Double appointment for Thorntons land and rural business team

Heather Auld, originally from Pittenweem, joins Thorntons’ team in Cupar and brings her extensive experience in property law and conveyancing.

A ski enthusiast and keen horse rider, she qualified in 2008. The firm said she takes great pride in helping individuals achieve their goals by guiding them through what is often a stressful period with as little legal jargon as possible.

Ms Auld said: “Having gained experience in all aspects of residential property law, including many rural properties, and having grown up in a fishing and farming community, I decided to specialise in property law dealing with rural property, agriculture and estates. This has brought me to Thorntons and I’m looking forward to getting work underway here liaising with new clients in Cupar.”

Thorntons’ other latest recruit, Rebecca Ellwood from Perth, studied at Edinburgh University before completing her diploma at Dundee University.

Following five years at Macnabs Solicitors, she joins Thorntons as a solicitor in its Perth land and rural business team.

Rebecca has a strong background in residential property and can advise clients on various aspects including purchases, sales, re-mortgages, leasing, voluntary registration, development plot sites and security work.

Susan Duff, land and rural business partner at Thorntons, said: “We’re pleased to welcome these additions to our land and rural business teams in Cupar and Perth. I’m sure they will be real assets for our clients and colleagues at both offices.”