Renewable energy practitioners, academics and policy-makers gathered at the University of Aberdeen for an event focused on advancing community-led energy initiatives in the region. Community Renewables in the North East of Scotland: Looking Back, Moving Forward, held on 27 June, explored how communi
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A 200-year-old church will be formally transferred to its local community in a milestone ceremony as part of a major restoration project.
Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of Frank Blin CBE as its new chair. He takes on the role from Michael Shaw, who retires after a three-year term in the position during which the firm has seen significant growth.
The Courier has published an obituary of William Berry, who has passed away at the age of 85. "William studied first at the University of St Andrews and then completed his law degree at Edinburgh. He qualified as a solicitor in 1965.
There have been scores of assaults on prisoners and staff at HMP Inverness, according to new figures. With a design capacity of just 103 prisoners, HMP Inverness is one of Scotland’s smallest prisons. Despite its small size, a parliamentary question from Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spoke
A landlord and part-time farmer who successfully raised proceedings against Police Scotland seeking recall of a decision to revoke his shotgun certificate has lost an appeal against the sheriff’s decision that no expenses were due by either party. Kenneth Prentice, who had held a shotgun certi
Former Irish president Mary Robinson has been awarded an honorary doctorate of laws by the University of Strathclyde. Mrs Robinson received the honour during Strathclyde Law School’s summer graduation ceremony, in recognition of her lifetime commitment to defending the rights of marginalised c
Organisations that support victims of crime can apply for a share of more than £700,000 from a fund financed by penalties imposed on offenders. More than 5,000 people have benefited from the Victim Surcharge Fund since it was set up in 2019, with over £2.4 million awarded to 18 organisat
Gilson Gray is celebrating a landmark win on behalf of its client, Rene Hiddink, brother of former Real Madrid and Netherlands manager Guus Hiddink, in a case that marks a first for world football. Following the unlawful termination of his three-year contract just eight months into his role as techn
Views are being sought on how to improve legal rights intended to help community groups take ownership of local land and assets. Discussions with those who have engaged with the community rights to buy have been taking place since last year to develop the proposals published for consultation today.
Gaining a diploma in legal practice has required true grit and determination for Abbie Coull, who has battled a brain tumour and radiotherapy in her journey to becoming a trainee solicitor. When Abbie commenced her studies in 2020, she thought her biggest challenge would be adapting to online and so
A decision is awaited on proposals to carry out essential alterations at a former courthouse in Berwickshire, as part of plans to secure its long-term residential use. The early 19th-century property at 18–20 Castle Street in Duns is regarded as “architecturally and historically signific
