Ms Ogston has more than 17 years’ experience in residential property and is an expert in the Aberdeen market having been born, raised and educated in the city. She is joining Blackadders from Ledingham Chalmers.

She said: “I am really pleased to be joining Blackadders at such a positive time for the firm. I am very much looking forward to becoming part of such an ambitious and proactive firm.”

Ryan McKay, joint managing partner, said: “Claire is already proving to be a fantastic addition to the Aberdeen team and we look forward to her being able to raise the firm’s performance and profile with her incredible knowledge of the sector and the area.”