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Renewable Energy Developments on Croft Land offers opportunities for Rural Scotland

We discuss renewable energy developments on croft land, navigating crofting law and engaging communities to unlock economic and environmental benefits.

Scotland World Cup 2026 Bank Holiday: What Employers Need to Know

With Scotland’s World Cup bank holiday confirmed, what are employers’ obligations and do staff have a right to the day off?

Relaunch of the First Homes Fund in Scotland

Scotland’s First Homes Fund is back, offering first-time buyers up to £10,000 support to overcome deposit hurdles and get on the property ladder.

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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: 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.

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.

17 November 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Gillespie Macandrew donates £38,000 to its partner charities

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

10 November 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Charity Data Breaches

Charities are reminded of the importance of keeping personal data secure after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) imposed fines on two UK charities.

09 November 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

When is it the right time to wind up a charity?

Charities whose original aim has been satisfied or perhaps no longer able to provide the service - is now the right time to consider winding up your charity.

02 November 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Tips and gratuities

By Fiona Cameron

The UK government announces that it will introduce legislation governing the handling of tips and other discretionary payments made to workers.

02 November 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

Upcoming Supreme Court Hearing: Harpur Trust v Brazel

By Fiona Cameron

This case concerns the procedure for calculating holiday pay for workers in permanent employment who do not carry out work for the whole year.

02 November 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

The Uber saga continues…

By Fiona Cameron

There is now another addition to the saga of cases deliberating on worker status.

02 November 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

Compulsory vaccinations and discrimination

By Fiona Cameron

The conversation around compulsory vaccination has shown no signs of stopping.

29 October 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

The journey to net zero

By Simon Williams

Achieving net zero through onsite generation and storage of electricity, using solar panels, energy storage and vehicle charging.

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