Macleod & MacCallum, Solicitors, Estate Agents and Letting Agents, based in Inverness and Portree, are delighted to announce that they have been joined by well-known and respected local solicitor, Findlay Boyd. Findlay joined from a national legal firm on 1st October 2025 and has been appointed as a Director and as Head of their Rural Land and Crofting departments.
Born and raised on the Isle of Skye, Findlay left to study law at Aberdeen University, and then undertook a legal traineeship in Glasgow, before eventually returning to Inverness, where he has practised as a conveyancing solicitor for more than 20 years. Throughout this period, Findlay has developed a particular interest in crofting and rural property law becoming one of the most experienced local solicitors in these particular fields.
Findlay commented “I am excited to join Macleod & MacCallum, a well-established local legal practice, and to have the opportunity to work with the Firm’s clients and to continue to develop and grow their Rural Land and Crofting departments. Being born and raised on the Isle of Skye, I believe I have a real understanding of the challenges that face the rural and crofting communities, which helps me improve the service I can offer to clients”.
“Crofting law can be a challenging area for both clients and solicitors if they are not fully aware of the relevant legal frameworks, and great care has to be taken to ensure that all matters comply with the current legislation. Over many years of working in this area, I believe I have acquired a strong knowledge of both the law and practice in the field of crofting, and I am pleased to be able to bring this background to Macleod & MacCallum and their clients.”
Macleod & MacCallum have had an office in Portree for a number of years, allowing them to bring their services directly to clients based on and around Skye.
Findlay added “Being local to Skye, I know the area and the Island well, and I am looking forward to spending more time on Skye – working with clients and of course visiting family!”
Chief Executive, Alison Martin, stated “Findlay brings huge experience to the Firm, and a particular expertise in the specialised area of crofting law, and we are delighted to have him on board.”
Managing Director, Peter Mason, added “As Alison has said, we are pleased to have Findlay join us, allowing us to continue to provide high quality and local advice to our clients in the area of crofting and rural land. The crofting and rural sectors face lots of challenges at the moment and it is important that they can have access to experienced legal advice to help them with these challenges.
If you do require any advice in connection with a crofting or rural land matter please contact Findlay Boyd on 01463 239393 or findlay.boyd@macandmac.co.uk and he would be pleased to assist.