Scotts of Thrapston

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Established in 1920, Scotts of Thrapston has an enviable reputation for manufacturing high quality, specialist timber products including Summerhouses, Stables, Garages and Car Barns, Pavilions, Roof Trusses, Engineered Flooring, Doors, Windows, Feature Trusses, Porches, Replica Lord’s Benches, Education and Community Buildings.

GARDEN BUILDINGS & SUMMERHOUSES

Summerhouses

Bespoke Summerhouses

EQUESTRIAN BUILDINGS & Accessories

Stables

Accessories

EDUCATION, SPORT & COMMUNITY

Education Buildings

Pavilions

Lord’s Benches and Clocktowers

Community

TIMBER ENGINEERING

Timber Roof Trusses

Room in the Roof Trusses

Engineered Floor Joists

Feature Trusses

TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS

NEW BUILD RANGE

REFURBISHMENT RANGE

INTERNAL DOORS AND DOORSETS

FEATURE TRUSSES

PORCHES AND CANOPIES

GARAGES & CAR BARNS

Garages

Car Barns

Scotts of thrapston brochures

“As Scotts of Thrapston celebrated its 95th year of operation in 2015, a commemorative video was created to demonstrate that personal customer service, craftsmanship, experience and quality are central to the heritage of this highly respected family business.”

HOW DID SCOTTS GET HERE?

OUR FAMILY HISTORY

The Beginning

At the turn of the 20^th century, James Scott, upon returning home to Thrapston after the Canadian Gold Rush, founded the now renowned Scotts of Thrapston. He seized upon the experience of skilled cabinet makers in support of the war effort from 1914 -1918. Employing several members of staff, the business was set up in 1920 to manufacture a wide range of timber products.

THE BUSINESS GROWS

The main thrust of the timber buildings business came in the late 1930s, a time when the company’s skilled craftsmen were again in demand for the war effort. At this time, the company started designing timber summerhouses for the British gentry, some of which are still around today. It was also in this period that James’ son, Douglas, joined the business, an enthusiastic person who began to grow the company.

A NEW AGE

Douglas was ambitious and determined, continuing to grow the business during his tenure. Douglas was responsible for creating the purpose built factory that is still the hub of the business today. The third generation of the Scotts family, David Scott (the current Chairman), joined the business a year before the death of James, in 1962.

David drove the development of new products for the equestrian, housebuilding and education sectors. And, as a great advocate of marketing, David introduced this vital business element and has kept the family principle of the company alive.

THE PRESENT

David’s passion for the business further helped drive the expansion of Scotts summerhouses, forming relationships with the likes of the National Trust and the Royal Horticultural Society.

James Scott, the fourth generation, joined the business in 2000 and is the current Managing Director. James is keen to build on the reputation of Scotts to ensure it is a household name, growing bigger every day. With the continued introduction of new products, processes and machinery, along with the focus on customer service, David and James are looking forward to the company’s centenary celebration in 2020.

OUR BLOG

Welcome to the Scotts of Thrapston Blog. This blog has been written over a number of years and is divided into four distinct areas.

SUMMERHOUSES & ALL THINGS GARDENING

Scotts has an enviable reputation within the gardening market and has supplied Summerhouses and Garden Buildings to end consumers and the garden trade for many years.

The Summerhouse blog has many articles set to inspire and offer you advice.

THE STABLE EXPERTS

With over 50 years expertise in designing, manufacturing and installing Timber Stables, Scotts is well positioned to offer assistance.

This element of the Scotts blog looks to educate horse owners on the importance of quality stabling.

BESPOKE TIMBER BUILDINGS

Scotts Timber Classrooms, Pavilions and Community Buildings are architecturally designed to provide the ideal environment to motivate and inspire.

The Timber Buildings blog illustrates how schools, sports clubs, housebuilders and local authorities have benefitted from additional space.

FOR HOUSEBUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS

Scotts has a rich heritage in supplying roof trusses and specialist timber products to housebuilders, developers and construction companies.

The Housebuilder blog is aimed at sharing company and market information to assist housebuilders with new build projects.

latest Video

Take a look at our new film of a recent Education Building installation in Lavenham.

EX-DEMONSTRATION SUMMERHOUSES

A fantastic range of ex-display summerhouses are now available for sale. Get in touch to find out more.

NEW JOB VACANCIES

We have a number of exciting new job vacancies, based at Thrapston. Further details on our vacancies web page.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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