Business Details
Your Trusted Legal & Property Partner in Turriff
Established in 1882, Stewart & Watson is a respected law firm and estate agency network serving the North East of Scotland. With nine offices spanning from Peterhead to Buckie and inland to Huntly, our firm combines over a century of legal expertise with modern property services. Our solicitors specialise in conveyancing, agricultural law, renewable energy projects, and family law, offering tailored solutions for individuals and businesses. We prioritise client relationships, blending local market knowledge with professional excellence to deliver reliable legal and property advice. Our estate agency division provides comprehensive services for residential and rural properties, ensuring seamless transactions across diverse markets.Committed to innovation, we integrate technology with traditional values to meet evolving client needs while maintaining a personal approach. As trusted advisors, we uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of our work, from drafting wills to resolving complex disputes. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to address clients' legal, financial, and property requirements efficiently. With deep roots in the communities we serve, we combine regional expertise with national standards of professionalism. Our goal remains unchanged since 1882: to provide accessible, high-quality legal and property services that empower clients to achieve their objectives with confidence.
Services
Conveyancing
Estate Agency
Agricultural Law
Renewable Energy Advice
Wills & Executries
Family Law
Dispute Resolution
Leasing Services
Trust Administration
Property Sales
Highlights and features
- We have over 130 years' experience in Scottish legal services
- Largest estate agency network in North East Scotland
- Accredited agricultural law specialists with decades of rural expertise
- Dedicated court solicitors covering Sheriff Courts from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Integrated legal and property services under one trusted brand
What people say
Excellent local knowledge
Professional conveyancing service
Trusted family advisors
Competent agricultural specialists
Reliable dispute resolution
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions with over a century of combined experience. We guide clients through purchases, sales, and legal formalities while coordinating with our estate agency network for seamless transactions. Our service includes title checks, contract negotiations, and fund management to ensure secure property transfers.
Estate Agency
Operating the largest regional network outside Aberdeen, we market residential and rural properties through strategic pricing and multi-channel promotion. Our local agents combine market knowledge with legal expertise to facilitate transactions for homes, farms, and commercial land across North East Scotland.
Agricultural Law
Specialists in Scottish agricultural law advise on tenancies, land purchases, and rural business structures. We handle lease agreements, diversification projects, and renewable energy partnerships for landowners and farming families throughout Scotland's primary agricultural regions.
Renewable Energy Advice
Legal consultants support renewable energy initiatives including wind, solar, and biomass projects. We advise on land agreements, planning permissions, and regulatory compliance for property owners and developers in Scotland's expanding green energy sector.
Wills & Executries
Our wills specialists create tailored estate plans while executry services manage probate processes. We administer estates from simple inheritances to complex rural property transfers, providing tax guidance and trust management for private clients across Northern Scotland.
People
Douglas Purdie
Partner
Agricultural law specialist with nearly 30 years' experience advising rural clients on land management and legal matters.
Catherine Bury
Associate
Accredited Law Society specialist in agricultural law, providing expert guidance on rural legal requirements and property transactions.
Alan Duffill
Partner
Qualified collaborative lawyer and family mediator handling complex family law cases across North East Scotland.
Questions
What legal services does Stewart & Watson offer?
We provide conveyancing, agricultural law, family law, dispute resolution, and renewable energy project advice across North East Scotland.
Do you operate as an estate agency?
Yes, we run the largest regional estate agency network outside Aberdeen, handling residential and rural property transactions.
How experienced are your agricultural lawyers?
Our team includes Law Society-accredited specialists with decades of combined experience in rural legal matters.
Can you assist with renewable energy projects?
Our legal consultants advise on land agreements, planning permissions, and regulatory compliance for green energy initiatives.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Aberdeenshire, Moray, and surrounding regions with offices in Banff, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, and Huntly.
Reviews (2)
Ian Shaw
Sep 06, 2021
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Stunning location, I fixed an issue on one of their tills, so hopefully any waiting times will be reduced. Covid procedures very well implemented and staff very motivated to give visitors a safe and excellent experience.
Iain Elstone
Dec 21, 2020
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Great, professional service for conveyancing on my recent property purchase. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Stewart & Watson.
