Search: Scots syndicate 1901 bought land in Glasgow for £5000

Richard Lloyd A company that made over 2.5 million nuisance calls has been handed a £50,000 fine.

Linda Fabiani (left) and Christine Grahame

The significance of whether to remain in or leave the European Union "cannot be understated", according to a Law Society of Scotland discussion paper. The Referendum on EU Membership discussion paper aims to help inform solicitors and their clients by exploring the process for leaving the EU, the im

The Justice Minister Michael Matheson has said the events which unfolded at the Scottish Cup final at the weekend “underline” that it is essential to keep the current ban on alcohol at football grounds. His comments came after Police Scotland revealed that they made 14 arrests linked with the g

Andrew Stewart QC has been installed as a Senator of the College of Justice, taking his place on the bench with the judicial title Lord Ericht. The Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian, presided over the ceremony in the First Division courtroom in Parliament House today.

A man who claimed entitlement to the Baronetcy of Stichill on the basis that DNA evidence put in doubt his rival’s claim has succeeded after the Board of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council found in his favour. Lord Hodge gave the opinion of the Board which also comprised Lord Neuberger, L

Kenneth Shand Scottish legal figures have given their thoughts on the possibility and implications of Scotland retaining access to the single market.

Gillian Mawdsley is impressed by Cal Flynn's first novel – inspired by the discovery that one her ancestors was Angus MacMilan, the leader of the notorious Highland Brigade that massacred aborigines in 19th century Australia while Connor Beaton delves into the darker side of the Internet to explor

The Faculty of Advocates would welcome more defamation cases being raised in Scotland because, it says, the current low level threatens development of the law in the area and the country’s stature as a litigation forum. Responding to a Scottish Law Commission discussion paper on defamation, the Fa

A North Ayrshire man has been jailed for 18 months at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court after being found guilty of hamesucken. The court heard that Graeme Bryden, who was 27 at the time of the offence, broke into the home of the woman in Stevenston in the early hours of 25 June 2015.

Regulations laid at Westminster today will begin the transfer of powers to enable the Scottish Parliament to start legislating on social security and employability. The powers will include the ability to implement new arrangements to support people in receipt of benefits to be devolved, and the long

Pictured (L-R): Greg Gordon, University of Aberdeen Law School, Lord Reed, University of Aberdeen principal, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, Lord Hope and Dr Christopher Kee

John Sturrock QC enjoys a Poacher's Pilgrimage to the Western Isles and finds this mystical journey is much more than another travel book. The human ecologist, Alastair McIntosh has already established his credentials as one of Scotland’s greatest living authors. Soil and Soul and Hell and High Wa

Pictured (L-R): Claire Raftery, Claire Thomas, Zoe McDonnell, Iain Buchanan and Victoria Anderson

A new guide to ensure refugees’ right to quality accommodation is upheld has been issued to housing professionals. Published by the Scottish Refugee Council with the support of the Scottish government and the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland, the updated guide aims to ensure that all refuge