Company type | Private |
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Industry | Construction Facilities management |
Founded | 1966 |
Headquarters | Elgin, Scotland |
Key people | Sir Bill Robertson (Chairman) Elliot Robertson (CEO) |
Revenue | £461.9 million (2021) [1] |
£22.5 million (2021) [1] | |
£19.1 million (2021) [1] | |
Website | www |
Robertson Group is a large British construction company based in Elgin, Scotland, but also operating in the north and midlands of England. It is the largest construction company in Scotland. [2]
The company was founded by Bill Robertson in Elgin in 1966. [3] Following substantial growth in company's activities in the late 20th century and early 21st century, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of the British Empire in the 2007 Birthday Honours, [4] and was appointed a knight bachelor in the 2023 New Year Honours. [5]
Major projects undertaken by the company have included:
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