Pictures from southern Scotland

About us

Midas Computer Solutions is a UK-based computer training and consultancy service concentrating on Microsoft Office training and applications development. Established in the Scottish borders in 1991, Midas Computer Solutions provides Training, Consultancy and Applications Development for a wide range of private and public sector clients throughout the United Kingdom. 

Senior Partner Alastair Davies (BEd, MA Applied Linguistics, MSc Information Technology) has over 30 years' experience in training and management communication skills.  He is also a Master Certified Microsoft Office Specialist.

Use the menus and underlined links on this page to find out more. 

Call 013873 71526 for further information, or

What's New

New website design

Posted by Alastair Davies on 29 August 2011

Midas Computer Solutions has just completed the design of a new website for stainless steel product specialists Agri Accessories Ltd

Blog design and training

Posted by Alastair Davies on 25 August 2011

A mixture of blog development and blog training by Midas Computer Solutions has allowed the Mayor of Carlisle to set up the first Mayoral blog for the City. The blog and calendar are now wholly maintained by the Mayor.

Recent website designs

Posted by Alastair Davies on 07 April 2011

Check out website design in progress at www.wildshot.net, www.rhinorecovery.org.uk, www.agrivalet.co.uk and www.canonbiechurch.org.uk

ITQ Courses

Posted by Alastair Davies on 13 September 2010

Midas Computer Solutions is now training delegates for ITQ qualifications under the new QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) structure. 

Microsoft Office 2007 up and running

Posted by Alastair Davies on 30 June 2010

Midas Computer Solutions has completed a large scale training project as Carlisle City Council has moved all its staff from Microsoft Office 97 to Office 2007. 

Website Photos

Posted by Alastair Davies on 03 March 2010

All photos on this website were taken in the south of Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders) by Alastair Davies. Feel free to use them yourself, or if you would like higher resolution copies for your own use.

Flood Database

Posted by Alastair Davies on 29 January 2010

The Midas Computer Solutions Flood Database has been made available to all UK Authorities via the Emergency Planning College.


Not only did you bring your professional excellence to the problem, but you gave each and every one of us the confidence to meet our personal challenges. You made it fun and enjoyable. Thanks so much from all of us.


Really enjoying it, can't wait for next training.


Excellent, efficient service – highly recommended. Alastair’s knowledge of software applications is second to none.


I am really, really enjoying the ITQ training and it is just so useful and practical.


Unfortunately I am unable to attend the training in the morning as my colleague is off sick and I have been asked to cover. I am extremely sorry about this as I was hoping to attend my last session showering you with cakes and coffee and to say a very genuine and sincere thank you for all your support over the last couple of years. Also your PATIENCE!!!!!