Search: Scottish syndicate purchased land 1901 for £5000

Thorntons’ Sports Challenge Dinner handed over an incredible £29,000 to two local charities following the sell-out event at the Apex City Quay Hotel earlier this year. The two charities, The Archie Foundation and Children’s Aid, will split the money evenly to be used for a range of

An appeal against a Lord Ordinary’s decision that revised guidance on the meaning of the word “woman” as contained in the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 is lawful has been refused by the Inner House of the Court of Session. In a previous petition, For Wo

A Bairns’ Hoose pathfinder project will be taken forward in Tayside in partnership between Dundee City Council, Angus Council, Perth and Kinross Council, Police Scotland and NHS Tayside. Bairns’ Hoose pathfinders will provide coordinated child-centred and trauma-informed support from all

An appeal against conviction by a man who committed 14 assaults against his former partner based on a trial sheriff’s non-withdrawal of a jury direction that he later conceded could not be used to achieve a conviction has been refused by the High Court of Justiciary. Counsel for appellant DM a

A judicial review petition by a vehicle repair business challenging the lawfulness of the imposition of a Low Emissions Zone in Glasgow City Centre has been refused by a judge in the Outer House of the Court of Session. John Paton & Sons Ltd argued that . Glasgow City Council’s position wa

Seven new members have been welcomed to the WS Society's Council. The council is a representative body of 21 Writers to the Signet, each serving a term of three years. Council has an important consultative function in providing the society’s trustees with feedback on its activities.

Blackadders LLP has unveiled a new brand as it continues its journey to transform the 250-year-old firm. The black and yellow colours traditionally associated with the firm have been replaced by a fresh aqua and purple colour palette as well as a simpler typeface.

A private member’s bill proposing the establishment of a domestic abuse register similar to the sex offenders register has gained wide cross-party support from 41 MSPs. The Domestic Abuse (Prevention) (Scotland) Bill introduced by Pam Gosal, a Conservative MSP for West Scotland, will now move

Lady Elish Angiolini has been sworn in as Lord Clerk Register and Keeper of the Signet, becoming the first woman to hold the oldest of the great offices of state in Scotland.

More than 250 senior lawyers, legal academics and former judges have called on the UK government to press for a ceasefire in Gaza and end arms exports to Israel. The open letter, signed by legal figures from across the UK including prominent Scottish solicitor Aamer Anwar, says the government must "

Former sheriff and director of judicial studies Charles Stoddart passed away yesterday at the age of 75. Born in Dunfermline and educated at Dunfermline High School, Mr Stoddart graduated in law from the University of Edinburgh before completing an LLM at McGill University, writing a thesis on the r

Three of six courtrooms in Airdrie Sheriff Court remain out of commission out of concerns about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). Although the presence of RAAC in the building has been known for some time, court proceedings were disrupted earlier this week after remedial works raised mo

The Law Society of Scotland has called for enhancements to environmental governance in Scotland, including the monitoring and enforcement of environmental laws, to improve public confidence and ensure more consistent outcomes. The suggestions are included in a submission to the Scottish government&r

The silent auction lots for the Tumbling Lassie Ball have gone live and everyone is welcome to bid – whether they are attending the ball or not. Prizes this year include a course of HydraFacials with Dr Nestor, a 1920s Speakeasy experience, a burger party for six at the Champanay Inn and more.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has acquired Inverness law firm Macandrew & Jenkins WS Ltd.