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Mackinnons continue to invest in new talent

Mackinnons Solicitors LLP has announced the addition of two new senior lawyers to its conveyancing and private client teams. Amanda Gibb has joined the firm as a Senior Associate from local firm Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace, bringing a wealth of experience in property work to the current team. Read more

Solicitors Take Time Out For Charity

Ballater’s Victoria Week is well known on Upper Deeside and far beyond, bringing together all sections of the local Deeside community who gather to support local causes. Read more

Maritime Safety Week 2023

As Maritime Safety Week comes to a close and we mark the 35th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster, it is clear that safety remains as important as ever. Read more

New Commercial Department Appointments

Mackinnons Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Senior Associates within their Commercial Department. In May we were delighted to welcome back Fiona Copp, who originally trained at Mackinnons and has returned to work with us. Read more

Fishing News Awards and Scottish Skipper Expo 2023

Last week was an eventful one for the Scottish Fishing Industry with the return of the Fishing News Awards and Scottish Skipper Expo. Mackinnons were pleased to attend the Fishing News Awards, recognising the achievements and success of the UK Fishing Industry. Read more

Latest ASPC Results

The recent publication of the statistics for the fourth quarter of 2022 (produced by the ASPC in conjunction with the University of Aberdeen Business School, Centre for Real Estate Research) provides an interesting insight into market activity during the last quarter of 2022. Read more

New Year's Resolution?

2022 offered some interesting debate about sole director companies which had chosen to implement the Model Articles and how (or whether) certain provisions of the Model Articles applied (or not). Read more

Trio of new Partner appointments at Mackinnons

Mackinnons Solicitors LLP has appointed three new partners across its property and marine commercial teams. Read more

The Calm Before The Storm

Recent statistics published by ASPC in conjunction with the Aberdeen University Business School have shown a promising trend. The most significant factors in the report show that;

The quarterly house price change in Aberdeen City and Suburbs is +3. Read more

The Seafarers' Wages Bill

Earlier this year, P&O sparked widespread outrage by dismissing almost 800 staff members before employing agency staff on a lower wage. Read more
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Tour De Force!

Once again our intrepid cycling trio will be taking on Ride The North! This year on Saturday 24th August, our partners Neil Torrance, Pam Bursill and Gregor Sim will be venturing slightly further South, this time tackling the “Tour of Angus,” with Neil bravely taking on the 100 mile route. Pam and Gregor will be cycling the no less challenging distance of 70 miles. 

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Ballater Highland Games

With Ballater’s Victoria Week well underway, we look forward to welcoming you at the Ballater Highland Games on Thursday 8th August 2024 for refreshments. Once again this year, Mackinnons partners and staff will be helping to raise money on the day for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). If you are participating in the Scarecrow Trail, please look out for our latest “recruit” – MacMario!

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