Case study

Overview

Lester Controls partnered with Jackson Lifts to deliver a bespoke lift control solution for Skibo Castle, a prestigious private estate in Scotland. The project required a highly tailored approach to meet both the functional and aesthetic demands of a heritage environment.

The Challenge

Heritage and high-end environments present unique requirements:

• Integration with traditional lift designs and finishes

• Compatibility with manual gate operation

• Discreet modernisation without compromising character

• Reliable performance within a bespoke installation

The system needed to combine modern control technology with a design that respected the building’s historic setting.

The Solution

Lester Controls provided a customised solution built around the Almega II controller, configured to support a specialist patrons lift with manual operation and bespoke finishes.

System Specification

• Patrons traction lift

• 5 stops

• 6 person / 450kg capacity

• SAPB control system

• Manual gates

• Single entrance

• J&L gearless machine

Key Features Delivered

• Almega II controller

• Cedes positioning system

• Speech functionality

• Serial cabling for streamlined installation

• A3 compliance and EN81-20/50 standards

• ECO functionality

• Panel test features

• Preparation for Dewhurst indication and button systems

• Brass LOP & COP with brass-effect buttons

• Trailer integration

The Result

The completed installation delivers a reliable and discreet control solution that complements the character of the property while meeting modern safety and performance standards. The project demonstrates Lester Controls’ ability to adapt advanced technology to highly bespoke and sensitive environments.