Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in the Hebrides
Hebridean Estate Agency has been a respected law firm serving the Hebrides since 1897. Our expertise spans conveyancing, crofting law, private client matters, and commercial legal work for renewable energy projects. With offices in Stornoway and Portree, we combine deep local knowledge with decades of collective experience. Our team of solicitors, paralegals, and support staff delivers efficient, professional services tailored to individual client needs. We prioritise clear communication and practical solutions for residential and commercial legal matters. Our conveyancing specialists handle property transactions across the Western Isles, including complex rural and crofting property cases.The firm's renewable energy practice advises landlords and developers on wind, hydro, and wave projects. We offer home visits for client convenience and maintain long-standing relationships with local communities. Our legal team provides transparent pricing structures and detailed fee guidance for all services. Hebridean Estate Agency Limited operates under strict data protection standards, ensuring client confidentiality and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Services
Conveyancing
Crofting Law
Wills & Estates
Power of Attorney
Renewable Energy Legal
Executry Administration
Property Sales
Legal Consultation
Home Visits
Commercial Legal Work
Highlights and features
- We have over 125 years of combined legal experience in the Hebrides
- Specialists in crofting law and renewable energy project legal work
- Offer home visits across the Western Isles for client convenience
- Maintain transparent pricing structures with detailed fee guidance
- Provide dedicated support for complex rural property transactions
Services
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions across the Hebrides. Our conveyancing specialists manage purchases, sales, and mortgage arrangements. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of rural property law and crofting regulations.
Crofting Law
Our team provides expert advice on crofting tenancies, succession, and regulatory compliance. We assist crofters with legal matters including transfers, disputes, and development opportunities across the Western Isles.
Wills & Estates
We create tailored wills and estate plans including mirror wills and complex provisions. Our services cover executry administration, guardianship orders, and power of attorney registrations for individuals and families.
Renewable Energy Legal
We represent landlords and developers in renewable energy projects. Our expertise covers wind, hydro, and wave energy developments, providing legal support for contracts, leases, and regulatory compliance.
Home Visits
Our solicitors offer home visits across the Western Isles for client convenience. This service accommodates those with mobility challenges or complex documentation needs requiring in-person assistance.
People
Margaret MacKay
Solicitor
Experienced in crofting law and conveyancing with deep local knowledge of the Western Isles. Provides expert legal advice on property transactions and rural legal matters.
Isabel Macleod
Solicitor
Specialises in private client matters and commercial legal work. Offers comprehensive legal support for individuals and businesses across the Hebrides with 20+ years' experience.
Duncan Burd
Managing Director
Leads the Portree office with expertise in criminal and civil law. Manages property centre operations and provides strategic direction for the firm's estate agency services.
Questions
What areas do Anderson MacArthur serve?
We operate across the Hebrides with offices in Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) and Portree (Isle of Skye). Our services cover all Western Isles locations.
Do you offer home visits for legal services?
Yes, we provide home visits across the Western Isles for an additional fee of £75 + VAT when required for document signing or client convenience.
What legal specialisms do you have?
We specialise in conveyancing, crofting law, renewable energy projects, wills & estates, and power of attorney arrangements with local expertise.
How are your legal fees structured?
We offer transparent pricing with set fees for standard services and hourly rates for complex matters. Detailed fee guidance is provided before work commences.
Reviews (1)
Lee Macdonald
Oct 13, 2017
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Poor customer service, unable to answer an email and still advertising properties on the website that are no longer for sale