With extensive web experience I can design, build or consult for the type of site you need. From online shops to blogs and galleries, my aim is to create attractive, easy to use sites which meet your needs. Good project management and search engine optimisation come as standard.
The sites below are all currently live, there are dozens more from my agency days which are no longer online including sites for Scotch whisky brands such as Glenfiddich, Famous Grouse & Highland Park.
AVON – Lotus Shield
Promotional site for AVON Cosmetics – users with a code enter their details to claim their free sample.
Role: Production Management & Template for Maglabs
Launched: June 2010
Link: www.frizzisfinished.com
WhiskyMax
Updated site (originally launched in 2004) for writer and whisky expert Charles MacLean. The new site uses WordPress and will allow updates and images to be posted from events and tastings.
Role: Site design & build
Launched: 2004 / Updated: June 2010
Link: www.whiskymax.co.uk
Badrallach
Updated site (originally launched in 2003) for Badrallach – cottage, camping & bed and breakfast accommodation the far north west of Scotland (and one of my favourite places in the world).
Role: Site design, build & photography
Launched: March 2003 / May 2010
Link: www.badrallach.com
Greatbase
The addition of 8 new properties has turned this small letting site into one of the best specialist holiday accommodation providers in Edinburgh.
Role: Site design, build & photography
Launched: December 2007 / Ongoing updates
Link: www.greatbase.co.uk
Gintime
Regular up dated site with new features and offers, Gintime is the leading online community for gin lovers everywhere.
Role: Site build & webmastering
Launched: December 2005 / Ongoing updates
Link: www.gintime.com
AVON – Black Eyed Peas Competition
Competition site for AVON Cosmetics – whereby participants with a code enter a prize draw to win VIP tickets to see the Black Eyed Peas in concert.
Role: Production Management & Template for Maglabs
Launched: May 2010
Link: fergie.avonpromotions.com
NHS Lothian
Annual Report of the Director of Public Health 2008/09 – the brief was to convert the publication into a fully accessible website and supply as an autorun CD.
Role: Site design & build
Launched: March 2010
Link: www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
The Highlands
Redesigned site to display a selection of my own mountain photography from the Scottish Highlands.
Role: Site design & build / Photography
Launched: December 2009
Link: www.thehighlands.com
AVON – Win a Mortgage Competition
Competition site for AVON Cosmetics – whereby participants with both parts of the entry code check to see if they win a mortgage (for a year), a second prizes worth £1000 or a variety of promotional vouchers.
Role: Production Management for Maglabs
Launched: December 2009
Link: No longer online
Me & My Baby Clinic
Conversion of the Me & My Baby Clinic site into WordPress, with a new design and content management it offers greater client control and is an excellent platform for adding e-commerce later this year.
Role: Site re-design & WordPress integration
Launched: October 2009
Link: www.meandmybabyclinic.co.uk
Rutland Biodynamic
Redesign and conversion into WordPress for a site first built in 2004. The new navigation gives much quicker access to the content, while illustrations and info brighten the side columns.
Role: Site re-design & WordPress integration
Launched: September 2009
Link: www.rutlandbio.com
World of Whiskies
New site for World of Whiskies duty free shops developed in conjunction with Maglabs, the site offers a ‘Pre Order’ facility for exclusive whiskies, whisky ratings and regular competitions.
Role: Production Management for Maglabs
Launched: September 2009
Link: www.worldofwhiskies.com
Edinburgh Luxury Holiday Flat
Small site for a flat located on the Meadows with views over Edinburgh Castle.
Role: Design, build and photography
Launched: August 2009
Link: www.edinburghluxuryholidayflats.co.uk
PictureBoxTV
Premium Movie Service for TV OnDemand from NBC Universal this project was a fast template build for Maglabs, who provided the design and then integrated it with the database running the site.
Role: Template build
Launched: June 2009
Link: Lo longer online
Skinny Tyres
Skinny Tyres provide the complete and fully inclusive experience for cyclists looking for a trip to enhance their training for a specific race, event or sportive.
Role: WordPress Theme Design, Set Up & Photography
Launched: May 2009
Link: www.skinnytyres.com
Gilly Nicolson
Gilly Nicolson’s bespoke luxury bedlinen is custom made using the finest materials this site was developed in conjunction with Melissa Strong (client and content liaison).
Role: Site Design & Build
Launched: March 2009
Link: www.gillynicolson.com
Dunbars Close
The owner of Always Sunday also offers a two bedroom apartment on the Royal Mile for short lets. From the lounge there’s a fabulous view up the Royal Mile…
Role: Site Design, Build & Photography
Launched: January 2009
Link: www.dunbarsclose.co.uk
Ski Paddle Norway
A site for James Baxter to support his journey skiing the length of Norway then paddling a kayak back down the coast. Content managed site using WordPress, with a photo feed from Flickr and GPS tracking.
Role: Site Design, WordPress Set Up & GPS Integration
Launched: December 2008
Link: www.skipaddlenorway.com
Always Sunday
A sunny refreshing cafe in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town – the brief was to create a site which reflected the look and feel of the cafe and could be updated via a simple content management system.
Role: Site Design, Build & Photography
Launched: December 2008
Link: www.alwayssunday.co.uk
Martin Treacher
Redesigned site for Martin Treacher – pianist, singer, bagpiper, humorous song composer, sing-song entertainer, Burns Supper MC and Noel Coward performer. The brief was to rework the original content into a simple 3 page site.
Role: Site design & build
Launched: December 2008
Link: www.martintreacher.com
NHS Lothian
Annual Report of the Director of Public Health 2007/08 – the brief was to convert the publication into a fully accessible website and supply as an autorun CD for distribution with the report.
Role: Site design & build
Launched: November 2008
Link: www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Helen Gestwicki
Site upgraded from the original flat pages to use WordPress for content management, including integrated pages, blog and search engine optimisation.
Role: Site design & build
Launched: October 2008
Link: www.heleng.co.uk
Tootsie and Fudge
Fully featured online shop offering fun, funky and very colourful collection of Danish design baby and kids clothing catering for ages 0-6 years.
Role: Site design, build and all e-commerce (Magento) set up
Launched: September 2008
Link: www.tootsieandfudge.com
Simon Vickery
As a Director of Photography Simon works mainly in drama for both TV and cinema and occasionally operates camera for other Directors of Photography. This simple portfolio site carries a number of Flash Video clips of his work.
Role: Site design & build
Launched: July 2008
Link: www.vickervision.com
Super7
Super7 is an attempt to make a first ascent on every one of one of the seven continents. It is led by Oliver ‘Olly’ Metherell and includes several climbing partners…
Role: WordPress set-up & template build
Launched: May 2008
Link: www.super-7.co.uk
Clyde Valley Orchards
An information resource on the orchards of the Clyde Valley, designed for local people and visitors with the aim to bring together both old and new skills and develop better understanding the orchards.
Role: Site design & WordPress set-up
Launched: May 2008
Link: www.clydevalleyorchards.co.uk
Scottish Holiday Retreats
Self catering apartment on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, the Storytelling Apartment is “distinctly Scottish” and has retained many of the original features…
Role: Site design, build & photography
Launched: March 2008
Link: www.scottish-holiday-retreats.com
Ampersand Interiors
Ampersand is one of Scotland’s leading interior design companies, creating bespoke interiors since 1991 and offering full Interior Design, Complete Refurmishment & Project Management serivces…
Role: Site design, build & photography
Launched: December 2007
Link: www.ampersandinteriors.co.uk
Old School House
Traditionally furnished house ideally placed for all 18 East Lothian’s golf courses, and Edinburgh. The house is perfectly located in the center of the village …
Role: Site design, build & photography
Launched: December 2007
Link: www.oldschoolhousegullane.co.uk
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
New site for the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh – working closely with the client, designers and developers I was the Project Manager on this large and complex redevelopment…
Role: Project Management (for Net Resources)
Launched: November 2007
Link:www.rbge.org.uk
Easter Duiar
Originally a gamekeeper’s cottage, Easter Duiar has been substantially extended to provide excellent self-catering accommodation for 2–12 people.
Role: Site design, build & photography
Launched: September 2007
Link:www.easterduiar.co.uk
Moray Art Centre
Uber mininal design for Moray Art Centre, a non-profit centre for the arts running an annual local and international programme of exhibitions, events, classes and art residencies.
Role: Site design & WordPress template
Launched: July 2007
Link: www.morayartcentre.org
SNH – Sharing Good Practice
Online version of a Scottish Natural Heritage workbook focusing on the development and delivery of Sharing Good Practice events.
Role: Site build
Launched: May 2007
Link: SNH Intranet
Location Pictures
Location Pictures is a new company which aims to make filming in Scotland a pleasure for all.
Role: Site design & build
Launched: May 2007
Link:www.locationpictures.co.uk
Amber Online
Film and photography collective, incorporating Amber Films, Side Gallery, Side Cinema and Side Café
Role: Design, development and project management
Launched: April 2007
Link:www.amber-online.com
Hillary Rohde Cashmere
Redesigned website for Hillary Rohde Cashmere
Role: Site design & build
Launched: March 2007
Link: www.hillaryrohde.com
Larchwood Cottage
Peaceful Highland retreat, completely renovated to a luxurious standard.
Role: Photography, site design & build
Launched: January 2007
Link: www.larchwoodcottage.co.uk
Juliet Lawrence Wilson
Edinburgh based food writer, opinion columnist and voice over artist.
Role: Site design, build & Blog set-up
Launched: December 2006
Link: www.julietblonde.co.uk
Phamie Gow
New site for this multi-talented musician – Modern Harpist, Acordianist, Pianist, Songwriter, Composer and Producer.
Role: Site design, build & Blog set-up
Launched: October 2006
Link:www.phamiegow.com
Forth Care Ltd
Edinburgh care provider, with homes in Musselburgh, Morningside and Levenhall.
Role: Site design & build
Launched: September 2006
Link:www.forthcare.com
Napiers – Herb & Plant Remedies
New site and full online shop for Napiers Herbal Health Care – the UK’s oldest herbal house.
Role: Project management, site design, build & blog set-up
Launched: August 2006
Link:www.napiers.net
Culpeper
Culpeper was founded in 1927 by Hilda Leyel, a herbal practitioner, writer and gardener. Her aim was to provide simple herbal remedies, pure cosmetics and natural perfumes.
Role: Project management, site design & build
Launched: August 2006
Link: No longer online
Big Grey Man of Ben Macdhui
Short film by scottishhills.com in search of the Big Grey Man of Ben Macdhui
Role: Site Design (plus co-direction & production of the film)
Launched: August 2006
Link: www.biggreyman.co.uk
Fionna Carlisle
New site for acclaimed Scottish artist
Role: Site design & build
Launched: March 2006
Link: www.fionnacarlisle.com
Hexamail
Hexamail provides intelligent email software solutions, using the latest advanced techniques to eliminate email intrusions such as spam, malware, spyware, phishing attacks and virus.
Role: Site design & template build
Launched: March 2006
Link: www.hexamail.com
TopShot Pictures
Specialists in photographing ‘top-shots’; pictures taken using an elevated camera on a vehicle-mounted mast giving a fresh and exciting perspective.
Role: Site design & build
Launched: October 2005
Link: www.topshotpictures.co.uk
artruist
artruist specialises in contemporary visual art events and art consultancy.
Role: Site design & build
Launched: May 2005
Link: www.artruist.com
The Travel Architect
Personal, flexible travel arrangement service based on your individual requirements.
Role: Site build
Launched: March 2005
Link: www.travelarchitect.com
Ten Alps MTD
Redesiged site for Edinburgh based advertising agency Ten Alps MTD
Role: Site design & build
Launched: March 2005
Link: No longer live
Shore Croft
Beautiful modern house on a pebble beach looking out to Loch Ewe and to the open sea
Role: Photography, site design & build
Launched: November 2004
Link: www.shorecroft.co.uk
dann limited
Intelligent systems for smart buildings
Role: Site design & build
Launched: September 2004
Link: www.dannlimited.com
Cecile Paul
Garments designed & manufatured by Cecile Paul, using natural silks, cottons & lambswool
Role: Photography, site design & build
Launched: September 2004
Link: No longer live
