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Inheritance Tax Reform: April 2026 Changes and the Road Ahead

Significant Inheritance tax changes took effect in April 2026. This article examines their real impact on businesses and estates.

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.

22 June 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

Paying farmers to retire: political havering or right on the money?

The scheme as proposed would see farmers receive a one-off payment of up to £100k for surrendering their land or tenancy.

14 June 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

As a trustee, how should you deal with potentially tainted donations?

Guest Article from Tom Murray - In 2019 the National Portrait Gallery severed its links with the controversial Sackler Trust foregoing a £1 million donation.

11 June 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Recovery Loan Scheme

By Ross MacRae

In a bid to offer further support to beleaguered SMEs hit by the Covid-19 crisis the UK Government has launched of the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS).

04 June 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

The role and obligations of an attorney

By Donald Winskill

Acting as an Attorney on behalf of someone else, whether it be for financial or welfare matters, is a big commitment.

04 June 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Top tips for transferring your charity

There are several reasons why a charitable organisation may wish to transfer operations and assets to another charity and the process can be a major project.

03 June 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Choosing Attorneys

By Donald Winskill

Choose an attorney whom you trust, who listens to you and would make the decisions you would make.

02 June 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Preparing to make a Power of Attorney

By Donald Winskill

The only way in which you can give authority to another person to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do is by making a Power of...

01 June 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

Paying for care – what happens to my home?

By Katie Brown

The decision to move out of your home into residential or nursing care can be confusing and overwhelming, particularly where there is a diagnosis of Dementia.

31 May 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

Choosing a care home

By Gillian Hyams

How do you choose the right care home for you?

31 May 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Register of Controlling Interests

By Lois Newton

The Scottish Government implemented a key part of its Land Reform vision when new regulations came into force on 1st April 2021.

27 May 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Scottish Planning System – Rural Update

By Colin Hamilton

Scottish Planning System - Rural Update

27 May 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Refund Rights

By Sam Conington

The question of refunds can become a grey area.


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