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Access control for automatic bollards in City of Edinburgh
Bollard access control for sites across City of Edinburgh: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in City of Edinburgh
ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. We cover City of Edinburgh — Edinburgh and South Queensferry.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in City of Edinburgh: City of Edinburgh Council.
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Guide prices in City of Edinburgh
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £595–£5,395 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,995–£8,795 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,445–£11,995 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in City of Edinburgh
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | City of Edinburgh Council | City of Edinburgh Council |
| South Queensferry | City of Edinburgh Council | City of Edinburgh Council |
Rules for bollard access control systems in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Rising bollards should fail safe, never rise beneath a vehicle, carry clear signs and give the emergency services an override.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Scotland.
How installation works
Understand the users
At the free site survey we ask who uses the entrance, how many, how often they change, and how visitors and deliveries arrive. That decides the entry method, and a fixed written quote follows.
Plan positions
Readers, cameras and intercoms are placed so drivers stop well before the bollard, with queueing space off the public road where possible.
Wire and connect
A qualified electrician installs power, and devices are connected to the bollard controller and to any network or building system.
Hand over
You are shown how to add and remove users, read logs and use the emergency override. Credentials and settings are recorded.
Bollard access control in City of Edinburgh: FAQs
Do you cover all of City of Edinburgh for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Edinburgh and South Queensferry. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in City of Edinburgh?
In City of Edinburgh, typically £595–£11,995 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in City of Edinburgh?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (City of Edinburgh Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
Is ANPR or fob access better for an automatic bollard?
ANPR suits sites with many regular users who should not have to stop or carry a fob. Fobs suit sites where users change vehicles or where you want each person to have their own credential. Many sites use ANPR for staff and an intercom for visitors.
How do visitors and delivery drivers get through?
Usually by intercom to reception or a phone, by a temporary code, or by a timed delivery window. Some systems issue time-limited access to a visitor's number plate. The choice depends on how many visitors arrive and who is there to manage them.