Linsey Barclay-Smith

Feb 5, 2024 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Kimberley Park |Linsey Barclay-Smith

Scotland’s picturesque landscapes are home to thriving agricultural communities, where farmers and crofters raise livestock amid rolling hills and lush pastures. However, the idyllic scene can quickly turn grim when dogs, often unintentionally, cause harm to these animals. It can’t go unnoticed that there has been an increased coverage of dogs on the news lately with the banning of XL bullies and reports of vicious dog attacks by out-of-control dogs.

Jan 9, 2024 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Emily Martin |Linsey Barclay-Smith

Changes were then made to the Code with the introduction of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, which received Royal Assent in December 2022. This Act gave operators an express right to upgrade and share telecoms apparatus with other operators, along with rights for operators to access land to carry out works required for sharing and upgrading in certain circumstances.

Oct 27, 2023 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Emily Martin |Linsey Barclay-Smith |Alison Pryde |Dixcee Fast

Making a Will is crucial to ensure your assets are passed on exactly how you wish when you are no longer around. Crofters aren’t exempt from this. In fact, there are multiple factors which mean that it could be argued that a well thought through Will is even more essential for crofters to put in place. Crofting law is complex, so we’re sharing the six most important considerations for crofters to take into account before making a Will to ensure it is valid and executed as you expect.