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NY 015 033 · 210 m · Base camp
From the Scottish Borders
We map the terrain before we build: apps, websites and games – including trail guides and visitor apps for rural Scotland. Explore the map.
Bracken Glen works from the quiet hills near Eaglesfield. We like careful planning, honest advice and products that work even with a weak signal.
NY 033 017 · 540 m · Outdoors
Digital guides that work even with a weak signal:
NY 052 011 · 612 m · Mobile apps
We build fast iOS and Android apps with interfaces people enjoy using – from the first wireframe to publication in the stores.
Swift · Kotlin · Flutter · React Native · Firebase
NY 070 019 · 498 m · Websites & web apps
We build fast, accessible websites and web applications that help businesses grow – from company sites and shops to bespoke platforms.
React · Next.js · Vue · WordPress · PHP · Node.js
NY 084 033 · 455 m · Game development
We create games that keep players engaged – from concept and prototypes to launch – with careful attention to clear, intuitive interfaces.
Unity · Unreal Engine · Godot · C# · C++ · Blender
NY 062 033 · 372 m · Typical projects
→ Outdated site, poor on mobile, few enquiries.
✓ New design, fast CMS, clear contact paths and technical SEO.
More visibility and a site the team updates itself.
→ Paper reports, double data entry in the office.
✓ Mobile app with offline mode, photos, signature and export.
Less paper, faster invoicing.
→ Dry material, little motivation.
✓ Browser game with levels, rewards and a teacher dashboard.
Playful learning with measurable progress.
→ Customers keep calling about documents and appointments.
✓ Web portal with secure login, documents and booking.
Fewer calls, happier customers.
NY 042 033 · 330 m · How we work
Four steps – from idea to launch.
We learn your goals, audience and budget, then prepare a clear project plan.
Wireframes and clickable prototypes show the idea before any code is written.
We work in stages and test each one thoroughly.
Publication, monitoring and further development after launch.
NY 027 047 · 288 m · Why us
One fixed contact from kick-off to support.
Clear stages and prices – no hidden costs.
Careful delivery, clean documentation, dependable deadlines.
Concept, design, development, hosting and maintenance.
We care about accessibility and short load times.
Code you can still extend years from now.
Automated tests and acceptance before every release.
Privacy by design under UK GDPR, with minimal data collection.
Encrypted connections, strong passwords, regular updates.
Following WCAG guidelines.
NY 048 050 · 260 m · Technology
For small websites
For everyday sites & apps
For business-critical products
NY 069 047 · 300 m · Industries
NY 086 052 · 190 m · FAQ
It depends on scope. After a free first call you receive a transparent quote with clear stages.
A website is often live in 4–8 weeks; apps and games usually take a few months. We set the schedule together.
Yes – maintenance, updates, monitoring and further development.
Yes – after full payment you receive the agreed usage and source-code rights.
Yes. We take over existing projects, review the code and develop further.
We recommend hosting in the UK or EU and can set it up for you.
Yes – with a CMS and a short training session.
Short regular meetings, a shared schedule and test versions along the way.
NY 011 016 · 396 m · About
Bracken Glen works from the quiet hills near Eaglesfield. We like careful planning, honest advice and products that work even with a weak signal.
We build for estates, attractions, small businesses and community organisations.
Director: Helen Illingworth
Clear communication – One fixed contact, plain language, regular updates.
Clean engineering – Readable code, automated tests, tidy documentation.
User-focused – We test with real people before every launch.
NY 094 014 · 240 m · Contact
Give us a call – we’ll talk through your project personally, with no obligation.
0998245845Postal address: Bracken Glen Ltd, Howgillside, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie DG11 3AF
NY 011 052 · 120 m · Privacy
Last updated: November 2026
Bracken Glen Ltd (“we”, “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit our website or use our services, why we collect it and what rights you have under UK data protection law.
We collect personal data that you choose to share with us when you:
This may include your name, phone number, postal address, company name and details about your project.
When you visit this website, our hosting provider may process technical server logs: IP address and browser type, operating system and device, pages visited and time of visit, and the referring website. These logs are used only to keep the website secure and running, and are deleted after a short period.
We use your personal data to:
We only send marketing if you have clearly agreed to it (Art. 6(1)(a)), and you can withdraw that consent at any time.
We never sell your personal data. We share it only with:
When we build products for clients, we act as a processor for any personal data in those products and follow our client’s documented instructions. If data is transferred outside the UK, we rely on UK adequacy regulations or the International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA).
This website does not use cookies, analytics or tracking technologies, and does not load content or fonts from third-party servers. Because nothing is stored on or read from your device, no cookie consent is needed under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
If this changes, we will update this policy and ask for your consent where required.
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure – including encrypted connections, access controls and strong passwords. No transmission over the internet is completely secure, however.
This website may link to other websites. Their operators are solely responsible for their content and for how they handle personal data – please read their privacy policies.
This website is not aimed at children and we do not knowingly collect their data. When we build apps or games for younger audiences, we work with our clients to follow the ICO’s Age Appropriate Design Code – no behavioural advertising or tracking SDKs.
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
We respond within one month. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), www.ico.org.uk, tel. 0303 123 1113 – though we would appreciate the chance to resolve your concern first.
We keep accounting records for six years, as required by HMRC. Enquiries that do not lead to a contract are deleted after 12 months at the latest.
We may update this policy from time to time; the version on this page, with the date above, always applies.
The controller of your personal data is:
NY 032 056 · 140 m · Company
Bracken Glen Ltd
Howgillside
Eaglesfield
Lockerbie DG11 3AF
United Kingdom
Scotland
Helen Illingworth
Phone: 0998245845
Post: Howgillside, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie DG11 3AF
We take care to keep the information on this website accurate, but we cannot guarantee that it is complete or up to date. To the extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for loss arising from its use.
The content and design of this website belong to Bracken Glen Ltd. Please ask for our written permission before reusing them.