Business Details
Scotland's Premier Legal & Property Service
Established in 1836, we are one of Scotland's oldest legal practices and estate agencies, dedicated to delivering trusted, accessible legal advice and property services to local and national clients. Our firm has maintained a continuous presence in Highland Perthshire for nearly two centuries, serving generations of families and businesses with expertise in property law, estate planning, executry administration, and rural legal matters. Our experienced team combines deep local knowledge with professional excellence across our core areas of residential and commercial property transactions, wills and succession planning, agricultural law, and renewable energy schemes.As a cornerstone of the Pitlochry community, we prioritise personal service, ethical practice, and practical solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our dual heritage as both solicitors and estate agents enables unique insights into property matters, particularly in rural contexts, where we provide specialist knowledge of farm transfers, estate management, and renewable energy development. We maintain offices in Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, and Dunkeld, serving clients across Fife, Perth, The Highlands, and beyond while upholding the values of loyalty and professionalism that have defined our practice since its founding.
Services
Property Legal Services
Wills & Powers of Attorney
Later Life Planning
Executry Administration
Agricultural & Rural Law
Renewable Energy Schemes
Company Formation
Estate Agency
Legal Training Seminars
Highlights and features
- We have nearly two centuries of continuous legal service in Highland Perthshire since 1836
- Our team includes specialists in Scottish property law, agricultural matters and renewable energy
- We maintain personal client relationships across three office locations in Pitlochry, Aberfeldy and Dunkeld
- Our unique combination of solicitor and estate agency services offers integrated property solutions
- We provide specialist legal advice on rural business succession and renewable energy developments
Services
Property Legal Services
Our property legal services cover residential and commercial transactions across Scotland. We specialise in rural property matters including farm sales, estate management, and sporting rights. With extensive experience in property development and leasing, we provide comprehensive legal support for housing developments, shops, and hotels. Our team handles all aspects of property transfers and legal documentation.
Wills & Powers of Attorney
We create tailored wills and lasting powers of attorney to ensure your wishes are legally protected. Our specialists help clients establish family trusts and inheritance tax mitigation strategies. We provide clear guidance on enduring and temporary powers of attorney, ensuring your financial and welfare decisions are safeguarded in advance.
Executry Administration
Our executry specialists manage estate administration following a death. We assist executors with legal requirements, asset valuation, tax calculations, and estate distribution. The team handles both testate and intestate estates, providing support with funeral arrangements, legal documentation, and inheritance tax returns while maintaining compassionate client support.
Agricultural Law
We offer expert advice on agricultural property transactions, farm succession planning, and rural business matters. Our services include land transfers, tenancy agreements, and renewable energy scheme legalities. We assist farming families with generational transfers, business partnerships, and compliance with agricultural regulations and tax requirements.
Renewable Energy Law
Our renewable energy specialists advise on legal aspects of clean energy projects. We handle agreements for wind farms, hydro schemes, and telecommunications infrastructure. We assist landowners and developers with legal compliance, lease negotiations, and regulatory requirements for sustainable energy developments across Scotland's rural landscapes.
People
Alan Innes
Commercial Property Department Head
Alan Innes leads our commercial property team with extensive experience in property transactions. He specialises in commercial leases and development deals, maintaining strong relationships with developers and business clients. Alan's expertise spans shop, hotel and housing development sales.
Paul Keith
Agricultural Law Specialist
Paul Keith heads our rural and agricultural law services. He advises on farm succession, land transfers, and renewable energy schemes. With deep knowledge of rural business law, Paul assists clients with estate management, agricultural leases and sustainable energy project legalities.
Questions
What property services do you offer?
We handle residential and commercial property transactions including sales, purchases and leases for homes, farms, estates, shops and hotels across Scotland.
Can you assist with will creation?
Yes, we prepare tailored wills, family trusts and lasting powers of attorney to ensure your estate planning needs are properly documented and legally sound.
Do you handle agricultural legal matters?
We specialise in rural law including farm transfers, estate management, agricultural leases and succession planning for family-run businesses in the countryside.
What executry services are available?
Our team manages estate administration, tax calculations, and asset distribution while providing compassionate support to executors during the probate process.
Can you advise on renewable energy schemes?
We provide legal guidance for renewable energy projects including wind farms, hydro schemes and telecommunications infrastructure on rural properties.
