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Your Trusted Property Solicitors & Estate Agents in Grantown-on-Spey
Masson Cairns is a professional, experienced, and approachable firm of solicitors and estate agents based in Grantown-on-Spey, serving clients across the Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, and Scotland. With over 30 years of combined legal and property expertise, we specialise in residential and commercial property transactions, conveyancing, wills, executries, and tailored legal advice for older clients. Our team combines local market knowledge with a commitment to delivering high-quality, transparent services that prioritise client needs. We operate from our offices in Grantown-on-Spey and Inverness, offering a customer-centred approach that balances approachability with professional excellence.Our in-house solicitors and property specialists work proactively to ensure seamless property sales, legal processes, and client satisfaction. We pride ourselves on building trust through consistent, reliable service and leveraging our deep understanding of regional and national property markets. Our marketing strategies utilise modern tools like virtual tours and drone footage to maximise property exposure across major platforms. Regulated by the Law Society of Scotland, we maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a friendly, accessible atmosphere for all clients.
Services
Property Sales
Conveyancing
Wills & Executries
Property Valuation
Elderly Client Services
Highlights and features
- We combine 30+ years of legal and property expertise with local market knowledge
- Our in-house solicitors ensure seamless conveyancing and legal processes
- Personalised service prioritising clear communication and client needs
- Proactive property marketing using virtual tours and national platform exposure
- Regulated by the Law Society of Scotland for professional accountability
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Scotland
What people say
Exemplary service
Regularly kept in touch
Friendly, helpful service
Superior support
Personalised attention
Services
Property Sales
We facilitate residential and commercial property sales across the Cairngorms, Highlands, and Scotland. Our proactive marketing combines virtual tours, drone footage, and listings on major portals like Rightmove and Zoopla. With local expertise and a client-focused approach, we ensure competitive pricing strategies and smooth transaction processes from initial valuation to completion.
Conveyancing
Our in-house solicitors handle residential and commercial conveyancing with precision and clarity. Services include contract preparation, title checks, and completion of legal transfers. We prioritise transparent communication and timely execution, leveraging our dual expertise as both legal practitioners and property specialists to streamline transactions for buyers and sellers across Scotland.
Wills & Executries
We provide comprehensive will drafting and executry administration services. Our legal team ensures your wishes are clearly documented and legally binding, while guiding executors through probate processes. With sensitivity to family needs and regulatory requirements, we offer tailored solutions for estate management and inheritance tax considerations across Scotland.
Property Valuation
Accurate property valuations are delivered through local market analysis and comparable sales data. We offer virtual valuation options using client-submitted media, ensuring convenience without compromising precision. Our assessments help sellers set competitive prices and buyers understand market positioning across residential and commercial properties in the Cairngorms region.
Elderly Client Services
Specialised legal support for older clients includes power of attorney arrangements, care home contract reviews, and executry planning. Our compassionate team ensures clear communication and safeguards client interests, combining legal expertise with understanding of age-related considerations to provide secure, future-focused solutions.
People
Kate Anderson
Solicitor and Director
Qualified solicitor with 20+ years' experience, including service in the Royal Air Force Directorate of Legal Services. Specialises in property law and conveyancing, combining military precision with client-focused service delivery in the Cairngorms region.
Annike Sunde
Solicitor
Transitioned from biomedical sciences to law, bringing analytical rigour to legal practice. Focuses on property transactions and wills, applying scientific attention to detail in drafting precise legal documents and resolving complex conveyancing matters.
Scott
Estate Agency Manager
15+ years in property with local market expertise, holding Business & Management degree and Level 6 property qualifications. Oversees sales strategies and client relations, leveraging deep understanding of Highlands property dynamics to maximise client outcomes.
Mitchell
Operations Manager
Seasoned operations professional ensuring efficient firm management. Applies calm leadership to coordinate legal and property services, maintaining high standards in client interactions and internal processes across both solicitor and estate agency functions.
Morgan
Estate Agent
Passionate property specialist and community firefighter, combining local knowledge with crisis management skills. Provides dedicated support to buyers and sellers, offering insightful market guidance and responsive service throughout the transaction journey.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We provide conveyancing, wills, executries, and legal advice for older clients, combining solicitor expertise with property market knowledge across the Cairngorms and Scotland.
How does your property valuation process work?
Our valuations use local market analysis and comparable sales data. We offer virtual valuations via client-submitted photos/videos for convenient, accurate pricing guidance.
Which areas do you cover?
We serve Aviemore, Kingussie, Strathspey, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, and nationwide locations from our Grantown-on-Spey and Inverness offices.
Are you regulated professionals?
Yes, we're regulated by the Law Society of Scotland, ensuring adherence to strict professional standards in all legal and property services we provide.
How do you market properties?
We use virtual tours, drone footage, and listings on Rightmove, Zoopla, and 20+ platforms, combined with targeted social media campaigns to maximise property exposure.
Can you assist with first-time home purchases?
Yes, our team guides first-time buyers through property selection, conveyancing, and financing options, offering clear advice tailored to individual needs and budget constraints.
Reviews (5)
Iain Gibson
Nov 14, 2021
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We used Masson Cairns for two purchases (the first never completed due to the start of the pandemic!) based on their quick, professional responses when initially getting quotes. Annike continued to provide excellent service and advice, so we went back to them when we put in an offer on a second property a year later. They've been extremely reliable,
and provided good advice. They also managed to hit some pressurised, extremely important, deadlines so that we could transfer on the initially agreed handover date,for which we are extremely grateful. No hesitation in recommending.
and provided good advice. They also managed to hit some pressurised, extremely important, deadlines so that we could transfer on the initially agreed handover date,for which we are extremely grateful. No hesitation in recommending.
Tracy Lewis
May 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Have dealt with Scott and his team a few times and their down to earth, friendly and efficient service means I will use them in the future for buying or selling purposes.
Have dealt with Scott and his team a few times and their down to earth, friendly and efficient service means I will use them in the future for buying or selling purposes.
Steve Abraham
Mar 31, 2021
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I genuinely can't say enough good things about Kate and her team at Masson Cairns. They've been an absolute delight to deal with for our Inverness house sale/purchase and have gone above and beyond to make sure things happened smoothly. The whole thing was handled very professionally but at the same time in a very friendly manner. Communication was excellent, we were kept informed and guided at every step of the way. Wholeheartedly recommended.
Stacey Lewis
Dec 07, 2020
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After months of searching for our home in the Highlands we found the perfect place with Masson Cairns. They made sure that everything went without a hitch, even with our need to move rediculously fast. The welcome hamper was brilliant as well.
H. D.
Oct 08, 2020
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Critical:Quality,Responsiveness
Travelled a long way to see a property, only to be told that there was a closing date the next day. Nobody bothered to tell me.
Travelled a long way to see a property, only to be told that there was a closing date the next day. Nobody bothered to tell me.
