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Sheep Worrying: Safeguarding livestock in Scotland

Learn more about the importance of responsible access in Scotland's countryside, particularly focusing on the impact of dog owners on farmers.

Community Asset Transfer Case Study: WHALE The Arts Agency

We acted for WHALE, The Arts Agency in respect of the Community Asset Transfer of the land on which their arts centre is located - read the full case study.

Join us at the 2025 Royal Highland Show

From Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd June, Gillespie Macandrew and Mill Architects will be at the Royal Highland Show.

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21 December 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

Green Opportunities – How Nature Can Work for Landowners and Investors

By Sam Conington

Over the last 18 months the Covid-19 pandemic dominated our lives, however as always, the climate crisis was lurking in the shadows.

13 December 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Modern Families: The Importance of Making a Will

If you have children from a previous marriage and have entered into a new relationship, you should make a Will.

13 December 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

OnFARM podcast: SAYFC visit to Learielaw Farm

OnFARM's Ross Montague and Gillespie Macandrew's Dave Halligan tag along for one of the visits, to Learielaw Farm in Broxburn near Edinburgh. 

02 December 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Carbon sequestration under the Woodland Carbon Code: Some important considerations

By Robert Scott-Dempster

With the surge in interest and corresponding hike in the value of tree planting, we discuss some important considerations when looking at land opportunities.

01 December 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Trust Registration Update

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

The Trust Registration Service (“TRS”) was created by HM Revenue Customs in 2017 to create a register of trusts in the UK.

23 November 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Care Funding

The House of Commons has voted to approve the UK government amendment to the Health & Social Care Bill which places a cap of £86,000 on an individual's lifetime

22 November 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

With a growing emphasis on work life balance, what does that mean for flexible working practices?

By Fiona Cameron

An increase in remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought flexible working practices to the forefront of discussion.

19 November 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

A spotlight on partnership property and Inheritance Tax

By John McArthur

A spotlight on partnership property and Inheritance Tax.

19 November 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

There Will Be Mud

By Cheryl Hogg

With wet weather and the darker days leading to less visibility, farmers are reminded of their potential liability for leaving mud on public roads.

17 November 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

Key points of consideration for charities acquiring property

By Kevin Sturgeon

Key points of consideration for charities acquiring property.

17 November 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Gillespie Macandrew donates £38,000 to its partner charities

By Robert Graham-Campbell

Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and Alzheimer Scotland are to share a donation of £38,000 from law firm Gillespie Macandrew.

15 November 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Language of Family Law

By Sharon Murray

The Family Law Language Project launched with the aim of helping to improve the understanding and use of language where family legal matters are discussed.

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