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Is Renewable Energy Right for Your Land? Four Key Questions for Landowners

Renewable energy projects offer landowners new income opportunities, but careful planning is key - here are four questions to consider before committing.

How do you protect Family Legacy? Succession in a Changing Rural Scotland

We explore how families can protect their legacy, navigate complexity and build resilient rural businesses for the next generation.

Farming Workforce Challenges – Recruitment Routes and Visa Changes

The UK’s sheep‑shearing visa concession will end in 2026, creating fresh workforce challenges for farmers. We summarise what to expect and what to plan for.

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18 January 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

10 Reasons For Having A Will

By Agnes Mallon

Here are 10 reasons why you should have a Will.

18 January 2021 | Time to read: 9 mins

Land Reform Update

Land and Rural Business Partner, Mike Blair discusses a 25 year perspective of Land Reform.

07 January 2021 | Time to read: 4 mins

Succession Planning & Tax in the COVID Era

By Agnes Mallon

An interview with Agnes Mallon for Lawyer Monthly. Agnes discusses how the pandemic has impacted contentious issues she often deals with.

05 January 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Building pressure for working parents to be placed on furlough

By Fiona Cameron

The closure of schools as a result of the latest lockdown announcement has led to pressure for working parents to be placed on furlough under the CJRS.

03 December 2020 | Time to read: 2 mins

Traineeships: Interview Format

By Lynda Linden

If you've been selected for interview for a traineeship at Gillespie Macandrew here is some guidance.

03 December 2020 | Time to read: 2 mins

Traineeships: Tips for your application form

By Lynda Linden

If you're applying for a traineeship at Gillespie Macandrew here are some tips for the completion of your application.

02 December 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins

Proposed changes to Scottish Planning Policy – Sustainable Development

By Colin Hamilton

A consultation on proposed amendments to parts of the Scottish Planning Policy that would remove a presumption in favour of sustainable development.

15 October 2020 | Time to read: 4 mins

Right to roam vs right to privacy

With people urged to stay at home, the right to privacy saw a revived importance in our new way of life.

15 October 2020 | Time to read: 4 mins

Tax implications for the UK post-Covid – Rural Update

By John McArthur

As a country we have become used to relatively low rates of taxation, but it appears now that current tax rates will be increased, at least for a period.

31 August 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins

My Journey to Law

By Kirsten Holmes

My journey to law - Kirsten Holmes discusses her journey in her Law career

08 July 2020 | Time to read: 1 min

Podcast: As the property market re-opens, we can help you make your next move safely

By Gillian Wright

We understand that many of you want to move forward with a sale or purchase but will be concerned about the processes.

06 July 2020 | Time to read: 3 mins

Why everyone should have a power of attorney

By Agnes Mallon

Take the necessary steps to ensure that your best interests are placed in the hands of the people you trust most.

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