She joined the firm’s Aberdeen team earlier this year as director of residential property, after having had more than 17 years’ experience in residential property. Ms Ogston, who was born, raised and educated in the city, honed her expertise as an authority in the Aberdeen market during her time at her previous firms, including Aberdein Considine and Simpson and Marwick. Before joining Blackadders she was last at Ledingham Chalmers.

She said: “I have really enjoyed working with the Blackadders’ team since I joined and we are beginning to see real progress in our residential property offering.

“I am determined to build on that progress and am looking forward to achieving our ambitious goals with the team.”

Ms Ogston’s new role as head of the residential property unit will give her a national role across the firm’s offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.

Ryan McKay, joint managing partner, said: “Claire has proved to be a tremendous addition to the Aberdeen team and we are delighted she is stepping up to the challenge of being a partner.

“I know the team will continue to perform and deliver for our clients in a challenging market.”