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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.

Decarbonising the Scottish Highlands: A New Era of Community-Led Energy Projects

The Scottish Highlands are leading a new era of community-driven renewable energy, from solar and hydrogen to EV infrastructure.

Hydrolysis in Scotland: A New Sustainable Option for Funeral Planning

Scotland introduces hydrolysis cremation from 2 March 2026, offering a sustainable new choice for those planning their future funeral wishes.

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16 March 2026 | Time to read: 2 mins

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and a further 13 promotions

By Gavin Merchant, Caitlin Keegan, Fraser Vandal

Gillespie Macandrew announces two new Partners and 13 promotions, strengthening teams across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth.

06 March 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins

Decarbonising the Scottish Highlands: A New Era of Community-Led Energy Projects

By Jack Cuthbertson

The Scottish Highlands are leading a new era of community-driven renewable energy, from solar and hydrogen to EV infrastructure.

03 March 2026 | Time to read: 4 mins

Hydrolysis in Scotland: A New Sustainable Option for Funeral Planning

By Kirsten Leckie

Scotland introduces hydrolysis cremation from 2 March 2026, offering a sustainable new choice for those planning their future funeral wishes.

24 February 2026 | Time to read: 3 mins

Why You Need a Co-Purchase Agreement When Buying a Property in 2026

By Stephen Grant

Buying property together in 2026? A Co‑Purchase Agreement sets expectations, safeguards contributions and reduces future uncertainty.

Alasdair Forsyth

Senior Solicitor, Land and Rural Business

Alasdair is a senior solicitor in our Land & Rural Businesses team and advises clients on a range of rural property matters including land management, forestry, crofts, renewables, and estate management.

Alasdair completed his Scots Law LLB at the University of Dundee, with a year at Leiden University in the Netherlands, and his Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh. Alasdair joined Gillespie Macandrew in 2021 as a trainee solicitor and qualified into the Land and Rural Business team as a solicitor in 2023.

Originally from Strathspey in the Highlands, Alasdair has complemented knowledge of the rural sector from his upbringing and gained experience in conveyancing and commercial matters in the rural and renewable energy sectors during his traineeship.

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