Craigiehall Barracks – Hamways Redevelopment Project
JSL Services Ltd has been working in close partnership with Hamways Limited on the redevelopment of Craigiehall Barracks since Spring 2025.
Located near South Queensferry, the former barracks site is undergoing significant transformation, requiring a high standard of integrated security and facilities management across a large and fragmented area. The scale and complexity of the project demand a proactive, technology-led approach to ensure the site remains secure, operational, and ready for redevelopment.
Delivering Integrated Security & Facilities Management
With extensive experience managing high-profile and complex sites across Scotland and the Central Belt, JSL was appointed to provide a comprehensive suite of services tailored specifically to the Craigiehall redevelopment.
Our services include:
- Advanced CCTV systems with AI-driven monitoring
- Custom-built solar-powered security units
- Manned guarding
- Mobile patrols in liveried JSL vehicles
- Property Services, Area Upkeep etc.
This combined approach ensures the site and the surrounding environment remains safe, secure, and fully operational always.
Technology-Led, Sustainable Security Solutions
When JSL was appointed in Spring 2025, the site faced significant security challenges, including repeated attempts of unauthorised access from adjacent land.
To address this, we implemented a fully integrated security strategy centred around innovation and sustainability.
Delivering Integrated Security & Facilities Management
- Operate independently of mains power
- Provide sustainable, low-impact security coverage
- Deliver real-time monitoring and rapid response capability
Visible Patrol & Rapid Response
A dedicated JSL Security Officer conducts regular patrols in a fully branded vehicle, providing:
- A strong visible deterrent
- Immediate on-site response
- Reinforcement of CCTV surveillance
By combining AI-driven technology with professional on-site personnel, we created a seamless, proactive security solution that significantly reduced risk and improved site stability.
Measurable Impact
Prior to JSL’s appointment, the site required up to 10 security guards per night yet continued to experience repeated incidents.
Our technology-led approach reduced this requirement to a single patrolling officer supported by advanced surveillance systems. This delivered:
- \Enhanced site security
- \Greater operational efficiency
- \Reduced environmental impact
- \Significant cost savings for the client
- \Zero repeat incidents since implementation
Supporting Safety, Community & Operational Excellence
Safety and community awareness remain central to our approach. Throughout the project, we have worked closely with site management and local stakeholders to:
Promote awareness of security procedures
Maintain safe access around public-facing areas
Ensure contractors, visitors and personnel operate within a secure environment
Client Feedback
Hamways Limited, the UK in-house residential managing agent for the William Pears Group of Companies, appointed JSL to safeguard the redevelopment of 78 houses and adjoining land at Craigiehall Meadows.
Following our appointment:
- Security incidents ceased
- Operational disruption was eliminated
- Redevelopment works progressed without interruption
- A more sustainable and cost-effective security model was achieved
A Trusted Partnership
By combining advanced technology, local knowledge, expert personnel, and proactive services, we continue to safeguard the site, protect surrounding public spaces, and support the successful transformation of this historic location.