Built for Every Forest. Ready for Every Challenge.

Jim Wilmer & Sons has been at the heart of Scotland's timber harvesting industry for over 45 years. One of the largest contracting fleets in Europe, right here in Ayrshire.
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Rottne F18E forwarder forestry machine loading cut timber logs for Jim Wilmer and Sons in Scotland.
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Who We Are

A Family Business With Four Decades of Expertise

From a local felling operation to one of Europe's largest timber harvesting contractors, Jim Wilmer & Sons has grown into a fleet of 60+ machines operating across Scotland. Still family run, with Jim working alongside his family to ensure every contract is delivered to the highest standard.
Rottne H21D wheeled harvester machine felling trees during a winter clearfell operation for Jim Wilmer and Sons.
ISO Certified & FISA Accredited

Committed to the highest standards in safety and environmental management.

Jarcrac tracked forwarder with Nisula crane operating on wet, soft ground terrain for Jim Wilmer and Sons.
Timber Harvesting & Extraction

learfell, thinnings, steep ground and wind farm clearance across Scotland.

Machine Sales

UK dealers for Rottne, Mesera, Ecoforst T-Winch and more.

Workshop & Services

Mechanical backup, parts, tyres and LGV servicing from our Dailly workshop.

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Why Choose Us

Why Contractors and Woodland Owners Choose Jim Wilmer & Sons

The scale to take on the biggest contracts. The expertise to deliver them.
With dedicated site managers, a full mechanical backup team and a fleet suited to every terrain, we have everything in place to deliver.
Full Mechanical Backup

Nine field service engineers keeping your project on schedule.

Fleet for Every Terrain

60+ machines available for every site condition and terrain type.

Experienced Site Management

Dedicated site managers covering Scotland north and south of Glasgow.

Timber Harvesting Services Across Scotland

From our base in Ayrshire we operate across the country, providing a complete range of harvesting, extraction and forestry support services for every type of site and terrain.
T-Winch traction assist system securing a tracked harvester for steep ground timber felling in Scotland.
60+

Machines in Our Fleet

Whatever the contract, we have the machines, the people and the experience to deliver. Our services cover the full harvesting cycle, supported by our own mechanical backup and site management teams.
45+
Years in the Industry

Established in Ayrshire since the early 1980s

60+
Machines in Our Fleet

One of the largest forestry fleets in Europe

9
Field Service Engineers

Nationwide mechanical backup coverage

3
Site Managers

Covering Scotland north and south of Glasgow

Ready to Discuss Your Next Contract?
Get in touch with our team today and we will be happy to talk through your requirements.