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Less Than One Month to Go Until RSABI’s Great Scone Palace Challenge

In just a few weeks, teams from across the Scotland’s agricultural community will unite to take part in RSABI's Great Scone Palace Challenge.

Green Living: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Private Rented Properties

Green Living: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Private Rented Properties

Youth mobility and the EU – What might happen next?

After the UK-EU trade summit, discussions are ongoing for the creation of an EU youth mobility scheme similar to the UK's current arrangements.

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01 September 2025 | Time to read: 4 mins

Less Than One Month to Go Until RSABI’s Great Scone Palace Challenge

By Lois Newton

In just a few weeks, teams from across the Scotland’s agricultural community will unite to take part in RSABI's Great Scone Palace Challenge.

25 August 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins

Green Living: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Private Rented Properties

By Fiona Scott

Green Living: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Private Rented Properties

19 August 2025 | Time to read: 5 mins

Youth mobility and the EU – What might happen next?

By Fraser Vandal

After the UK-EU trade summit, discussions are ongoing for the creation of an EU youth mobility scheme similar to the UK's current arrangements.

18 August 2025 | Time to read: 3 mins

From Trainee to Solicitor: Jack Cuthbertson

By Jack Cuthbertson

Jack Cuthbertson, a newly qualified Solicitor in our Energy & Strategic Land team tells us about his trainee experience at Gillespie Macandrew.

Donald Winskill

Associate, Private Client

Donald prepares Wills that save tax, minimise the impact of care costs, and pass his clients’ wealth to the right beneficiaries at the right time. He addresses complexities that often arise from second marriages or if there are young or vulnerable individuals.

Donald also advises on the inability to make decisions due to illness, injury or simply old age, and how best to use Powers of Attorney and Guardianships to anticipate and meet these challenges. Since joining the firm in 2002, he has worked closely with many charities operating in this field, presenting workshops and contributing to publications aimed at families caring for relatives with disabilities.

Although much of Donald’s work focuses on making appropriate arrangements for death (which is a certainty) and incapacity (which isn’t), his clients often express both surprise and relief that he is able to help them without unnecessary doom and gloom.

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Recent News & Insights by Donald

28 January 2022 | Time to read: 4 mins

This’ll be the year …

By Donald Winskill

How’s your ‘to-do’ list? Did you make any resolutions at New Year? Or have the last couple of years taught you not to get too carried away making plans?

27 September 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Vulnerable children’s transition to adulthood

By Donald Winskill

Vulnerable children’s transition to adulthood.

04 June 2021 | Time to read: 5 mins

The role and obligations of an attorney

By Donald Winskill

Acting as an Attorney on behalf of someone else, whether it be for financial or welfare matters, is a big commitment.

03 June 2021 | Time to read: 3 mins

Choosing Attorneys

By Donald Winskill

Choose an attorney whom you trust, who listens to you and would make the decisions you would make.

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