintenance.  It has recently published some very useful guidance on steps that residents in communal blocks of flats should be considering during the coronavirus pandemic.  The headings include: Cleaning common areas to…  

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Coronavirus Update 31st March 2020

By R McCall-Smith,

Grounds Maintenance and Stair Cleaning –  Following the Government’s decision to impose a lockdown for all non-essential services to assist in the control of the spread of Coronavirus we have been in constant contact with our service providers, including grounds maintenance and cleaning contractors.  In the first few days of lockdown it was not clear…  

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Coronavirus Update 25 March 2020

By R McCall-Smith,

  Repairs and Maintenance – As an update, in light of the Government’s decision to introduce a lockdown with immediate effect, we would expect this to significantly impact Contractors’ ability to provide some services.  Whilst the Government have not fully outlined what ‘essential work’ will be permitted we would expect that emergency repairs and maintenance…  

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Landlord & Tenant Coronavirus Update 23 March 2020

By R McCall-Smith,

The COVID-19 crisis is undoubtedly causing great concern for most of us and putting pressure on landlords, tenants and letting agents alike.  In the coming weeks and months, it is important that our landlords and tenants stay in regular communication with us to keep us up to date with your personal circumstances and allowing us…  

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Glasgow City Council Suspend Bulk Uplift Service

By R McCall-Smith,

  In order to focus resources on maintaining the uplift of general waste bins, Glasgow City Council has taken the decision to suspend the bulk uplift service from Monday 23 March 2020 until further notice. The ability to report bulk uplift requests on the Council website and the My Glasgow App has been suspended and…  

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Coronavirus Update 20 March 2020

By R McCall-Smith,

  With the UK response to COVID-19 accelerating, we are letting you know the next steps we are taking to ensure the continuity of service to you while protecting the health and well-being of our people. We have asked all employees, with the exception of a very limited number of key people in Edinburgh and Glasgow and staff…  

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Coronavirus Update 17 March 2020

By R McCall-Smith,

  Following the UK Government’s decision to elevate its guidance relating to the coronavirus outbreak, we wanted to inform you of some of the key preparatory steps our business has taken this week. We recognise that the coronavirus outbreak is a source of considerable concern and worry to all of us.  In the coming weeks…  

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