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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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15 December 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Employee Wellbeing: Progress, Pitfalls, and Pressing Priorities

By Fiona Cameron

Wellbeing is now a strategic priority, but mental health, rising absences, and hybrid work demands mean employers must move from intent to real action.

12 December 2025 | Time to read: 7 mins

Christmas HR Guide: Policies, Compliance, and Avoiding Festive Pitfalls

By Fraser Vandal, Abby Coen

We discuss the HR challenges in the festive season from leave requests to party policies, here’s how employers can plan ahead and stay compliant.

11 December 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

Gillespie Macandrew donates £53,000 to Change Mental Health and Richmond’s Hope

By Amy McDowell

Gillespie Macandrew donates record £53,000 to Change Mental Health and Richmond’s Hope, reinforcing its commitment to community support and ESG goals.

10 December 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins

What does Land Reform mean for Commercial Forestry in Scotland?

By Lizzie McFadzean

Lizzie McFadzean discusses Scotland's Land Reform Bill and its implications for the commercial forestry sector.

02 December 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew Invests in Expertise Across Core Sectors with Strategic Appointments

By Amy McDowell

GM strengthens its core sectors with strategic new hires, reinforcing its commitment to expertise across real estate, energy, rural and private client.

28 November 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins

Autumn Budget 2025: Key Legal and Tax Takeaways for Individuals

By David Mowlem

Following the Autumn Budget 2025, David Mowlem has prepared a summary of the key points for individuals to be aware of.

25 November 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins

Scotland’s Land Reform Bill: What You Need to Know

By Robert Scott-Dempster

Practical summaries of the main provisions and impacts of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill for landowners and interested parties to be aware of.

04 November 2025 | Time to read: 8 mins

Modernising Crofting Law: Key reforms in Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill

By Lauren Cook

Lauren Cook, Senior Associate in our Land & Rural Business team, discusses the key reforms proposed in the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill.

03 November 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Employment Rights Bill: Proposed changes to NDAs in the Workplace

By Fiona Cameron

As the Employment Rights Bill moves through Parliament, we look at a recent amendment which may prohibit employers from using NDAs in some instances.

31 October 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

Housing (Scotland) Bill Passed: What has changed and what comes next?

By Stephen Gamba

Stephen Gamba, Legal Director in our Land & Rural Business team, discusses changes to the Housing (Scotland) Bill now that it has passed.

15 October 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

Green hydrogen fuels innovation

By Alexandra Irwin

Discover how Scotland could become a leading innovator in the hydrogen energy space.

02 October 2025 | Time to read: 1 min

OnFarm Podcast episode: RSABI and the Great Scone Palace Challenge

By Lois Newton

Lois Newton, Partner of Land and Rural Business at Gillespie Macandrew and RSABI trustee catches up with the OnFarm podcast team.

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