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Community Rights to Buy – The options explained

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

Compulsory purchase in Scotland – reform on the horizon?

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.  

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

Ruth Thomson

Senior Solicitor, Land and Rural Business

Ruth advises on a wide range of property matters for rural clients, including the sale and acquisition of rural land and buildings, servitudes, agricultural tenancies, development and infrastructure, sporting and fishing interests and succession planning.

Having been brought up in Highland Perthshire, Ruth has a strong understanding of the issues important to rural clients, and she provides pragmatic advice that is focused on reaching the right solution for the client, tailored to their specific needs.

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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.  

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