About Us
Our story
A family business since 1987. We measure, supply, and fit every shutter and blind ourselves, because we believe the people who care most should be the ones doing the work.
Since 1987
A family business, built on trust
The Scottish Shutter Company was established in 1987 by June and David Browne with a simple idea: give people honest advice about their windows, do beautiful work, and stand behind it. That idea has guided everything we have done for 39 years.
David remains involved today as Project Director, overseeing design, marketing, and the technology that keeps our customers informed at every stage. But the day to day running of the business now sits with the next generation.
Daughter Judith D'Ambrosio leads the customer service operation with a personal touch that larger companies simply cannot match. When you call us, you speak to someone who knows your project, your preferences, and your timeline. That continuity matters, and Judith makes sure it happens.
Her husband David D'Ambrosio is our Technical Director and Immediate Past President of the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA). He brings deep industry expertise and sets the standard for every installation we deliver. Together, Judith and David run a tight, capable team that takes real pride in getting things right.
We are a family run business with eight people. Every surveyor, every fitter, and every member of our office team is employed by us directly. No subcontractors. No agency staff. The people who measure your windows are the same people who fit your shutters and blinds. That accountability is the foundation of our five year guarantee.
David, Judith, and David D'Ambrosio
Our Philosophy
We educate, not sell
We have no salespeople. Never have, never will. Instead, we have specialists who take the time to understand what you want and explain what is possible.
There is no commission. No targets. No pressure to buy today or lose a discount. Our team is measured by the quality of their work, not the size of their sales.
We believe that when people have the right information, they make great decisions. So we answer every question honestly, show you all the options, and give you the space to decide in your own time. If shutters are not the right solution for your windows, we will tell you.
Honest Advice
We explain the options clearly and let you decide. No jargon, no pressure, no hard sell.
No Commission
Our team has no sales targets. Their focus is getting it right for you, not closing a deal.
No Pressure
Take your time. There is never any pressure to rush a decision. We are here when you are ready.
Transparent Pricing
The price we quote is the price you pay. Detailed quotations with no hidden costs.
The People
Meet our team
Eight people who genuinely care about getting it right. From your first call to the final installation, you are dealing with our team directly.
David Browne
Project Director
Marketing, AI systems, and CAD design
David D'Ambrosio
Technical Director
BBSA Immediate Past President
Judith D'Ambrosio
Customer Service Director
Customer experience and aftercare
Leon
Installations Manager
Project coordination and site management
Rob
Senior Installer
Precision fitting and quality assurance
Francesca
Customer Follow-Up
Personalised video updates for customers
Kris
Installer
Training toward fitting team lead
Iona
Customer Service
Customer care and support
Recognition
Awards and industry standing
We do not chase awards for the sake of it. But when our work and our approach are recognised by the industry, it tells you something about the standards we hold ourselves to.
BBSA Excellence Awards, Finalist (x3)
Best Independent Showroom, Best Shutter Installation, and Best Marketing Programme. Three categories in a single year.
Scottish Enterprise Awards, Winner
Best Window Coverings and Treatments Business in Scotland for the third consecutive year.
BBSA Best Independent Design Studio, Winner
Our Edinburgh Design Studio recognised as the best independent showroom in the UK.
BBSA Best Marketing Programme, Winner
Two wins in one evening, with David D'Ambrosio presenting as BBSA President.
Scottish Enterprise Awards, Winner
Best Window Coverings and Treatments Business for the second year running.
Scottish Enterprise Awards, Winner
Best Window Coverings and Treatments Business in Scotland.
BBSA Best Shutter Installation, Winner
Our second national win for Best Shutter Installation in the UK.
National Entrepreneur Awards, Best Family Business Finalist
Second consecutive year recognised at the 8th National Entrepreneur Awards.
National Entrepreneur Awards, Best Family Business, Winner
Named Best Family Business at the 7th National Entrepreneur Awards.
BBSA Best Shutter Installation, Winner
Our first national award. Best Shutter Installation in the UK, presented at The Belfry Hotel in the BBSA's centenary year.
The Broons Awards, Best Family Business, Runner Up
Recognised at The Sunday Post's Broons Awards, celebrating the best family businesses in Scotland.
Scottish Family Business of the Year, Winner
Named Scottish Family Business of the Year by the Family Business Association.
National Entrepreneur Awards, Best Marketing Campaign, Winner
David Browne won Best Marketing Campaign in front of 1,300 UK entrepreneurs.
BBSA Members
Members of the British Blind and Shutter Association. Our Technical Director, David D'Ambrosio, served as BBSA President and is now Immediate Past President, the highest office in the UK blind and shutter industry.
A regular voice in The Circular
Our co-founder David Browne has written a monthly column in The Circular, the magazine of the Entrepreneurs Circle, since 2015.
S:Craft Exclusive Dealer
Scotland's only exclusive S:Craft dealer
Luxaflex Gallery
Authorised Luxaflex Gallery dealer
Our Five Year 'Perfect Fit' Promise
When you choose our family run business, you get the highest quality workmanship and a long lasting shutter or blind solution designed perfectly for you.
Accurately Measured
Precision survey by our trained specialists
Meticulously Fitted
Expert installation by our own team
Guaranteed for 5 Years
If you have a problem, we solve it
Award Winners 2026
Recognised by the BBSA
The British Blind and Shutter Association recognised The Scottish Shutter Company with three national awards in 2026.
Best Shutter Installation 
Best Independent Showroom 
Best Marketing Programme Chamber Champion Awards 2026
Finalists for Digital Innovation
The Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce has named The Scottish Shutter Company a finalist in two categories at its 2026 Chamber Champion Awards, for the business and for founder David Browne.
Digital Innovation Business 
Digital Innovation Individual 
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