Eden Legal Limited

03/08/2023

Eden Legal announces acquisition of McKean Gardner

We are pleased to announce that, effective from 1 August 2023, we have acquired the business of Perth based specialist private client firm, McKean Gardner Limited.

Craig Harvie, Director, said, “We are delighted that this merger has now been completed. Our firms have worked closely together for several years now and the acquisition will streamline processes for existing clients of both firms, while also strengthening Eden Legal’s private client team.

The combined firm will operate under the name of Eden Legal Limited and will continue to be based in Eden Legal’s existing offices in Perth.

For advice on any private client matters, including wills, executries, powers of attorney, trusts and guardianships, please get in touch with our team.

26/04/2022

A wee surprise celebration in the office today for a special birthday…. Happy 50th Craig Harvie!

17/04/2022

Wishing all of our clients & contacts a very Happy Easter! 🐣🌸🐰

31/03/2022

The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (RCI) is a new register affecting land in Scotland that will be open for submissions from 1st April 2022. All owners of land and buildings in Scotland and tenants under long leases are potentially affected. For a summary of what you need to know, including how some agricultural leases may be in scope of the RCI, see our latest article:

https://eden-legal.co.uk/new-register-of-persons-holding-a-controlled-interest-in-land-launches-1st-april-2022/

07/03/2022

Last week, the Scottish Government published a document setting out it’s “vision for Scotland as a leader in sustainable and regenerative farming” and indicating what the basis for direct support payments and grants will be in future, after the current funding system under the European Common Agricultural Policy has been phased out. For more details, click on our news post below.

Last week, the Scottish Government published a document setting out it’s “vision for Scotland as a leader in sustainable and regenerative farming” and indicating what the basis for direct support payments and grants will be in future, after the current funding system under the European

17/02/2022

The Scottish Government recently approved new regulations affecting homeowners in Scotland who let their properties out on a short-term basis. If you run short-term lets, our latest article sets out what you need to know.

The Scottish Government have announced new regulations affecting homeowners in Scotland who let their properties out on a short-term basis. The new rules are due to come into force in March 2022. The regulations will give Local Authorities powers to regulate short-term lets, taking into account the....

06/01/2022

Happy New Year to all our clients and contacts!

The start of a new year is a time when many people make plans for the future of their business. One vitally important question for farming businesses to consider is this: Do you have a succession plan in place?

Our latest article sets out some of the questions that farming families should consider when thinking about passing the business on to the next generation and highlights Scottish Government funding that is available for specialist professional advice.

The start of a new year is a period when many people make the time to take a careful look at their business – both reviewing what has gone before and looking ahead to make plans for the future. One vitally important question for farming businesses to consider is this: Do you have a succession plan

01/11/2021

As the COP 26 climate change conference begins in Glasgow, we are reminded that the general consensus of climate scientists is that serious action is necessary to limit rising global temperatures. Our latest article considers the challenges and opportunities in Carbon Management for farmers and rural landowners.

As the COP 26 climate change conference begins in Glasgow, we are reminded that the general consensus of climate scientists is that serious action is necessary to limit rising global temperatures. The Scottish Government has announced a stream of plans for a net zero society by 2045. These include a...

22/09/2021

After a very long time working from home and so many cancelled rural shows in the last 18 months, we are really looking forward to a day out at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace on Friday! Hopefully we’ll see lots of clients & contacts there enjoying the chance to get together in person again - at last!

15/06/2021

The Tenant Farming Commissioner (TFC), Bob McIntosh, recently issued new guidance on some of the statutory responsibilities relating to fixed equipment on agricultural holdings. The TFC explained that operating a farm involves many duties and responsibilities and ensuring that everything is in order...

17/02/2021

The Scottish Government recently announced that the provisions of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 relating to the relinquishment of secure agricultural tenancies will finally come into force on 28th February this year. Our latest blog summarises the process to be followed and highlights the benefits that may arise for both tenants and landowners.

The Scottish Government recently announced that the provisions of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 relating to the relinquishment of secure agricultural tenancies will finally come into force on 28th February this year. What is relinquishment and which leases does it apply to? The relinquishment....

16/09/2020

LEAF Open Farm Sunday is going online this year! 💻

This Sunday, as usual, they will be showcasing the amazing work that farmers do across the UK and opening their doors to virtual visitors. You can get involved by taking a look at their website! 👇

https://farmsunday.org/