This is the first time the court will sit in Glasgow, and only the fifth time the court has heard cases outside of London.

The court will be based in Glasgow’s City Chambers and will hear several cases, including one about iconic restaurant Rogano, during the visit between May 18 and 21.

Lord Doherty, one of two Scottish judges serving on the Supreme Court, will speak at a special event held by the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow (RFPG).

He will deliver an address entitled ‘A View from the Thames’ to lawyers from Glasgow and the west of Scotland at the Faculty building in the city centre tomorrow evening.

Ahead of the event Lord Doherty, who became a justice in January 2026, said: “In the week during which the Supreme Court sits in Glasgow, it seems appropriate to speak about my early impressions as a Justice, describing what we do, and comparing some things with my previous experience in Scotland.”

Lord Doherty sat as a judge of the Inner House of the Court of Session from 2020 until his swearing in as a justice of the Supreme Court earlier this year. He will deliver the Royal Faculty’s biennial Lord Rodger Memorial Lecture.

John Bett, Dean of the RFPG, said: “The Lord Rodger Memorial Lecture is always a keenly anticipated event, but this year’s lecture will be a little more special as we welcome Lord Doherty, one of two Scottish judges on the UK Supreme Court.

“The court plays a significant legal role across the UK, often shaping commercial and public law. This is a unique opportunity for lawyers to hear first-hand from Lord Doherty on his experiences of sitting on the bench with the Supreme Court.

“His insight about the inner workings of the Supreme Court will be key for many lawyers in how they approach future cases and advise clients on complicated areas of law.”

John McKenzie, chief executive of the RFPG, added: “Lord Doherty is one of the most prominent legal minds in UK law and we are honoured that he has agreed to speak at the Faculty. The lecture series is held in memory of Lord Rodger of Earlsferry, a distinguished jurist, friend, contributor, and honorary member of the Royal Faculty.

“It is a fitting tribute to his memory that Lord Doherty has agreed to give this year’s lecture and I’m sure those attending are looking forward to hearing more about the Supreme Court’s approach to tackling challenging and complex cases.”