Two major investments that transformed our service capabilities.
Securing secure storage Edinburgh facilities at Johns Lane whisky bond, plus investment in our first brand new Heavy Goods Vehicle, marked 1983 as a pivotal year that fundamentally expanded our service offering beyond pure removals into comprehensive moving solutions.
Storage Services Begin
The John’s Lane whisky bond acquisition represented a strategic expansion into Edinburgh storage services. Buildings designed to protect valuable whisky were naturally suited to safeguarding customers’ precious belongings during transitions between homes, offering ideal storage conditions with robust construction and a secure environment.
This move addressed the growing need among Edinburgh customers who required temporary space between house sales and purchases, or secure long-term storage for items that couldn’t immediately fit into new homes. The whisky bond’s heritage construction provided customers with confidence that their possessions would be protected.
Alongside storage expansion, investment in our first brand new HGV demonstrated growing confidence and commitment to providing customers with reliable, professional equipment that reflected our expanding reputation across Edinburgh.
A brand new vehicle brought advantages of reliability, modern features, and professional appearance that customers expected from their chosen removals company. This investment showed understanding that equipment quality directly reflected service quality – customers deserved vehicles that were dependable, clean, and purpose-built for careful handling.
The combination of storage capabilities in Edinburgh and enhanced fleet capacity positioned Kerr’s to offer comprehensive moving solutions that few competitors could match. This dual investment established the foundation for continued growth through the 1980s and beyond.
The heritage of secure storage that began at Johns Lane continues today through our modern secure storage solutions, offering advanced facilities that maintain the same commitment to protecting customers’ belongings with care and security.
