Scotland · 2 towns
Access control for automatic bollards in Scottish Borders
Bollard access control for sites across Scottish Borders: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Scottish Borders
ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. We cover Scottish Borders — Hawick and Galashiels.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in Scottish Borders: Scottish Borders Council.
Choose your town in Scottish Borders
Guide prices in Scottish Borders
| 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 Scottish Borders
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Hawick | Scottish Borders Council | Scottish Borders Council |
| Galashiels | Scottish Borders Council | Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders: FAQs
Do you cover all of Scottish Borders for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Hawick and Galashiels. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Scottish Borders?
In Scottish Borders, 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 Scottish Borders?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (Scottish Borders Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
Do ANPR cameras at our entrance raise data protection issues?
They collect personal data, so you need to handle it properly, including signage, a privacy notice and sensible retention periods. Your data protection adviser can confirm what applies to your site. We can set retention and access options on the system to match.
Can new access control be added to our existing bollards?
Often, yes, if the bollard controller can accept the new devices. We check the existing controller and cabling first. Very old controllers sometimes need replacing at the same time.