History

Our growth from formation in 2000 has been rapid and exciting. Here are a few of the highlight milestones:

June 2000 – Scothosts formed to offer bespoke e-business solutions to UK SME market. The amalgamation of business management experience, graphic design and technical skills were the unique selling point that would see us surpass the local competition.

July 2000 – Scothosts becomes Scothosts Limited and registered for VAT.

August 2000 – Scothosts 3 staff leave their home based offices in favour of a small office at 6 Dunnikier Road in Kirkcaldy.

September 2000 – An additional web designer is employed.

October 2000 – Scothosts develop www.fifeattractions.com in conjunction with Fife Tourist Board.

November 2000 – We relocate to larger premises at 304 High Street in Kirkcaldy. At the same time we connect to business broadband for the first time.

December 2000 – Commissioned to work on www.fifegolf.com in conjunction with Fife Tourist Board.

February 2001 – Work is completed on an extension to our offices to accommodate more staff.

March 2001 – Commissioned to develop www.kinghorncarcentre.com

May 2001 – Commissioned to develop www.fifecoastalpath.com in conjunction with Fife Tourist Board.

June 2001 – Commence development on www.bookwolf.com – our first dynamic internally funded e-commerce project in partnership with US based associate.

August 2001 – Two further additions to our in-house team.

September 2001 – Complete development of www.mckenziecooktravel.com

October 2001 – One further staff addition, this time within our sales team.

November 2001 – As dynamic work increased a new programmer was employed.

December 2001 – Complete development of multi-language e-commerce system at www.amcelectronics.com

January 2002 – Bedford office established to serve a more national market.

February 2002 –Major re-branding exercise and new Scothosts website with client login area.

March 2002 – A highly skilled development manager is employed to manage increasing volume of dynamic work.

April 2002 –Complete development of www.firstcarfinance.com

May 2002 – Complete development of www.wemyss-ware.co.uk e-commerce system.

June 2002 – Complete development of www.tsa.org.uk for the Tourette (UK) Association.

July 2002 - Contracted by London based Carratu International PLC to construct new website and e-business system at www.carratu.com

August 2002 – Complete internal development project at www.ecarz.co.uk

September 2002 – AMC Electronics awarded Fife W@W Award for best website, developed by Scothosts at www.amcelectronics.com

October 2002 – One new staff addition to graphic design team.

November 2002 – Complete message board forum on behalf of Scottish Enterprise Fife.

December 2002 – Launch US based dedicated hosting services for dynamic website projects.

January 2003 – Scothosts launch powerful WYSIWYG content management system.

February 2003 – Virtual Operator phone system is launched at www.virtualoperator.co.uk

March 2003 – VPN architecture is established and Scothosts close offices at 304 High Street. The Herald newspaper features our new working environment.

April 2003 – London based UK Business Mail Group contract Scothosts to construct www.businessmailing.co.uk and www.businesslist.co.uk

May 2003 – Redevelopment of www.cameronharris.com completed.

June 2003 – Scothosts announce development partnership with London based www.studiomx.co.uk

July 2003 – One new staff addition to our sales team.

August 2003 – Scothosts contracted to construct Related Fluid Power e-business project.

September 2003 – Scothosts see success at W@W Awards for second year running with www.bookwolf.com awarded regional winner. The company received its highest accolade to date on the same evening, winning a national award for best use of broadband; in respect of our remote working environment.

October 2003 – Development work completed at www.standrewschauffeurdrive.com

November 2003 – New range of phone automation services launched at www.virtualoperator.co.uk in association with Reality Telecom PLC.

May 2004 – New website launched with enhanced client support and service management system.

February 2004 - Scothosts are runners-up in the 2004 Fife Business Awards in the Best Performing Company category. The award was won by Cameron Harris Design & Build (www.cameronharris.com), one of Scothosts' valued and long standing clients.

March 2004 - Redevelopment work completed at www.golfscotland.com

April 2004 - Redevelopment work completed at www.drumgolf.com

April 2004 - Instep Commercial, a trading partner of Dundee based Instep Initiatives; launch their first website at www.instepcommercial.co.uk following a two month development by Scothosts.

May 2004 - Established travel agent McKenzie Cook's (www.mckenziecooktravel.com) fully automated online booking system is concluded after eight month Scothosts development.

June 2004 - Redevelopment work completed at www.adventures-in-golf.com

July 2004 - Scothosts launch new website with E-Sense fixed price solutions.

July 2004 - Scothosts become the first company in Fife to be awarded Scottish Enterprise's e-Business Supplier Certification status.

September 2004 - Scothosts announced as Scottish winners in the Best Use
of Broadband category at the National E-Commerce Awards 2004.

October 2004 - Scothosts announced as runners-up in the Best Use
of Broadband category at the London E-Commerce Awards 2004.

October 2004 - Redevelopment work concluded at www.kittys.info

November 2004 - Scothosts in partnership with Baird & Company Solicitors launch new corporate website at www.bairdonline.co.uk , featuring a fully content managed property section.

December 2004 - In partnership with Hardies Chartered Surveyors, Scothosts complete work on www.hardiesonline.co.uk corporate website.

December 2004 - Redesign and development work launched at www.golfvacations.co.uk

January 2005 - London based www.businessmailing.co.uk conclude extensive redesign work with the Scothosts development team.

January 2005 - Design work completed at www.balbirniegolf.com

February 2005 - Work concluded on design work at www.firstcarfinance.com in line with the firms new corporate branding.

February 2005 - Comprehensive online booking system launched on behalf of www.standrewschauffeurdrive.com

March 2005 - Scothosts announced as finalists in Best E-Business Category at the 2005 Fife Business Awards.

March 2005 - A new website is launched at www.book4alps.com after a 2 week development by Scothosts. The website is aimed at the promotion of holiday accommodation in the French Alps.

April 2005 - Scothosts take the ambitious move of adding a Search Engine Optimisation specialist to our team. Stuart Low has been immediately assigned to work on the search engine performance of the websites at www.srscomputers.com and www.businessmailing.co.uk

April 2005 - After a 3 month development project Scothosts are pleased to announce the launch of www.golfbirdies.co.uk, which sells a range of golf related clothing specifically to women golfers.

April 2005 - A comprehensive redesign of the e-commerce system at www.scantec.org.uk is launched after a 10 week Scothosts redesign.

May 2005 - Scothosts launch a new website at www.thomsonhomes.com on behalf of Thomson Homes. The website offers a selection of luxury new homes.

May 2005 - Work completed at www.inchdairnieproperties.co.uk on behalf of Inchdairnie Properties on a complete website redesign in time to promote their extensive range of properties for the St. Andrews 2005 Open Golf Championship.

May 2005 - Scothosts complete a comprehensive redesign of www.benapart.com on behalf of Mackenzie Cook Travel.

May 2005 - A complete website redesign is launched on behalf of Anstruther Pleasure Trips at www.isleofmayferry.com

June 2005 - Our seach engine optimisation expert Stuart Low demonstrated his expertise with impressive search engine performance improvements for www.srscomputers.com and www.businessmailing.co.uk - to read the case study please click here .

July 2005 - Scothosts are pleased to be present at the Open Golf Championship 2005. This presented an ideal opportunity for us to demonstrate our vast array of previous golf related website development work. Please click here for more details.

July 2005 - After an extensive development period Scothosts are pleased to announce the launch of www.caretraining.co.uk, the first care training booking website of its kind.

September 2005 - For the third year in succession Scothosts have scooped a Scottish National UK E-Commerce Award.  This year we have scooped the Best Use of Teleworking.  Please click here to read more about this award success.

September 2005 - Scothosts conclude a range of enhancement work at www.clunyclays.com

October 2005 - Scothosts launch a new website on behalf of Classical Pilates at www.classicalpilatesuk.com

October 2005 - Scothosts scoop our biggest award to date by converting our Scottish success into an outright UK success.  At the prestigious ceremony in London ; Michael Clarke and Edward Gibbs   collected the UK Champions Teleworking trophy from Declan Curry of the BBC.  Please click here to read more about this award success.

November 2005 - An extensive redesign and search engine optimisation project on behalf of premier Scottish wedding consultants Litu is launched at www.litu.com

January 2006 - With the UK law change, Scothosts complete our first gay wedding website on behalf of Partnerships in Scotland Limited at www.scottishpartnerships.com

February 2006 - Scothosts win a contract with Surrey based employee screening agency Bad Apple Services.  Please visit www.badappleservices.com for more information.

March 2006 - A comprehensive searchable property database is implemented by Scothosts at www.hardiesonline.co.uk

April 2006 - Scothosts complete a new corporate website on behalf of Edinburgh based health care specialists Meridian Productivity Limited at www.meridianproductivity.com

May 2006 - Scothosts become main web sponsor for Glenrothes Cricket Club.  The sponsorship package has included the complete redesign and development of the club's website at www.glenrothescc.co.uk

May 2006 - Spanish property letting agents contract Scothosts to develop www.valenciaapartment.co.uk for optimal SEO performance.

June 2006 - Japanese and Scottish based sports tour operator AM Sports Tours launch new website at www.amsportstours.com following an extensive redevelopment by Scothosts.

July 2006 - Following Scothosts web design work, Fife based Chartered Accountants James Hair & Co announce the launch of their new website at www.jameshair.com

August 2006 - Development work is completed on a voucher e-commerce system at www.clunyclays.com by Scothosts on behalf of Cluny Clays