Scottish Woodlands Limited: FCA regulated?

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Authorised for 21 years
Your funds are protected by FSCS
No FCA actions
Active company since 1986

Website, phone number and address

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Website

scottishwoodlands.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Phone number

0131 451 5154
Address

Research Park, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AP, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

When scottishwoodlands.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
What kind of line 0131 451 5154 is
Who else gives the postcode EH14 4AP

Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

Flintshire Woodlands Trading name: A name it trades under now.

FCA permissions and consumer protection

Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
Complaints Ombudsman, free
You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

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Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
Advising on P2P agreements
Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
Dealing in investments as agent
Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number: SC101787 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
Company status: Active
Company type: Private limited company
Incorporated: 10 November 1986 (39 years old)
Registered office: Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business: Silviculture and other forestry activities (SIC 02100)

Directors and company secretaries

Name	Role	Born	Appointed	Other companies
Simon Thomas Oldham	Director	Aug 1966	1 Oct 2013	1 other company
Richard William Walker	Director	Nov 1981	1 Apr 2016	3 other companies
Ian Robinson	Director	Jan 1964	1 Jul 2017	7 other companies
Craig Hamilton Nimmo	Director	Apr 1969	1 Jul 2017	1 other company
Desmond Henry	Director	Feb 1973	1 Oct 2019	4 other companies
David Brand Robertson	Director	Nov 1971	1 Oct 2019	None
Andrew Robert Tuft	Director	Nov 1974	1 Oct 2020	None
Charles Robert Davidson Bushby	Director	Jun 1964	1 Apr 2023	None
Michael John Hall	Director	Jul 1972	1 Apr 2023	1 other company
Edward Robert Addis	Director	Feb 1979	1 Apr 2025	None
Richard William Walker	Secretary	Not published	1 Apr 2016	–

Other companies run by these 10 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies: 10
closed down: 1
run together: 5

In the full report: all 10 companies, named

What each company does, and whether it is still trading
Which of these 10 directors sit on each board, and since when
Any that went into liquidation or administration
The 5 companies these 10 directors run together
All 33 people who have ever been directors, with their dates

Key dates in its history

Scottish Woodlands’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (55)

2016

1 October 2016

Swl Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2013

1 April 2013

Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1986

10 November 1986

Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 55 events

All 55 events in its history (5 shown here)
Every director appointment and resignation: 47

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Scottish Woodlands Limited FCA authorised?

Yes, Scottish Woodlands Limited (FRN 311867) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.

What is Scottish Woodlands’ phone number and website?

The FCA register lists the phone number 0131 451 5154 and the website scottishwoodlands.co.uk for Scottish Woodlands. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.

Is Scottish Woodlands a scam or clone?

Scottish Woodlands is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.

Is my money safe with Scottish Woodlands?

Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Scottish Woodlands to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.

Who owns Scottish Woodlands?

Scottish Woodlands is owned by Swl Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 1 October 2016.

Who runs Scottish Woodlands?

Companies House lists 10 directors of Scottish Woodlands: Simon Thomas Oldham, Richard William Walker, Ian Robinson, Craig Hamilton Nimmo, Desmond Henry, David Brand Robertson and 4 more.

How long has Scottish Woodlands been in business?

The company was formed on 10 November 1986, and has held its current FCA authorisation since January 2005.

Does Scottish Woodlands use any other names?

It trades as Flintshire Woodlands.