Search: Scottish syndicate purchased land 1901 for £5000

Following a BBC Panorama investigation, ESPC CEO Paul Hilton highlights the ethical advantages of working with solicitor estate agents in Scotland. A Panorama investigation south of the border revealed unscrupulous practices by some estate agents in England, raising serious concerns for home buyers

John Sturrock KC commends a new book on the great Neil MacCormick. “But have you ever cycled across The Meadows?” In those days, cycleways had not yet been marked out in Edinburgh’s central green space and it was still forbidden to cycle there. “Yes, but…” Too la

Thousands of crofters are facing potential criminal proceedings after failing to return documentation confirming they live locally and are actively using their land. The Crofting Commission has begun issuing around 3,500 letters to individuals who missed the deadline to submit their annual notice, a

Original painting by George Willison (1741-1797), engraved by Valentine Green (1739-1813). Original mezzotint print, published 1770. Print commemorating the victory of Archibald Douglas in the House of Lords. A portrait of Douglas appears in the medallion, supported on a plinth by a figure of J

Young people who engage in rioting and large-scale public disorder offences have been urged to consider the impact a criminal record will have on their lives. The warning comes from a senior Crown Office prosecutor after a 17-year-old was sentenced to 18 months' detention for firework-related disord

New research highlights concern from across Scotland about the role of industrial forestry corporations and asset management organisations who increasingly dominate the ownership and management of Scotland’s forests. The research concludes that more community ownership and management of woodla

Steph Innes considers the merits of Geographical Indication protection following a victory for Scotch whisky in South America. Last month, Scotch whisky became the first-ever foreign product to gain Geographical Indication (GI) status in Argentina. Products labelled as Scotch whisky in Argentina wil

Shakespeare Martineau has welcomed its first-ever summer interns in Scotland. Charlie Phillips and Iona Robertson have each spent two weeks at the firm’s Edinburgh office, gaining valuable insight into life at a law firm.

A World War naval base and a centuries old Swedish ship have both been named as Scotland’s newest historic marine protected areas (MPAs). Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy Gillian Martin confirmed the designation of the two sites off the coasts of Orkney and Shetland to recognise

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has reported a five per cent increase in revenue to £680 million in its most recent financial year. Profit per equity partner rose by a small 0.5 per cent to reach £797,000 in the year ending 30 April 2025, according to the firm's unaudited financial

A man who defrauded businesses out of hundreds of thousands of pounds has been sentenced to five years in prison following a prosecution by the Crown Office. Barry Mackland was found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Edinburgh of defrauding three agricultural firms in a swindle worth £630,

A man who attacked his dog with an iron and a bottle and struck it with his fists during a prolonged beating has been imprisoned for nine months and banned from owning animals for life. Daniel Murphy’s one-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier was left yelping and trembling in fear as he inflict

Govan Law Centre (GLC) has joined with the Glasgow Times to call for greater protection for women using taxis to get home at night. GLC has asked Glasgow City Council to reconsider allowing a women-only taxi firm to be licensed as a woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a taxi driver spoke t

As the use of Botox in online hacks and challenges grows, Derek Couper warns people to be sure of exactly what they’re getting into – and the dangers of not doing so While Botox has been increasing in its use for some time among image conscious people who want to look their best, the inf

Police Scotland has run internal training courses to support officers with reading, writing, statement-taking and everyday speech, prompting concerns about the calibre of new recruits. A freedom of information request by The Herald confirmed the training was delivered in collaboration with SEMPER Sc