About us
We are a friendly, family run business based in Aberdeen & Newburgh with over 30 years of experience. Our team of qualified and approved electricians provide electrical installation and repair services for homeowners, tenants, agents and commercial customers.
We believe in providing you with traditional customer service, combining honesty, expertise, good value and high quality work.
Our team
Our team are experienced, insured, and up to date with the latest legislation and standards. We are proud to hold approved status from SELECT, the trade association for the Scottish electrical contracting industry.
Our apprentices are approved through the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) scheme.
Our founder, Keith, has always taken on apprentices in the business. Bringing through the next generation of skilled electricians forms a core part of who we are. Keith and the team enjoy helping them train, learn new skills and develop their careers.
Frances Watson
Founder and the real boss
Known as the real boss, Frances manages all our administration, from customer quotes to bookings, invoicing.
Frances is highly experienced in the business and will get you a quote as quickly as possible and arrange for your work to take place.
Keith Watson
Founder and boss
Keith has been working in the industry since leaving school.
He continues to train and develop his skills, staying up to date with the latest legislation and standards. He has built up the business by developing long lasting working relationships with his customers and his team.
John Farquhar
Approved Electrician
John started with us in 2007 and is the longest serving member of our team.
He is a expert electrician with a wide range experience.
He keeps us up to date with the latest legislation and new certification.
Andrew Stevenson
Approved Electrician
Andrew, known as Abz, started with us in 2013.
He has a wide range of experience in working for different size companies from family businesses like ours to previous experience in large electrical contractors.
He also works with our apprentices, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
Dillon Farquhar
Apprentice
Dillon started with us in 2021 for work experience.
He is now an apprentice and is continuing to develop his skills as he trains.
Tristan
Stevenson
Apprentice
Tristan joined us on work experience before starting college in 2024, and in 2025 he began his apprenticeship, where he continues to build his skills and experience.
Top dog
Top dog has been with K.F. Watson for several years now. He is responsible for staff well being with a special focus on snack provision.
He ensures everyone arrives in time for work, although for the moment he is still a learner driver and is always accompanied when using our vans.
Our area
We cover from Laurencekirk up to Fraserburgh and across to Ballater.
Free estimates & advice
We offer free estimates and advice for all sizes of jobs, from a changing a socket to a full rewire.
We try and do our bit for the environment
All our vans meet the latest EU emissions regulations
All rubbish / waste materials are removed and separated into different categories for responsible disposal using local companies:
- Lamps / bulbs - wholesaler
- Scrap metals
- Dedicated cardboard bin
- General waste bin
And all old storage bricks offered for collection free of charge.
Old storage bricks
Free to collect, some uses include - BBQs, greenhouse flooring, garden edging.
Scrap metals
These are stored and then cleared regularly by local companies for recycling.
Our qualifications & memberships
We hold approved status from SELECT, the trade association for the Scottish electrical contracting industry, and our apprentices are approved through the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) scheme
We are AICO smoke/heat detector trained installers, AICO is the European leader in fire and carbon monoxide protection
K.F. Watson
We are a family run business established in 2004, with premises in Aberdeen and Newburgh. We have a fully insured team of well qualified electricians.
We cover Laurencekirk up to Fraserburgh and across to Ballater, and all the areas in between.
VAT No: 878 1654 78
Industry approved
We hold SELECT approved status, our team are AICO smoke/heat detector trained installers and Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) approved electricians.
Opening hours
Monday: 8am–4pm
Tuesday: 8am–4pm
Wednesday: 8am–4pm
Thursday: 8am–4pm
Friday: 8am–4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact us
Phone: 01224 566450 /
01358 789739
Email: frances@kfwatsonelectrical.co.uk
Address: 43 Park Rd, Aberdeen AB24 5PA