Clients
Testimonials
“We appointed Pentland to undertake press and media engagement on behalf of the foundation in the run up to our 100,000 women campaign launch at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Barrie and the team at Pentland did a great job in securing national print and broadcast coverage for the foundation and I would highly recommend their services to any company who are looking to communicate their message to a wider audience.”
Cherie Blair
Founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women
“The Cala Land & Development team has worked with Barrie and Pentland over a number of years on various projects spanning a wide geography, and what is clear is that they put people and relationships at the heart of everything they do. As a result, this gives their team considerable political reach, underpinned by strong relationships with MPs, MSPs, councillors and senior council officers. In an environment where proactive and purposeful engagement is key, we would have no hesitation in recommending Pentland as a key partner in terms of coordination of effective stakeholder engagement and public affairs.”
Ian Conway, Managing Director, Cala Homes West
Graham McNeil, Land Director, Cala Homes West
Moray Stewart, Land Director, Cala Homes West
“As an organisation we were looking to bolster our relationships with key political stakeholders across Scotland and the rest of the UK and appointed Pentland Communications to assist us with our engagement at party conference. True to their word, Pentland really does understand politics and through their extensive network of political contacts we were able to meet with the Deputy First Minister of Scotland, various government ministers and MSP's. If you are looking to engage with key decision makers I would recommend Pentland Communications.”
Jim Hume
Director, Policy, Public Affairs, Support in Mind Scotland
“As a profit for purpose business we are driven by a social mission which is to help offenders into work. Pentland has proven to be very effective in communicating our message to key political stakeholders as well as enhancing our brand through media engagement. If you are looking for an agency to undertake political engagement or media management I would seriously recommend Pentland.”
Max Dubiel
Co-founder of Redemption Roasters
“Working with Pentland has been very positive for my team and our objectives. Barrie's expertise in communications has enhanced our presence and strengthened the way we engage with key stakeholders and influencers within the property and homebuilding sector. Barrie has a really good understanding of the home building sector, the unique challenges we face and the significant benefits we can bring. He is very connected and works with us to ensure our messaging resonates with our target audience. I can recommend Pentland to any organisation looking to elevate their communications strategy and engage effectively".
Andrew Roberts
Regional Strategic Land Director - Scotland, Taylor Wimpey
“Having attended meetings with Barrie and with clients of Pentland, it’s clear that he is ambitious for Scotland’s house building sector, but more importantly he is someone that is well liked across the political spectrum. I always find it worthwhile spending time meeting with him and apart from anything else he is a really lovely guy. If you are looking to engage with key decision makers I would recommend Pentland Communications.”
Stephen Kerr MSP
Conservative, Chief Whip
“Barrie was able to assist us in securing a unanimous approval for our planning application to add four full storeys and significant landscaping, sustainability and community benefits to our scheme in Leith, Edinburgh. This impressive outcome was achieved in a little over six months. Throughout the process, Barrie demonstrated a strong understanding of the politics of, and relationships between key stakeholders, which ultimately hugely assisted in the positive decision we wanted for the scheme.
I am a strong advocate of Barrie and Pentland Communications and would willingly use them again on other projects.”
Martin Bellinger
Principal and Co-Founder, Goodstone Living
“We have worked with Barrie and Pentland since 2019 and during that time we have witnessed first hand the strong political connections that they have across the political spectrum at all levels including relevant council officers and government special advisors in Scotland and would highly recommend them.”
Bruce Walker
Strategic Projects Director, Barratt Homes Scotland
“I was impressed by how focussed and relentless Barrie and team Pentland where in their resolve to secure a positive outcome at committee which they successfully did. I would highly recommend them for political stakeholder engagement on any project.”
Andrew Rennick, Rennick Property &
Craig Ormond, Group Director, Mactaggart and Mickel