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Renewable Energy Developments on Croft Land offers opportunities for Rural Scotland

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18 June 2026 | Time to read: 4 mins

Renewable Energy Developments on Croft Land offers opportunities for Rural Scotland

By Amy McDowell, Ross Baron

We discuss renewable energy developments on croft land, navigating crofting law and engaging communities to unlock economic and environmental benefits.

09 June 2026 | Time to read: 6 mins

Scotland World Cup 2026 Bank Holiday: What Employers Need to Know

By Fraser Vandal

With Scotland’s World Cup bank holiday confirmed, what are employers’ obligations and do staff have a right to the day off?

08 June 2026 | Time to read: 3 mins

Relaunch of the First Homes Fund in Scotland

By Hannah Gaddie

Scotland’s First Homes Fund is back, offering first-time buyers up to £10,000 support to overcome deposit hurdles and get on the property ladder.

03 June 2026 | Time to read: 3 mins

Embodied Carbon and Scotland’s Next Generation of Construction Contracts

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Max Reid

Solicitor, Energy & Strategic Land

Max is a Solicitor in our Energy and Strategic Land team. He is involved in a diverse range of property work including large-scale energy projects and strategic land matters as well as assisting energy companies with their network infrastructure, substations and connections arrangements across Scotland.

Max completed his Scots Law LLB (hons) and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow. He Joined Gillespie Macandrew as a trainee solicitor in 2023 and in addition to working within the Energy and Strategic Land team is able to draw on experience from our Dispute Resolution, Residential Conveyancing and Land and Rural Business teams. Max qualified as a solicitor in September 2025 following completion of his traineeship.

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