Search: Scottish syndicate purchased land 1901 for £5000

The King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) has launched a large-scale public consultation as part of a review of the Treasure Trove system, which is the process for assessing and preserving archaeological finds discovered in Scotland. The 12-week consultation will inform a repor

It is just over three months since the merger between Morton Fraser and MacRoberts completed and the enlarged firm’s chief executive Chris Harte is pretty pleased with how things are going. Practice groups are getting to grips with their new capabilities and staff at Morton Fraser MacRoberts &

The Outer House of the Court of Session has refused a motion for leave to appeal against a lord ordinary’s decision to authorise a representative party in group proceedings against various companies in relation to nitrogen oxide emissions from BMW vehicles. A group of several thousand persons

As part of Victims’ Awareness Week, minister for victims Siobhian Brown attended Edinburgh Sheriff Court for a familiarisation visit. She was accompanied by representatives from Victim Support Scotland (VSS) and a victim who has received support through the charity. The court familiarisation v

Documentary series Murder Trial is to return to screens this year and will focus on two new cases – the deaths of Caroline Glachan and Ean Coutts. Caroline Glachan was a 14-year-old schoolgirl whose body was discovered on the banks of the River Leven in Renton on 25 August 1996. Caroline&rsquo

Legislation which will see the introduction of a National Care Service for Scotland (NCS) has passed stage one in Parliament. MSPs have voted for the general principles of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill which will ensure greater transparency in the delivery of community health and social

Police are to begin withdrawing security in courts in a move meant to save cash. About 150 officers are on duty in courts to protect the public and staff from dangerous individuals. But their numbers are to be reduced as police numbers fall to their lowest level in 16 years.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell toasted their partnership at an event held at WJM’s Glasgow office on Tuesday. Attendees spent the evening with British Athletics superstars Callum Hawkins, Jemma Reekie and Maria Lyle.

A judge-led, statutory public inquiry will take place into the investigation of Emma Caldwell’s murder in 2005, Justice Secretary Angela Constance has announced. In a statement at Holyrood, Ms Constance told MSPs that it was time to apply fresh scrutiny to the case – to understand what w

Corey Beaton considers the progress women in law have made and the barriers that still remain for them. When we consider the gender balance of our lecture halls, it is hard to imagine a time when women were not permitted to study the law, nor indeed to go on and practise it, yet it has only been jus

The UK government's new, long-awaited definition of 'extremism' has been branded as a "dangerous gimmick" by human rights campaigners. Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary Michael Gove today published the government's new definition as the "first in a series of measures to tackle extremis

Nina Taylor has been named as the new chair of Lindsays. The partner in family law will succeed Peter Tweedie, who is retiring both as chairman and a partner from March 31, although he will remain with the firm in a consultancy role.

Up to £2.23 million in funding is being made available to third sector organisations providing counselling, peer support and practical support to adult victims of childhood abuse. Support groups can now apply for the latest round of grants from the Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support (SOCAS)

Scullion Law has become the victim of a cyberattack. The firm has been targeted by Russian ransomware operator Black Basta.

An environmental scientist who spent a year campaigning for the banning of disposable vapes, is working with MPs and MSPs to develop new laws. Laura Young, a PhD student jointly supervised by the University of Dundee and Abertay University, is part of a group working to develop new legislation aroun