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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.

Heather Pearson

Partner, Housebuilding

Heather has almost 30 years’ experience advising the Real Estate Sector in Scotland. As a specialist in both residential and commercial property development,  Heather advises a broad portfolio of clients including developers, funders, and property investment companies on a wide range of matters including residential and commercial property development, mixed use schemes, strategic options, joint venture partnering arrangements, complex acquisitions and disposals and asset management.

Heather has significant expertise in the social housing sector advising RSLs and their funders on property development, funding, regulatory and governance issues.

Heather is a recognised expert in social housing in the legal directories and previously held the position on the SPF Residential Investment Committee as well as, previously holding the position of Chair of the management board of a national RSL during a period of significant growth and transformation.

Heather is known for her comprehensive understanding of business requirements in the sector as well as attention to detail to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.

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