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Michael is Scotland’s leading practitioner in the field of feudal dignities, with unrivalled experience in the buying and selling of Baronies and Lordships
Michael Yellowlees is a consultant in our Rural - Land & Business team. He specialises in feudal dignities, including the sale, purchase, and bequeathing of Baronies, Lordships, and Earldoms.
He also specialises in matters relating to heraldry, tartans, and clan law.
Michael’s clients include a significant number of feudal barons and armigers.
Michael has a doctorate in Scottish history, which complements his professional interest in feudal dignities and heraldry. He is the author of a book and various articles on Scottish Reformation history.
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We advise on the legal matters that come with land, rural property and rural enterprise. That includes buying and selling, agricultural tenancies and crofting, access rights and servitudes, renewables, minerals and telecoms, rural disputes, and the contracts that support rural businesses. We also have specialist experience in Scottish barony titles and heraldry, including the sale and purchase of feudal dignities.
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We work with estates, farmers, crofters, rural businesses, investors and community bodies. We also help clients in Scotland and overseas who want to secure or transfer a Scottish barony title, or explore heraldry as part of their connection to Scotland and its traditions.
Whether you’re planting new roots or carrying on a family legacy, we’ll help you protect what matters and move forward well prepared.
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