Primrose & Gordon

Business Details

Your Trusted Solicitors in Dumfries

Established in 1782, we are a distinguished legal practice with a rich heritage of serving clients across Dumfries and Galloway. Our firm combines centuries of experience with modern legal expertise, offering comprehensive services spanning property transactions, family law, wills and estates, criminal defence, and commercial litigation. We pride ourselves on maintaining a client-focused approach, ensuring accessibility through ground-floor facilities and free home consultations. Our team of qualified solicitors and paralegals delivers tailored solutions while upholding traditional values of integrity and professionalism.

Recognised for pioneering electronic conveyancing in the region, we continue to innovate while preserving our commitment to personal service. With a proven track record in both Sheriff Courts and higher tribunals, we provide robust representation across civil and criminal matters. Our community involvement includes supporting local heritage projects and charitable trusts, reflecting our deep-rooted connection to the region.

Services

House Purchase & Sale Family Law Wills Trusts & Estates Court Representation Notary Services

Highlights and features

We have over 240 years of continuous legal service in Dumfries
Pioneers of electronic conveyancing in Dumfries & Galloway
Offer free home consultations for client convenience
Competitive rates for wills and estate administration
Registered with Scottish Legal Aid Board for civil cases

Associations and certifications

Scottish Legal Aid Board
ARTL (Automated Registration of Titles to Land)

What people say

Second to none Very efficient Stress free Highly recommend Excellent communication

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Services

House Purchase & Sale

We handle residential property transactions from start to finish, including home reports, viewings, and legal formalities. Our ARTL-registered electronic conveyancing system ensures efficient title transfers while maintaining personal client support. Services cover first-time purchases, family homes, agricultural properties, and retirement properties across South West Scotland.

Family Law

Our family law practice addresses separations, divorces, child custody arrangements, and civil partnership dissolutions. We prioritise amicable out-of-court resolutions but maintain strong litigation capabilities for contested cases. The team regularly appears in Sheriff Courts across Scotland to protect client interests in both straightforward and complex family matters.

Wills Trusts & Estates

We draft legally sound wills to prevent family disputes and administer estates with sensitivity. Services include inheritance tax planning, discretionary trusts, and executor support. Competitive rates apply for straightforward wills, with additional expertise in resolving contested estates and legal rights claims under Scottish law.

Court Representation

Our solicitors provide representation in civil and criminal courts, including Sheriff Courts and higher tribunals. We handle land disputes, contractual issues, and road traffic offences while instructing advocates for High Court appearances. The firm also represents clients in employment tribunals and immigration matters.

Charities & Associations

We advise charitable organisations on legal structures and governance, including company formation and court actions to preserve heritage assets. Current clients include the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust and Dumfries aviation museum, demonstrating our commitment to local cultural and community initiatives.

People

Susan Turner

Executry Paralegal

Qualified Scottish Law Accountant with extensive experience in legal administration since joining the firm in 2014. Specialises in estate administration and executry matters.

John Francis Lawson

Partner

Edinburgh University graduate with expertise in property law and conveyancing. Leads residential transactions while maintaining broader legal practice knowledge. Involved in local community initiatives.

Katharine A. Wilson

Solicitor

Dundee University law graduate specialising in litigation. Brings personal injury claims experience to the firm's dispute resolution practice since joining in 2016.

Questions

What legal services do you specialise in?

We specialise in property conveyancing, family law, wills and estates, criminal defence, and commercial litigation. Our services cover all legal matters from birth to death.

How long have you served Dumfries?

We've provided legal services in Dumfries since 1782, making us one of Scotland's longest-established legal practices with continuous operation.

Do you offer home visits?

Yes, we provide free home consultations on request for clients requiring additional accessibility or convenience.

Can you handle property transactions?

We manage all aspects of property sales and purchases, including electronic conveyancing through ARTL registration, and appear regularly in property-related legal disputes.

Are your legal fees competitive?

We offer competitive rates for wills and estate administration, with transparent pricing structures across our legal services.

Reviews (5)

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Simon

May 24, 2022 Report

If I could score John Lawson and Primrose and Gordon higher than 5 stars I would. A thoroughly professional service at a very fair price. We had a chain in our house sale In England to support our move from England to Scotland, so there were a number of enquiries, delays with other parties involved and some concerns on our part, but all of these were handled impeccably, professionally and in a timely manner by John and his Primrose and Gordon colleagues.

All queries on our part resulted in a same day response and a telephone call to determine next course of action, his advice and what to expect. I would highly recommend Primrose and Gordon and John Lawson in particular for any conveyancing matters as this was by far the smoothest and least stressful part of the process of house move. Cannot recommend him and this company highly enough.

Jonathan Mills

Oct 11, 2021 Report

We recently purchased a property in Galloway and the process was made very straightforward by our solicitor at Primrose & Gordon. Tremendous communication and very quick responses to our queries. If you are looking for a solicitor then we thoroughly recommend them as they are easily the best firm of solicitors that we have used over the last 25 years.

Chelsey Turner

May 18, 2021 Report

I recently used P&G for the sale of my old property and purchase of a new one. Throughout the process there was excellent communication and prompt responses. The whole experience was smooth and stress free. I would highly recommend Primrose and Gordon.

Sally Boxall

May 05, 2021 Report

John Lawson from Primrose and Gordan has dealt with two house purchases for us and I cannot recommend his services highly enough. He is responsive and thorough and takes the time to sort out complex issues as they arise in a timely manner. I have recommended his services to family and friends and they have all also experienced exceptional service from him. He is without any doubt the best solicitor we have ever dealt with in terms of his knowledge, professionalism, and work ethic. Primrose and Gordon are the only firm we will be using for any future legal requirements.

Louise Robison

Dec 26, 2020 Report

We recently used the services of Joshua Ward of Primrose & Gordon for the sale of our house and purchase of a building plot. Everything went through on time and without hassle with Joshua's help and assistance. We were kept informed and updated at every stage and nothing was too much trouble, even taking and returning calls way past his working hours if I was working late. We would highly recommend Primrose and Gordon, and especially Joshua, to anyone, and we ourselves intend on being longstanding clients of theirs in future years to come.