# R. DARLING & SONS LIMITED (SC092737)

> R. DARLING & SONS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number SC092737) incorporated on 9 April 1985, registered in Dalkeith. Its registered activity is other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (SIC 43999). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 November 2025, showing net assets of £1.26m and cash of £122k, with 7 employees on average. Net assets fell 4% on the prior period (£1.32m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1985-04-09
- Registered office: Dalkeith, EH22 3LA
- SIC 43999: Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2027-08-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-04-23
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 257 comparable companies in Edinburgh (median £7,019, upper quartile £98k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-30 | £1.26m | £122k | £671k | £131k | — | — | 7 |
| 2024-11-30 | £1.32m | £147k | £697k | £135k | — | — | 6 |

current ratio 6.21; size band micro.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £1,262,779 at 30 November 2025
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 6.21
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £121,659
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 9 April 1985

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## Persons with significant control

- Miss Ruth Barbara Darling — owns 50–75% of shares, since 2016-04-06

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