Hedge advice required – alternative to Leylandi. Allan Hadley, Scotland

I have a detached house on a corner plot bordered at the front and down one side by a 1M high wall. I am looking to install a hedge along the wall at the side of my house to give privacy and security. I do not really want to plant Leylandi, can you advise a bush or shrub(s) substitute to a height of 2M that will give me the same results as the leylandi. I live just outside Aberdeen. Many thanks Allan Hadley
Forum (Brian):Hi. Allan. Without question my choice would be Thuja plicata planted at 1m apart in a single row. The best size to start with is 60-80cm and they should be container grown. In your location I would try to purchase from a forestry nursery such as Christies of Fochabers. Come back if you need more info.