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- Watson and Lyall Limited
Watson and Lyall Limited
- Company number
- SC091377
- Incorporated
- 25 Jan 198541 years trading
- Registered office
- Dryden Road, Bilston Glen Industrial Estate, Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 9LZ
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing
Watson and Lyall Limited is a 41-year-old private limited company registered in Loanhead, company number SC091377, one of 5 building finishing companies in Loanhead. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 30 September 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC on 31 December 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets down £19K (-45.4%) on the year before, to £23K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £231K against £234K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 19 employees on average, up from 0 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2018 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £23K | £7,822 | £231K | £234K | 19 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £42K | £96K | £317K | 0 | |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £656K | £21K | £314K | £353K | 24 |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £616K | £6,138 | £286K | £330K | 21 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £491K | £8,000 | £366K | £521K | 23 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £411K | £341K | £454K | 25 | |
| 31 Dec 2019 | £366K | £400K | £544K | 27 | |
| 31 Dec 2018 | £330K | £253K | £522K | 23 |
Public contracts won
Watson and Lyall Limited has 2 public sector contract awards on record (2022). Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. For all of them the published figure is a shared or multi-year ceiling (a framework place, a multi-supplier award, or more than a small company could hold alone), so no value is shown. These were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- The City of Edinburgh Council2 awards
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Edinburgh Council | CT0917 Edinburgh Shared Repairs Service | Ceiling, not shown | 31 Mar 2022 |
| The City of Edinburgh Council | Supply, Delivery and/or Installation of Doors and Windows | Ceiling, not shown | 21 Feb 2022 |
Where Watson and Lyall Limited is registered
The registered office is in Loanhead (EH20), in the Midlothian local authority area, Scotland. Show EH20 9LZ on a map.
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- Green Marine Service LtdSpecialist contractors
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- VM Imagined LimitedJoiners and carpenters
- Glenriver Interiors LtdRepair services
- Autotech Edinburgh LimitedMechanics and garages
- G.D. Mills Plumbing & Heating LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- Sherbrook Construction LtdBuilders
What happens if Watson and Lyall Limited files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 30 September 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2027 to 31 Dec 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2028 to 31 Mar 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- SC091377
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 January 1985 (41 years ago)
- Registered office
- Dryden Road, Bilston Glen Industrial Estate, Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 9LZ
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 17 August 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 4 registered
Filing notes for building finishing companies
Finishing trade companies cover a wide range of work. Most are micro-entities with simple accounts and a straightforward CT600.
Similar companies in Loanhead
Other active building finishing companies registered in Loanhead.
- Homezy Property Maintenance Limited2023
- Malbet Services Ltd2022
- Pentland Interiors Limited2017
- The Garage Conversion Company Scotland Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Watson and Lyall Limited's accounts due?
Watson and Lyall Limited's next accounts are due at Companies House by 30 September 2027 (in 352 days), covering the period to 31 December 2026.
When is Watson and Lyall Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2026 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2027.
Is Watson and Lyall Limited still trading?
Watson and Lyall Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Watson and Lyall Limited do?
Watson and Lyall Limited is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is Watson and Lyall Limited?
Watson and Lyall Limited was incorporated on 25 January 1985, 41 years ago.
Has Watson and Lyall Limited won public sector contracts?
Yes. Watson and Lyall Limited has 2 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender, most recently from The City of Edinburgh Council.
What is the penalty if Watson and Lyall Limited files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Watson and Lyall Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.