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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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20 May 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Does a new dawn await Scotland’s grid infrastructure?

By Derek McCulloch

Read insights from Derek McCulloch, Head of Energy at Gillespie Macandrew, on the critical shift in how we power our nation.

16 May 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Co-location of technologies: A new, sophisticated approach to sites

By Amy McDowell

Amy McDowell, Partner, Energy and Strategic Land, outlines why co-location offers many benefits, however, careful planning and considerations are crucial.

01 May 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins

Land Reform Bill – What is the current status? 

By Robert Scott-Dempster

In March this year, the Scottish Parliament voted in favour of the general principles of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill and the Bill has now moved to Stage 2. Following...

30 April 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins

Community Rights to Buy – The options explained

By Fiona Scott

Fiona Scott, Legal Director outlines the various rights available to communities to purchase land in Scotland.  

29 April 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Compulsory purchase in Scotland – reform on the horizon?

By Ruth Thomson

Ruth Thomson, Senior Solicitor, details the current system for Compulsory Purchase Orders and considers the changes that may be put in place with this reform.  

28 April 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

What do you need to know when purchasing a Church?

By Stephen Gamba

Former churches can be seen as attractive redevelopment opportunities, Stephen Gamba, discusses what to bear in mind when thinking about purchasing a church.

23 April 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins

Spring into action: The best ways to market your home

By Hannah Gaddie

Hannah Gaddie explains the best ways to get your home ready to hit the market this Spring.

17 April 2025 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew to Sponsor First-Ever ‘Guard of Honour’ at the 2025 Howden Melrose Sevens

By Sandy Telfer

Gillespie Macandrew is proud to announce that our firm will sponsor the first-ever 'Guard of Honour' at the historic 2025 Howden Melrose Sevens tournament.

15 April 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

Easter Bunny Blues: Navigating Pet Custody

By Sharon Murray

This article explains how Pet Custody unfolds when a relationship breaks down.

15 April 2025 | Time to read: 1 min

ScotLand Matters Podcast: 20 Years at SLE

By Robert Scott-Dempster

Robert Scott-Dempster and David Johnston join SLE's Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing's as she marks her 20th year at the organisation.

09 April 2025 | Time to read: 6 mins

The increasing Scope of Right to Work Checks

By Fraser Vandal

Fraser Vandal explores details of the latest changes in right to work checks in the UK.

03 April 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

Why the language of family law matters

By Sharon Murray

Sharon Murray delves into the importance of language in family law and how it ties into the work of the Family Law language Project.

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