Laings scoops national award to become UK’s Kitchen Retailer of the Year

Stephen Mulhern; Louise Stalker, AEG; Mark Strachan, Creative Director; Claire McKay, Director; Darren Walker, Managing Director

The family business, which has been based in the North East since 1862, received the prestigious honour at the black-tie awards ceremony at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham on Monday, March 4.

The awards, which were held during the UK’s largest kitchen, bathroom and bedroom exhibition and conference were presented by well-known television celebrity Stephen Mulhern to an audience of 900 industry professionals.

Claire McKay, Director at the firm said: “We are delighted to have been recognised by the kbbreview Awards as the best Kitchen Retailer in the UK.

"Being recognised nationally is quite an achievement for an independent, family-owned business such as Laings.

“Laings strive to remain at the forefront of our industry, always bringing the latest in design and technology to the North East of Scotland; and we are always working to invest in our showroom with new, inspirational displays of both kitchens and bathrooms.

"This award is not only recognition of this, however of all of our teams hard work and dedication to continue to provide our customers with exceptional service, from Inspiration to Installation.”

It is not the first time Laings has been recognised nationally for its showroom and its dedication to its customers.

Last year in 2023 the company was named Best Bathroom Retailer of the year at the same awards, and has racked up an impressive collection of eight kbbreview Awards since first winning Bathroom Showroom of the year in 2017.

Mrs McKay added: “We are so proud to bring the award back to our home in Aberdeenshire, where we have been part of the community for over 160 years.

"The kbbreview Awards are the most prestigious of our sector and it is an honour to represent the North East of Scotland amongst our industry peers from across the country.”