The Faculty had one of its busiest ever events this week for the visit of UK Supreme Court Justice Lord Doherty. More than 100 guests heard the speech from Lord Doherty about the inner workings of the UK’s highest court of appeal. He took time out from the Supreme Court’s first ever visit to Glasgow to speak to members and other invited guests. Guests included Ruth Charteris, Solicitor General for Scotland, Lord Pentland, the Lord President of the Court of Session of Scotland

Lord Doherty, Justice of the UK Supreme Court, will provide a unique insight about his work on the bench when he gives a speech at the Faculty on Tuesday evening. He will deliver the biennial Lord Rodger Memorial Lecture during the Court’s first visit to Glasgow. Lord Doherty, one of two Scottish judges serving on the Supreme Court, will deliver a landmark speech, ‘A View from the Thames’, to members of the legal community from Glasgow and the west of Scotland. Ahead of the e

The RFPG played host to another fantastic evening of Mooting on Wednesday night, as students from the University of Strathclyde and the City of Glasgow College faced off in the second semi-final of the Sheriff Principal's Mooting Competition. Many thanks to Sheriff Brian Mohan for kindly agreeing to judge the competition, and to both teams for their outstanding advocacy: For University of Strathclyde were Alec Hudson & Elena Fox and for the City of Glasgow College were Sheldo

We had a fantastic evening at the RFPG yesterday, with an excellent standard of mooting on display in a closely contested semi-final. Many thanks to Sheriff Joan Kerr for kindly agreeing to judge the competition, and to both teams for their outstanding advocacy: Andrew Bray and Robert Walton (Glasgow Caledonian University) Katie Ronnie and Harry Braid (Glasgow University) Congratulations to Glasgow University for securing their place in the final which will be held on 27 May.

The Dean and Council of the Royal Faculty warmly invite all members to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This important gathering offers a chance to reflect on the past year’s achievements and challenges, and to discuss the future direction of the Faculty. Your support and participation are greatly appreciated. 📅 Date: Thursday, 4 June 2026 🕠 Time: 5.30pm 📍 Venue: Faculty Hall Following the AGM, a drinks reception will be held - an excellent opportunity to meet, reco

In a landmark moment for Scotland’s legal community, the UK Supreme Court will sit in Glasgow this May. To mark this historic occasion, the Royal Faculty will hold its biennial Lord Rodger Memorial Lecture alongside the Court’s visit. Event Details Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026 Time: 17:30 – 19:00 Location: Faculty Hall This year’s lecture will be delivered by The Right Honourable Lord Doherty, Justice of the UK Supreme Court. His address forms part of the wider programme surroun

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow was delighted to welcome members and colleagues from across the profession to this year’s "Procurators’ Puzzler" — an evening of intellect, camaraderie and spirited competition. Held as an inter-firm quiz night, the event brought together 110 of Glasgow’s sharpest legal minds, all eager to test their knowledge in pursuit of the coveted Royal Faculty Quiz Trophy. With welcome drinks kindly sponsored by Legal Link by Jones Whyte, team

Message from the Sheriff Principal re taking of evidence of a vulnerable witness by a Commissioner in the Sheriff Court (Criminal Courts Practice Note No. 1 of 2026) - The Vulnerable Witnesses (Criminal Evidence) (Scotland) Act 2019 (section 1) introduced a statutory presumption for the pre-recording of evidence of certain specified types of vulnerable witnesses in advance of trial. It was to be introduced in phases. The presumption was to be extended to child complainers a

We are delighted to highlight the reciprocal agreement between three of Scotland’s most respected legal institutions: The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow The SSC Society Library in Edinburgh The Society of Advocates in Aberdeen This agreement represents a meaningful step forward in enhancing the value of membership across all three organisations. A Shared Commitment to Members Under this arrangement, members of each institution can enjoy reading rights and access to l

Message Received from Sheriff Principal Anwar re Summary Case Management - I write to advise you of changes to the case management hearing/continued without plea courts. These measures are designed to address “churn”. The number of continued hearings is resulting in overloaded courts which both affects the time available for case management discussions and leads to delays in these courts for all those involved. Changes to CMH/CWP courts & In-court surgery With effect fro

The Royal Faculty hopes that this year’s Glasgow Legal Walk will be bigger and better than ever. Taking place on Wednesday 30th September 2026, the annual charity event coordinated by the Access Justice Foundation encourages members and supporters of the legal community to raise money for much-needed local advice centres. The walk will be great fun, offer excellent networking opportunities, and provide the chance to learn about the city’s legal landmarks. Date: Wednesday 3

The Creative Side of the Law: An Arts Showcase with a Purpose Scotland’s legal profession is stepping away from the courtroom and into the creative spotlight - and they’re bringing their talents with them. On 30 April 2026, the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow will open its doors for Creativity in the Law, a special charity evening celebrating the artistic talents of lawyers from across Scotland. The event will feature a visual art exhibition, live music performances a

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 Get ready for another great day on the course — the Brodie Cup 2026 is on the horizon. This year’s tournament will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 27 May 2026, once again at the outstanding Pollok Golf Club. The Brodie Cup brings together colleagues from across the legal profession for an afternoon of friendly competition and good company. Whether you’re a regular player or simply enjoy a round with peers, it’s an event well worth marking in y

We’re always looking for better ways to keep our members and the wider legal community informed, connected and engaged - and we’d really value your input. Our 2026 Communications Survey is short and focused, and asks how you prefer to hear from the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow and what information you find most useful. It should only take a few minutes to complete, but your feedback will make a real difference to how we communicate going forward. The survey can be

One of the real treasures in the Faculty’s archives is its oldest Minute Book, which opens rather abruptly with the words “The Tuell of November, 1668”. There’s no grand introduction - just a practical list of names and contributions, collected to support “poore decayed breithrein and servandis” of the courts, along with their widows and children. From the very first page, it’s clear that the Faculty was about more than professional status: it was a community that looked afte

Get your CPD year off to a great start at the Royal Faculty! As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to plan ahead, refresh your knowledge, and connect with peers across the profession. Whether you’re working towards annual CPD requirements or simply looking to stay current with best practice, the Royal Faculty’s programme is designed to support you - with a strong mix of learning, discussion, and community. A busy and brilliant 2025 Were you at the Faculty’s events

Online Event: Wednesday 4 February at 5.00pm The Women’s Network of the Sheriffs and Summary Sheriffs’ Association is delighted to invite you to an online event on 4 February 2025 at 5pm featuring Nicola Williams, renowned author and Crown Court judge. About Nicola Williams Nicola is the author of three legal thrillers about a Black, female barrister. Without Prejudice was selected for the Black Britain: Writing Back series by Bernardine Evaristo and Until Proven Innocent wa

The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS) is pleased to announce, that in February 2026, it plans to launch a competition to recommend suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the office of Sheriff, for four remote roles across Scotland. 1 x 0.5 FTE vacancy and 3 x full time vacancies. This is an important opportunity to contribute to justice in Scotland. The vacancies include, two posts at Dumfries Sheriff Court, one post at Campbeltown & Oban Sheriff Co

GeoAmey and the Scottish Prison Service have confirmed that agents will be permitted to take laptops (not mobile phones) into the cell area for the purpose of consulting on disclosed material. The sheriff clerk has advised as follows – “GEOAmey will facilitate solicitors working under SCM to use the two bottom booths so they don’t need to be accessed from the secure custody area. If, for any reason these booths are busy or out of action, then the remaining booths can be use

Video tour of the Royal Faculty building Tucked away in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre, the Royal Faculty Building has stood since 1857 as a proud symbol of the city’s legal heritage. Designed by renowned architect Charles Wilson in the graceful Italianate style, its inspiration can be traced to the great libraries of Venice - and its beauty continues to captivate visitors nearly two centuries later. The Royal Faculty Building isn’t just a piece of Glasgow’s history - it’