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Gillespie Macandrew announced as Women in Wellies podcast sponsor, supporting women in rural Scotland

Read full details on our sponsorship of the Women in Wellies podcast series.

Does a new dawn await Scotland’s grid infrastructure?

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

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

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

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27 November 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

A changing legal landscape for Trusts

By Lindsay Bryce MacKay

An overhaul of Scotland’s trust law is long overdue, and the new Bill will go a long way to bring it up to date.

24 November 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Licensing of short-term lets in Scotland

By Jenny Purdie

With short term lets in Scotland now subject to a licencing scheme, we highlight the requirements and important considerations for future and current hosts.

23 November 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Museum Accreditation Scheme

By Laura Kirkman

Acquiring accreditation from the Museums Galleries Scotland provides huge benefits. Here we provide an overview of the criteria required for your application.

23 November 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

The relative flexibility of SCIO constitutions

By Alan Gilfillan

When looking to establish a new charity, you have various options as to how this set it up. Here we look at the key considerations when making this choice.

17 November 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

Do I have to name my baby’s father on the birth certificate?

By Rachael Burke

There are many considerations when welcoming a new baby into the world, here we highlight Parental Responsibilities and Rights.

15 November 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

The Three Ages of Child Support

By Sharon Murray

Sharon Murray outlines the law around child support, setting out the three stages of a child’s life and what is required during each stage.

01 November 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Gillespie Macandrew donates record £48,000 to its charity partners

By Robert Graham-Campbell

Gillespie Macandrew has donated a record £48,000 to its charity partners Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) and Alzheimer Scotland.

12 October 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

The importance of choosing wisely when appointing your executors

By Conner McConnell

Selecting an executor is a key part of organising your legal affairs and Conner McConnell discusses the importance of choosing wisely.

14 September 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

Wildlife Crime Law Update

By Cheryl Hogg

With the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill currently at Stage 1 in the Scottish Parliament, we look at how trap offences will change if the bill is passed.

14 September 2023 | Time to read: 3 mins

Agricultural Support Schemes Update

By Fiona Scott

Legal Director Fiona Scott provides an update on support available to rural businesses.

14 September 2023 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew take on the Great Glen Challenge

We were delighted to sponsor and have 2 teams take part in this year's RSABI Great Glen Challenge.

14 September 2023 | Time to read: 4 mins

Abandoned Cars and Caravans – What options do landowners have for removal?

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With fly tipping becoming an increased concern for landowners, we highlight some key points to consider should you find vehicles abandoned on your private land.

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