News and Insights
10 July 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
The Employment Rights Bill: The End of Seasonal Working in Scotland?
Fiona Cameron outlines what the Employment Rights Bill means for Seasonal Working in Scotland.
12 June 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Gillespie Macandrew announced as sponsor of RSABI’s Scone Palace Challenge
By Lois Newton
Find out more about a brand new farming fundraising challenge, The Great Scone Palace Challenge 2025, taking place 12-13th September.
05 June 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins
Sheep Worrying: Safeguarding livestock in Scotland
By John Stirling, Roberta Giusti
Learn more about the importance of responsible access in Scotland's countryside, particularly focusing on the impact of dog owners on farmers.
03 June 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
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.
28 May 2025 | Time to read: 1 min
Join us at the 2025 Royal Highland Show
By Robert Scott-Dempster, Agnes Mallon, Gillian Wright
From Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd June, Gillespie Macandrew and Mill Architects will be at the Royal Highland Show.
27 May 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins
Preparing for Changes to Inheritance Tax: Essential Planning for Rural Business Owners
By John McArthur, David Mowlem
Find out more about changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).
20 May 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins
Gillespie Macandrew announced as Women in Wellies podcast sponsor, supporting women in rural Scotland
Read full details on our sponsorship of the Women in Wellies podcast series.
20 May 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Does a new dawn await Scotland’s grid infrastructure?
Read insights from Derek McCulloch, Head of Energy at Gillespie Macandrew, on the critical shift in how we power our nation.
16 May 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Co-location of technologies: A new, sophisticated approach to sites
By Amy McDowell
Amy McDowell, Partner, Energy and Strategic Land, outlines why co-location offers many benefits, however, careful planning and considerations are crucial.
01 May 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins
Land Reform Bill – What is the current status?
In March this year, the Scottish Parliament voted in favour of the general principles of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill and the Bill has now moved to Stage 2. Following...
30 April 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins
Community Rights to Buy – The options explained
By Fiona Scott
Fiona Scott, Legal Director outlines the various rights available to communities to purchase land in Scotland.
29 April 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins
Compulsory purchase in Scotland – reform on the horizon?
By Ruth Thomson
Ruth Thomson, Senior Solicitor, details the current system for Compulsory Purchase Orders and considers the changes that may be put in place with this reform.
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