Search: Scottish syndicate purchased land 1901 for £5000

Ross Yuill Defence solictor fees for the new Sheriff Appeal Court based in Edinburgh are so low that they are 'untenable' and will impede access to justice according to the Glasgow Bar Association (GBA).

This year’s annual Red Mass to mark the beginning of the new legal year in Scotland, takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2015 at noon. The Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s R.C. Cathedral, Broughton Street, Edinburgh.

Nicola Sturgeon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will today lay out her government's legislative programme for the last session of the Scottish Parliament before the 2016 elections.

A retired police superintendent has voiced concern that police discretion is being "eroded" after he was fined for parking in a bus stop for less than a minute. Jim Kirkwood, 60, told The Herald that he complained to both Police Scotland and the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) a

Nicola Sturgeon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has laid out plans to introduce new bills to improve security for private tenants, introduce rent controls and abolish the "bedroom tax" as early as possible.

Andrew Lothian DWF has appointed the former managing partner ofAnderson Strathern, Andrew Lothian, as the firm’s head of casualty and general insurance in Scotland, where he will work with DWF’s large national client base of insurers and public sector bodies.

Kate Frame The lawyer acting for the family of Sheku Bayoh, who was killed in police custody in May, has criticised thePolice Investigations and Review Commissioner(PIRC) and its powers ahead of a meeting this morning.

Yves Bot The Scottish government's plans to create a minimum unit price for alcohol could adversely affect the free movement of goods the Advocate General to the European Court of Justice has said.

Jackie McRae (left) and Gillian MacNulty after their charity dip in Loch Lomond A daring duo from Pagan Osborne are on the crest of a wave after smashing their fundraising target for Alzheimer Scotland.

Police Investigations and Review Commissioner, Kate Frame The family of Sheku Bayoh, who was killed in police custody in May, have been given the opportunity to appoint experts to assist the investigation into his death.

Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, James Wolffe QC The Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, James Wolffe QC was named "Legal Personality of the Year" last night at the Law Awards of Scotland.

Forfar Bridies Two bakers in Angus have launched a bid to secure EU protected food status for the Forfar bridie .

A talk by a celebrated US Judge will be a highlight of a week of events as the Faculty of Advocates plays host to group of 56 members of the Texas bar and bench. Judge Larry Gist is to take time out from learning about the justice system in Scotland to give “A View from the Bench in Texas”.

Penelope Warne CMS has appointed The University of Law to develop an exciting new postgraduate qualification for its trainees in Scotland.

In the run up to provisions of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 coming into effect this month we will be publishing short reminders of the new laws. On 22 September, new sections 27A to 27D will be inserted into the Court of Session Act 1988.