Movecare

The current owners/directors/operators of Caledonian Moving & Storage and MoveCare (both defacto "trading as" names for Move Store (Glasgow) Ltd. , as well as "trading as" names for Air Road Sea Experts Limited) are attempting to salvage their already complicated gordion knot of associated companies (stretching back more than a decade) located in Glasgow. Several of these companies are involved in ongoing and long-term disputes with customers locally, in the greater UK, and abroad.

The father and son owners have operated a succession of associated limited liability removal and storage companies as Directors, de facto Directors, company Secretaries, and ex-Directors. More recently, the owners have stated their intention to cease trading as Caledonian Moving & Storage and MoveCare, and instead return to trading as SmartSpace Storage (which was definitively struck-off in 2017). It's unclear what the interrelated nature of the companies actually looks like from a legal standpoint and why the owners feel they can simply start where they left off with SmartSpace.

Our facebook support group for victims can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1809232332542597//

It appears a flurry of action has been taken because the Herald Scotland article (and possible follow-up later this week, and STV news report) has generated new interest by enforcement bodies, and a steady stream of new victims. The editor of the Herald tweeted his support by retweeting the story with a note that the Director of the companies had sent a legal letter and reported the reporter to the police in order to prevent the article from being published.

Rather than continue to pursue a small claim, I have instead chosen to help shine a light on the wantonly unfair business practices, and those of close family members who own and operate companies. The information I include below is widely and publicly available.

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18239711.customers-hit-items-storage- caledonian-moving-storage-go-missing/? fbclid=IwAR2KmmpvgA9khF2tmUus5Vo1B7yzdjNiZ_F42qyQlWWvEX_DXW6Cmu4T8o8

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18239477.storage-firm-customers-hit- missing-damaged-belongings/

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/5291002/glasgow-caledonian-moving- storing-punters-angry/

https://www.commercialmotor.com/news/o-licence-revoked-allowing-out-control- son-take-over

Caledonian Moving & Storage
(SC392650, struck-off 15/05/2015): https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC392650

Smart Space (Scotland) Ltd
(SC538054, struck-off 28/11/2017): https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC538054

Move Store (Glasgow) Ltd
(SC594840, struck-off 24/09/2019, restored 09/10/2019, t/a MoveCare) https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC594840

Air Road Sea Experts Ltd
(SC626781, dormant in Aug/Sep 2019): https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC626781

David Howie, current defacto Director for MoveCare, Move Store (Glasgow) Ltd, current Director of Air Road Sea Experts Ltd, former Director of SmartSpace Storage, defacto Director for Caledonian Moving & Storage:

https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/2WCn33QpZsjSus5u1F2XHobjbWU/appointments

James Howie, former Director of Caledonian Moving & Storage:

https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/yMONKzenu5jrvtg4MhGDw74Iahk/appointments

James Gibson Howie, current director for MoveCare, Move Store (Glasgow) Ltd:

https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/v- ycxewqdBBDLVETehf0bSjVMAs/appointments More...

A word of WARNING to consumers. This company is part of a group of companies operating fraudulently.

https://www.heraldscotland. com/news/18239477.storage-firm-customers-hit-missing-damaged-belongings/

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14660276.couple-behind-glasgow-removals-firm-disqualified-over-licence-breaches/ More...

Previously replied they were great could not do enough highly recommend

I have used Caledonia for my construction business for several years and they have been absolutely first class. Nothing is too much hassle for the guys and girls. So much so I used them for 3 personal moves. I can genuinely state only Supplier I’ve asked to do a personal favour. Highly recommended. More...

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Used this removal company to move my stuff from Glasgow to Stirling. I had 10 boxes and some furniture. Service was fast and guys were on time. Definitely would recommend.

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