Alba Facilities Services Ltd

02/10/2026

**What would you do if someone told you that your biggest challenge could become your greatest lesson?**

Today, Ian McCall and I attended the Calling event in Glasgow and left feeling inspired, challenged and grateful.

Hearing from **Jo Salter**, Britain's first female fast jet pilot, was a powerful reminder that barriers are often there to be broken. Her story of determination, courage and leading in environments where she stood out from the crowd was both humbling and motivating.

We were equally moved by **Sir Chris Hoy's** honesty, resilience and outlook on life. His message wasn't just about sporting success. It was about perspective, making the most of every opportunity and focusing on what truly matters. His strength and positivity in the face of adversity left a lasting impression on everyone in the room.

Both speakers shared a common theme: success isn't about having the easiest journey. It's about how you respond to the challenges along the way.

A fantastic day of learning, reflection and inspiration. We came away with plenty of ideas, renewed energy and a reminder that leadership starts with courage, resilience and YOU as a leader can change the changeable’s 👍

28/09/2026

Great Chefs Dinner for Debra 🦋

17/09/2026

We are celebrating National Family Business Day!

Today, we’re proud to celebrate what being a family business means to us at Alba Facilities Services.

For us, it’s about the values that shape how we work every day like looking after our people, supporting one another, building lasting relationships and creating a business where everyone feels part of the team.

Since Alba was established in 2003, we’ve grown and evolved but that family ethos has remained at the heart of who we are.

Our colleagues and clients have helped make Alba FS the business it is today and we’re incredibly proud of the culture we’ve built together.

So, on National Family Business Day, we’re celebrating our story, our people and the values that continue to take us forward.

Please watch our video to discover what being part of the Alba family means to two of our amazing colleagues.

02/09/2026

Bright Sparks Mud Kitchen - Job Well Done!

Big shoutout to Sean and Lewis, who went out last week to install a brand new mud kitchen for Bright Sparks SCIO.

Bright Sparks is a registered charity operating a centre in Bonnyrigg whose goal is to “provide valuable, involved, inclusive and quality based child and family oriented services which includes playgroup, holiday activities and after school support for children with complex additional needs and their families.”

Ross and the boys designed and installed the mud kitchen for free as part of our community benefits commitments to the University of Edinburgh, creating a lasting, safe piece of equipment that the kids can use for a long time in to the future. We got excellent feedback from the charity, with particular praise for Sean and Lewis' friendly demeanour and high quality workmanship. The charity had this to say about the new mud kitchen:

"Bright Sparks SCIO are extremely grateful to AFS for coming to our centre and creating and building us a mud kitchen in our large outside garden area. The young people love it and started using it in the evening the day it had been built."

Well done to the boys for doing such a great job, and for making a great feel good story about the difference AFS can make through the work we do!

You can read a case study with more information at the link below:

https://www.esescommunities.org/recent-case-studies/midlothian-case-studies/bright-sparks.html

11/08/2026

£7,847.09 raised for Beatson Cancer Charity!

We’re incredibly proud of the team at Alba Facilities Services Ltd for raising an amazing £7,847.09 through the West Highland Way challenge.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, supported and helped us reach this fantastic total. Every contribution has helped make a difference for an incredible cause.

Proud to be part of

30/07/2026

Over a two week period, our team has successfully completed specialist remedial works at North British Distilleries in Edinburgh.

The project involved removing damaged plasterboard that had deteriorated due to water ingress and the damp environmental conditions within the building. To provide a long-lasting solution, the following services were delivered:

- Removed all damaged plasterboard
- Installed new moisture-resistant plasterboard to better withstand the building's environment
- Fitted chemical-resistant wall boards over the new substrate
- Finished the installation with matching trims and fully sealed all joints to ensure a durable, high-quality finish

The before and after photos showcase the transformation and demonstrate our commitment to delivering robust, fit-for-purpose solutions that stand the test of time.

A fantastic effort from everyone involved and another project delivered safely, professionally and to the highest standard.

17/07/2026

Supporting our local community is something we're always proud to be part of.

When Ralston Primary School reached out for help creating props for their upcoming Shrek musical performance, our talented joiners, Sean and Ross, were delighted to lend a hand. They put their skills to work, building everything the school needed to help bring the production to life.

A huge thank you to Mrs Dobson, Mr Wilkinson and the school's performing arts group for their kind words. We were delighted to hear they were overwhelmed by the support and it's fantastic to know we could play a small part in helping with the production.

Well done to Sean and Ross for representing our team so brilliantly and best of luck to everyone at Ralston Primary School.

11/06/2026

At the end of May, Ian, Allan & Douglas embarked on a charity walk along the iconic West Highland Way, covering 96 miles through some of Scotland's most breathtaking landscapes.

The challenge tested everyone physically and mentally, but it was made worthwhile by the incredible support from friends, family, colleagues and everyone who donated along the way.

We are delighted to share that together we raised £5,500 for the Beatson Cancer Charity.

A huge thank you to everyone on the team for their determination, encouragement and camaraderie throughout the journey.

Achievements like this are only possible when people come together for a common purpose.

Thank you again to everyone who donated, shared the fundraising page or sent words of encouragement. Your support helped us reach the finish line and exceed our target expectations.

04/06/2026

Alba Facilities Services Ltd is on the lookout for a key hire as we head into the next phase of our growth. Things are moving fast in a good way, and we’re now looking for an experienced Projects Director to help us keep that momentum going, leading delivery, driving performance, and constantly looking for smarter ways of working across our projects and client activity.

This is a 6-month role to start with, but don’t let the timescale fool you we’re looking for someone who can come in, make a real impact quickly, and leave us better than they found us. If you’re the right fit, you won’t just deliver what’s in front of you, you’ll spot what’s next, shaping future opportunities and helping us keep raising the bar operationally.

Denholm Associates

29/05/2026

Day 5 – The Final Push (aka Survival Mode Activated)

Day 5 began exactly how you’d expect with a group of grown adults questioning every life decision that led them here.
Hangovers all round. No survivors.
Some of the team had decided that a “quiet dram” the night before should extend until 1:30am and turn into what can only be described as a full wh**ky exploration. Exceptional whiskies, they said. Exceptional regret, we all said this morning.

We won’t name the hotel mainly for legal reasons. A full Scottish breakfast with no tea.
No. Tea. Just coffee or orange juice.

Then came the climb out of Kinlochleven.
Now technically it’s described as a “steep ascent”
In reality, it felt like someone had tilted Scotland vertically just to see how much we’d complain.
And complain we did.
The weather? Absolutely disgraceful.
Cold, wet, windy the full Highland hospitality package. Sideways rain, wind that slapped you in the face and whispered,“you’ll regret this.”
But annoyingly it was also stunning.
The kind of dramatic, moody landscape that makes you stop, stare, and think, this is incredible before immediately remembering your legs don’t work and your boots are actively filling with water.

The day rolled on with “gentle hills” which is West Highland Way code for
“you’ll hate this but we’ll pretend it’s character-building.”
A couple of tough climbs, followed by an even tougher descent into Fort William, one that tested knees, patience, and friendships in equal measure.
By the last 2 miles, the energy had shifted from “this is amazing” to simply:
“just. let. it. end.”
The final stretch into Fort William was underwhelming.
A bit like finishing a marathon in a B&Q car park.
But by that point, no one cared. We’d have finished in a layby and still celebrated like Olympians.

Douglas summed it up perfectly:
“The best worst week of my life.”
Which, to be fair, should probably be printed on all West Highland Way merch.

As we approached the finish line we were questioning not just the walk, but the entire group chat that started it.
But the best bit? We all crossed the finish together.
No one left behind.
No one finishing solo.
(Although a few looked like they’d happily have been airlifted.)
And just like that… it was done.
An unbelievable week.
Unreal laughs.
Outstanding banter.
Proper camaraderie.

And a very clear shared feeling across the group:
We are absolutely delighted it’s over.
The photos below - the smiles say it all! 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀