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Registered number: SC220462
Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Glen Drummond Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Argyll House
Quarrywood Court
Livingston
EH54 6AX
Contents
Page
Accountant's Report 1
Balance Sheet 2—3
Notes to the Financial Statements 4—8
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Accountant's Report
Report to the directors on the preparation of the unaudited statutory accounts of Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited for the year ended 31 December 2025
In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, I have prepared for your approval the accounts of Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes, from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given to us.
As a practising member of ICAS, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://www.icas.com/regulation-technical-resources/documents/framework-for-the-preparation-of-accounts.
This report is made solely to the directors of Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited , as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated . Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the accounts of Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the directors of Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited , as a body, in this report in accordance with the requirements of the ICAS as detailed at https://www.icas.com/regulation-technical-resources/documents/framework-for-the-preparation-of-accounts. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited and its directors, as a body, for our work or for this report.
It is your duty to ensure that Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory accounts that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited . You consider that Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the accounts of Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited . For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory accounts.
14 September 2026
Glen Drummond Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Argyll House
Quarrywood Court
Livingston
EH54 6AX
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Balance Sheet
Registered number: SC220462
2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 4 1,756,392 1,815,258
Investments 5 1 1
1,756,393 1,815,259
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 6 977,989 1,075,002
Debtors 7 1,914,446 1,428,579
Cash at bank and in hand 8,006 25,946
2,900,441 2,529,527
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 8 (2,922,914 ) (2,115,800 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) (22,473 ) 413,727
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,733,920 2,228,986
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 9 (375,703 ) (570,471 )
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred Taxation (143,727 ) (150,296 )
NET ASSETS 1,214,490 1,508,219
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital 13 10,001 10,001
Profit and Loss Account 1,204,489 1,498,218
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 1,214,490 1,508,219
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For the year ending 31 December 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has taken advantage of section 444(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Profit and Loss Account.
On behalf of the board
Mr G A MacLachlan
Director
14 September 2026
The notes on pages 4 to 8 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Alexander (Scotland) & Co Limited is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in Scotland, registered number SC220462 . The registered office is Alexander (Scotland) & Co Ltd Meadowforth Road, Springkerse, Stirling, FK7 7SA.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.
2.3. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold 2% Reducing balance
Leasehold 33% Reducing balance
Plant & Machinery 25% Reducing balance
Motor Vehicles 12.5% Reducing balance
Fixtures & Fittings 25% Reducing balance
Computer Equipment 20% Reducing balance
2.4. Leasing and Hire Purchase Contracts
Assets obtained under finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired under finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired under hire purchase contracts are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in the creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the profit and loss account so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged to the profit and loss account as incurred.
2.5. Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. Work-in-progress is reflected in the accounts on a contract by contract basis by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.
2.6. Financial Instruments
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction price, including transaction costs, and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, where applicable. These can include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, trade and other creditors, and intercompany balances. Financial assets are assessed at the end of each reporting period for evidence of impairment and adjusted if necessary. The company does not hold or issue any complex financial instruments such as derivatives.
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2.7. Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of comprehensive income because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The company's liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible timing differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are presented within provisions for liabilities and deferred tax assets within debtors. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflect the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss for the year, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case current and deferred tax are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
2.8. Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the profit and loss account over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the company has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 16 (2024: 36)
16 36
4. Tangible Assets
Land & Property
Freehold Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Fixtures & Fittings
£ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 1,344,081 366,772 751,625 49,277
Additions - 50,996 58,780 -
Disposals - (6,000 ) (46,839 ) -
As at 31 December 2025 1,344,081 411,768 763,566 49,277
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2025 149,918 229,964 330,147 22,595
Provided during the period 22,505 38,916 68,977 6,671
Disposals - (5,232 ) (23,484 ) -
As at 31 December 2025 172,423 263,648 375,640 29,266
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 1,171,658 148,120 387,926 20,011
As at 1 January 2025 1,194,163 136,808 421,478 26,682
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Computer Equipment Total
£ £
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 188,700 2,700,455
Additions - 109,776
Disposals - (52,839 )
As at 31 December 2025 188,700 2,757,392
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2025 152,573 885,197
Provided during the period 7,450 144,519
Disposals - (28,716 )
As at 31 December 2025 160,023 1,001,000
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 28,677 1,756,392
As at 1 January 2025 36,127 1,815,258
5. Investments
Subsidiaries
£
Cost
As at 1 January 2025 1
As at 31 December 2025 1
Provision
As at 1 January 2025 -
As at 31 December 2025 -
Net Book Value
As at 31 December 2025 1
As at 1 January 2025 1
6. Stocks
2025 2024
£ £
Stock 977,989 1,075,002
7. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Due within one year
Trade debtors 1,740,417 1,353,422
Other debtors 174,029 75,157
1,914,446 1,428,579
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8. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025 2024
£ £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 115,908 88,283
Trade creditors 909,530 730,773
Bank loans and overdrafts 36,508 60,091
Other creditors 1,587,700 941,403
Taxation and social security 273,268 295,250
2,922,914 2,115,800
9. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
2025 2024
£ £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 104,407 162,946
Bank loans 271,296 407,525
375,703 570,471
Creditors include bank loans repayable by instalments of £107,908 (2024 £142,671) due after more than five years.
2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans 107,908 142,671
10. Secured Creditors
Hire purchase and finance lease liabilities are secured over the assets concerned.
The bank borrowings are secured by a bond and floating charge over the assets of the company. Standard securities have also been given over the properties at 10/5 East Pilton Farm Place, Edinburgh and the Yard on the North side of Springkerse Road, Stirling.
Other creditors includes factored debts of £1,586,107 (2024 - £940,388). These are secured by a floating charge over the assets and undertakings of the company.
2025 2024
£ £
Net obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts 115,907 88,282
Trade Creditors 909,529 730,772
Bank loans and overdrafts - 60,091
Other Creditors 1,586,107 940,388
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11. Loans
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
2025 2024
£ £
Amounts falling due within one year or on demand:
Bank loans 36,508 60,091
2025 2024
£ £
Amounts falling due between one and five years:
Bank loans 163,388 264,854
2025 2024
£ £
Amounts falling due after more than five years:
Bank loans 107,908 142,671
12. Obligations Under Finance Leases and Hire Purchase
2025 2024
£ £
The future minimum finance lease payments are as follows:
Not later than one year 115,908 88,283
Later than one year and not later than five years 104,407 162,946
220,315 251,229
220,315 251,229
13. Share Capital
2025 2024
£ £
Allotted, Called up and fully paid 10,001 10,001
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