Ailidh Ballantyne

Executive Director and Head of Wills, POA and Bereavement

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Ailidh joined the team in 2022 as an Associate Director. Practising Private Client law since 2009, Ailidh provides advice to individuals and families on a broad range of private client matters. With a background in Family Law, Ailidh understands the complexities which can arise when advising clients on their estate and tax planning needs. She was promoted to Senior Associate Director in August 2023, and in July 2024, she was further promoted to Head of Department.

  • Regulated by: The Law Society of Scotland

  • Based in Edinburgh
  • Licensed for 4 years

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Ailidh joined the team in 2022 as an Associate Director. Practising Private Client law since 2009, Ailidh provides advice to individuals and families on a broad range of private client matters. With a background in Family Law, Ailidh understands the complexities which can arise when advising clients on their estate and tax planning needs. She was promoted to Senior Associate Director in August 2023, and in July 2024, she was further promoted to Head of Department.

  • Regulated by: The Law Society of Scotland

  • Based in Edinburgh
  • Licensed for 4 years

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–16:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

93 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES

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Martin

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Outstanding service

Today was our first meeting with Ailidh and Scott and I must say their professionalism was top notch. Made us feed at ease , supported and provided all the information we needed. Where very supportive and empathetic to our circumstance

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Colin Tweedie

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Mums passing and going forward

I dealt with Ailidh Ballantyne, She was lovely and so easy to talk with. She told us about the various steps and help that was available. She offered to deal with mums banking, direct debits and all sorts, which was so glad to accept. Another burden eased. First impressions are very very good. Thank you Ailidh.

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James Litterick

Wills, Trusts & Probate

A complex estate handled with great competence and efficiency

A complex estate handled with great competence and efficency I chose Scullion Law to assist with the administration of my late parents’ estate after being impressed by the many favourable reviews and their overall rating. From the outset, I found my solicitor, Ailidh Ballantyne, to be extremely informative, supportive and professional. It became clear very early on that there were multiple complexities within the estate that required expert advice, guidance and action in order to resolve them properly. I cannot recommend Ailidh highly enough for her continued support and expertise throughout what was, at times, a very complicated process. Her advice and knowledge at key points were invaluable, and without her guidance I believe it would have taken considerably longer to bring the estate to a conclusion. I would, however, recommend that anyone dealing with an estate carefully considers the potential costs, particularly where there are complexities involved. In our case, the final fees were considerably higher than we had initially anticipated when we were first advised of the likely costs. That said, it is important to put this into context: our estate was far from straightforward and required significant involvement from Scullion Law across multiple areas. Ultimately, the level of support, advice and work required was substantial, and without that support we would probably still be trying to resolve the estate ourselves. When considering the cost in relation to the work involved and the successful resolution of the various issues, I feel the final costs reflect the amount of work that was genuinely required. Overall, I am very grateful to Ailidh and Scullion Law for their support in bringing a complicated estate to a conclusion. The process of settling an estate is not always straightforward, but having experienced and knowledgeable legal support such as Scullion Law makes a significant difference.

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Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review, James. We are pleased that Ailidh provided knowledgeable and compassionate guidance throughout the administration of your parents’ estate and helped navigate the complexities involved. We greatly appreciate your recognition of her expertise and the wider team’s work in bringing the matter to a successful conclusion.

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Rhona Alcorn

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Top service from Scullion Law

Wonderfully helpful, friendly, and reassuring advice from Ailidh at Scullion Law. Totally focussed on what I need and gave me options with costings for proceeding. I couldn't ask for better.

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We are delighted to hear that Ailidh provided clear, friendly and reassuring guidance. It is great to know you felt well supported and informed about your options. Thank you for your kind feedback.

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Great advice

Ailidh provided clear and easy to understand advice. With my complex business interests, she clearly explained the options open to me regarding Inheritance Tax and I now have a much better understanding of my next steps. A great source of knowledge.

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We really appreciate your thoughtful feedback, Kenny. It is lovely to know that Ailidh provided clear, practical guidance and helped you understand your options. We are grateful for your kind words about her expertise and support.

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Michael

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Michael

Simple uncomplicated advice without any legal jargon. Polite and respectful staff and pain free process . Efficient in not using more time than absolutely necessary to complete the will making proced

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Thank you Michael for your kind feedback! We're so pleased to hear you found the process straightforward and efficient. Our goal is always to make things as clear and stress-free as possible, so it's great to know that came through. Wishing you all the best, and we're here if you ever need us again!

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Niki

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Niki

Had very good initial meeting with Ailidh at a very difficult time, she put me at ease and explained how things are going to proceed in layman's terms easy for me to understand. Also very reassuring to know that I can contact her at any point should I require to.

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Thank you for your kind feedback, Niki. We’re glad that Ailidh was able to put you at ease, explain things clearly, and provide reassurance during such a difficult time. Your trust in her support means a great deal to us.

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Charlene

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Charlene

I required help dealing with my late husbands estate, Aillidh was amazing, everything was clear and concise (just as I needed). I woul recommend Scullion when dealing with this kind of enquiry.

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Thank you for your kind words. We’re pleased to hear that Ailidh was able to provide you with the support and peace of mind you needed during this difficult time. Best regards, Scullion LAW

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Tom

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Tom

First telephone contact with Ailidh Ballantyne following a bereavement and subsequent discussion on obtaining confirmation with regards to my Mothers estate. Call received as agreed and Ailidh was both professional and compassionate, guided me through what would be the probable steps in the process and what to expect to be sent on to me by email. At this the most difficult of times I felt under no pressure and reassured how things would progress.

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Tom, thank you so much for your feedback. We're so pleased to hear that Ailidh was able to provide both the professionalism and compassion you needed during such a difficult time. It’s important to us that you felt reassured and under no pressure as the process was explained.

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leishyg

Very helpful, knowledgeable and professional company, you provided great assurance and comfort that they could deal with our matters of dealing with the estate of my partner who had passed away recently. Ailidh Ballantyne was very well mannered, understanding, polite and professional on the initial phone call and clearly told myself exactly what the next steps were in order to move forward and get the outcome we wanted. Would have no problems recommending them to anyone based on my experience so far with them.

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Dear Leishyg, Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad to hear that Ailidh and our team provided the support and clarity you needed during this difficult time. Best regards, Scullion Law

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