Johnston Rigging (Fife) Ltd recently completed a contract lift project for Hillhouse Quarry Group. The task involved installing signage onto an existing building. The work was carried out at a height of approximately 11.5 metres and in close proximity to a live railway line. As a result, safety and precision were critical throughout the operation. Jekko [...]

Johnston Rigging (Fife) Ltd recently completed a contract lift project in Perth, delivering a safe and efficient lifting solution as part of our crane hire services in Perthshire. The works involved the removal and load out of decommissioned wind turbine components, requiring careful planning and controlled lifting operations to load the units onto transport for onward movement. If you are [...]

Not every lifting job happens on a clear, open site. Many of the most challenging lifts are the ones with restricted access, limited space and no room for error. A recent residential project demonstrated exactly why spider cranes have become such a valuable part of the our fleet. The task was to install heavy paving slabs into a private garden [...]

Back in January, several members of our team were proud to be recognised with a Diageo Safety Award following works carried out at the Cameronbridge Bio Energy Plant and the Leven Bottling Plant. The works were delivered both directly for Diageo and in support of contractors operating on their sites. The scope included specialist crane hire, lift and shift operations, [...]

We recently carried out a contract lift at the National Museum of Edinburgh, supporting roofing works at this prominent and historic building. The lift was completed using our 90Te mobile crane (view specification) which was selected for its versatility and suitability for the site conditions. The crane was used to safely lift and position a range of roofing materials, ensuring [...]

Johnston Rigging (Fife) Ltd are delighted to announce the newest and most powerful addition to our fleet — the Liebherr LTM1090‑4.2. This 90‑tonne mobile crane represents a significant step forward in our ongoing investment in high‑performance, modern lifting equipment and strengthens our position as a trusted provider of Fife crane hire and specialist lifting solutions across Scotland. The LTM1090‑4.2 brings [...]

When an operational factory scheduled a short shutdown for critical works, time was everything. The challenge? To extract a 9.00Te machine from inside the production hall within tight constraints to get production back up and running. Precision planning was key. We developed a detailed lifting plan, method statement and risk assessment in compliance with LOLER and BS7121, coordinated multiple teams, [...]

We had the privilege of supporting the construction of the iconic Edinburgh Gin distillery, a standout distillery installation project in Scotland that showcased our full-service capability. From the installation of structural steelwork to the lift and shift of specialist process plant equipment, our team delivered precision, safety, and efficiency throughout. This project brought together our expert steel erection team and a [...]

We’re proud to be supporting Perth and Kinross Council in a three-phase project lifting modular affordable housing units ranging from 7 to 8.5 tonnes. Utilising a range of mobile cranes from 60-tonne up to 150-tonne cranes, we’ve successfully completed the first two phases, placing units. To ensure safe and balanced lifting, we utilised our 34-tonne spreader beam (view specification) throughout [...]

We recently assisted in the safe removal of a large broken tree that had partially landed on a farmhouse. Our 60-tonne mobile crane (view specification) was deployed to take the weight of the heavy, fractured branch, preventing any more damage to the house and any further movement. Working in close coordination with HL Tree Services, we used our compact C10 [...]

Our team recently completed a successful lift involving a damaged trailer unit using our 70-tonne mobile crane (view specification). The operation required precise handling, and the use of various spreader beams (view specification) to ensure a safe, balanced lift. The trailer was carefully removed from site and laid onto a low loader for onward transport. Thanks to expert coordination and the [...]

We were recently tasked with erecting a 58 tonne structural steel building at a new recycling centre in Dalkeith, Edinburgh. The plant is part of Edinburgh and Midlothians council target of Zero Waste. We utilised our own 30Te mobile crane to lift and lower the 640 items of steelwork into position (view specification). Our steel erectors used 45 foot MEWPS [...]