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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.

Decarbonising the Scottish Highlands: A New Era of Community-Led Energy Projects

The Scottish Highlands are leading a new era of community-driven renewable energy, from solar and hydrogen to EV infrastructure.

Hydrolysis in Scotland: A New Sustainable Option for Funeral Planning

Scotland introduces hydrolysis cremation from 2 March 2026, offering a sustainable new choice for those planning their future funeral wishes.

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15 February 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Update: Annual Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocations Starting in March 2023

Update: Annual Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocations Starting in March 2023

11 February 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

Retentions in construction: will proposed deposit scheme help rebuild trust in the industry?

Retentions in construction: will proposed deposit scheme help rebuild trust in the industry?

08 February 2022 | Time to read: 6 mins

07 February 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

When the conduct of a Trustee reflects on a charity

It is important that the other Trustees have the ability to take matters into their own hands to protect the reputation of the organisation.

02 February 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

Know your roots: Responsibilities for a fallen tree

Scotland is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world, the same however cannot be said for its weather.

01 February 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Divorce – What counts as “unreasonable behaviour”?

By Sharon Murray

Most people know that it is possible to divorce a spouse on the ground of their “unreasonable behaviour”.

01 February 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Can I get divorced before a year?

By Sharon Murray

In Scotland the vast majority (over 90%) of divorce applications are made on the basis that the couple have been separated for more than one year.

01 February 2022 | Time to read: 2 mins

Legal issues in Agri-Tourism

Many Agri-Tourism businesses include interactive experiences involving livestock, which presents its own set of risks to manage.

31 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Update: Short-term lets legislation passed by Scottish Parliament

Short-term lets legislation passed by Scottish Parliament.

28 January 2022 | Time to read: 1 min

Gillespie Macandrew advises on £250m of new build plot sales

Gillespie Macandrew completed new build plot sales worth over £250m in 2021, representing almost 10% of all private new build house sales in Scotland.

28 January 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

This’ll be the year …

By Donald Winskill

How’s your ‘to-do’ list? Did you make any resolutions at New Year? Or have the last couple of years taught you not to get too carried away making plans?

28 January 2022 | Time to read: 3 mins

The lesser known benefits of saying “I do ……”

By Sharon Murray

If you are planning a wedding in 2022 or are just curious about what some of the lesser known “benefits” of being married are, then read on.

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