Technology and business consultancy Waterstons Ltd has relocated its Glasgow operations to a larger facility near Central Station, a strategic move driven by substantial expansion in its Scottish client base and team. The firm reported a 31% increase in its Scottish revenue over the past two years, necessitating an office more than double the capacity of its previous West Regent Street location.
This growth is primarily attributed to deepening client relationships across Scotland, particularly within the energy and social housing sectors. Key partnerships highlighted by Waterstons include Fidra Energy and Kingdom Housing. Fidra Energy, established in 2024 and headquartered in Edinburgh, specialises in the development, construction, and operation of large battery energy storage projects across the UK and Europe. Kingdom Housing Association, a Registered Social Landlord based in Fife, delivers affordable housing and support services throughout East Central Scotland. These collaborations have increasingly drawn Waterstons’ wider team to Scotland to support the expanding technology and business requirements of these organisations.
The decision to maintain a central Glasgow presence underscores Waterstons’ commitment to accessibility for its clients, partners, and the broader Scottish business community. Glasgow stands as Scotland’s most populous city and the third-most populous city in the United Kingdom. Its city centre is recognised as a vital commercial and retail district, while proximity to Glasgow Central Station, Scotland’s busiest station, offers crucial transport links to destinations across Great Britain.
Beyond accommodating a larger team, the new office has been designed as a versatile space capable of hosting various events, including meetings for membership organisations, client workshops, and networking gatherings. Waterstons also intends to make the facilities available to clients and partner organisations for training sessions and meetings, reinforcing its stated role as an active participant within the Scottish business landscape.
Colin Speirs, Waterstons’ Scotland Regional Lead, commented on the relocation: “This move is about more than just square footage. This is a real statement of intent about our ambitions in Scotland. We’ve seen fantastic growth over the past couple of years, both in our team and in the strength of our client relationships here, and this new office gives us the space to keep building on that.”
Mr. Speirs further added: “Staying in the heart of Glasgow was really important to us. It’s where our clients are, it’s where our team wants to be, and it puts us right at the centre of the business community we’re so passionate about being part of.”
Waterstons, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in April 2024, provides expertise in data, technology, software, and cyber security. The firm also operates offices in Durham and London, UK, and Sydney, Australia. The broader UK management consulting market, valued at approximately £10 billion, has experienced strong growth in recent years, with technology consulting identified as its largest segment. Looking ahead, Scotland’s technology sector expressed cautious optimism in 2026, with a majority of businesses anticipating sales growth, particularly within regulated industries such as energy and financial services.
