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Floating Solar in Scotland: Opportunities, Challenges and Emerging Potential

Floating solar is emerging as a key way to boost renewable energy in Scotland, unlocking clean power on water without competing for land.

Pre-Nuptial Agreements – Not Just for the Rich and Famous

As wedding season approaches, it’s a timely moment to explore how prenups in Scotland provide clarity, fairness and protection for couples.

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and a further 13 promotions

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and 13 promotions, strengthening teams across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth.

28 October 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins

Tips and advice for those asked to act as an attorney

By Kirsten Holmes

Acting as an Attorney on behalf of someone else is a big commitment and it is important to be aware of the responsibility that is being placed upon them.

28 October 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Inheritance Tax – A helpful reminder

With financial planning at the forefront for many at the moment, we have set out a helpful reminder of the current position around inheritance tax.

28 October 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

How do I change my name or my child’s name after a separation?

By Sharon Murray

One of the most common practical changes following a separation or divorce/dissolution of civil partnership is to change your surname or your child’s surname.

28 October 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Our top tips for moving house

By Caitlin Keegan

For many, moving house can be a daunting prospect. There is a lot to consider and figuring out what is most important to you can be difficult.

24 October 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

Charities may need to look at how they operate to cope with the cost-of-living crisis

We are all aware of the cost-of-living crisis and how that is affecting us as individuals, but it also has implications for the charities within our communities

18 October 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

In Scots Law, what makes a contract into a lease?

Have you sometimes wondered how to tell whether a deal you wish to document, or a document which you are examining, amounts to a ‘Lease’ or not?

28 September 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Important changes to planning applications and permissions brought into force

By Colin Hamilton, Sandy Telfer

The Scottish Government has continued its implementation of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, with two instruments that have effect from 1 October 2022.

24 August 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins

The Scottish Government’s latest consultation on Land Reform – A Review

Latest Consultation on Land Reform - Is there a proper evidence base, and does it focus accurately on the issues?

02 August 2022 | Time to read: 8 mins

Planning for Afforestation

By Sandy Telfer

Many Scottish landowners have sought to add value to unproductive land through afforestation, although what planning is required?

02 August 2022 | Time to read: 5 mins

Safe as Houses

By John McArthur

With strong commercial reasons for doing so, many land and property owners have diversified into holiday letting to benefit from this captive market. 

02 August 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Employment Law – three things to note

By Fiona Cameron

The employment law landscape continues to evolve post-Covid - here are three areas for employers to look out for.

02 August 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Reminder on Public Access Rights

By Cheryl Hogg

Perhaps most feel they are familiar with the principle, but some aspects are less well known, and some have been the subject of litigation over the past decade.


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