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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.

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.

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16 August 2021 | Time to read: 2 mins

The End of Furlough?

By Fiona Cameron

The End of Furlough?

16 August 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

New appointment – Lisa Macpherson-Fletcher

By John McArthur

We have strengthened our Tax team with the appointment of Lisa Macpherson-Fletcher as Tax Director.

02 August 2021 | Time to read: 7 mins

Protect your loved ones from the stress of dealing with your digital assets on death

By Gillian Hyams

With so much of our important information online, have you thought about what will happen to your digital assets on death?

26 July 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

How does the UK’s Inheritance Tax regime compare to foreign tax systems?

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published a report exploring ways in which taxes can be used to support economic recovery.

22 July 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

Farm safety – the “seen” and “unseen” hazards

By Lorna Balfour

Farm Safety Week across the United Kingdom is important in highlighting most common categories of workplace dangers and hazards in the agricultural sector.

08 July 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

UK Government’s Building Safety Bill not a “quick fix”

The Westminster Government published the Building Safety Bill on 5 July 2021. The aim is stated as "an extensive overhaul to building safety legislation".

25 June 2021 | Time to read: 1 min

Care Home Fees Q&A Video

By Katie Brown

A Q&A around care home fees.

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.

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