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

Wednesday, 20 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, 20 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

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’

A Civil Court Users Group has been established with a view to support the Sheriff Principal in the management of civil business and to create the conditions for an efficient service for court users. The RFPG will be represented on the Group by several civil court practitioners, providing a valuable channel for practitioner input into the operation of Glasgow Sheriff Court. Faculty members are warmly invited to share any comments, observations, or feedback on how civil busines

As part of Anti-Slavery Month 2025, the Tumbling Lassie Foundation is proud to partner with the University of Glasgow for a special event...

Sheriff Principal Anwar expresses her gratitude to the President of the GBA and the Dean of the Royal Faculty of Procurators, Glasgow for...

Legal practitioners are invited to take part in a legal research project being undertaken by James Campbell. This research seeks to...

Members of Glasgow's legal community walked together last night (Wednesday 24th September 2025) to raise funds for much-needed local...

Course Fee: £1,300 (including all materials & refreshments) The Trainee Continuing Professional Development (TCPD) programme is a key...

Trainee Continuing Professional Development (TCPD)  is a requirement set by the Law Society of Scotland for trainee solicitors seeking...

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is delighted to announce a new partnership with Denovo Business Intelligence . Denovo have...

We understand (although members should make their own enquiries) that the new Practice Note relating to solemn proceedings (No 1 of 2024)...

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow was honoured to host His Excellency, Mr Ulan Djusupov, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic...

On 28 July we had publicised that, in response to concerns raised by the RFPG around waiting times for Confirmations at Glasgow Sheriff Court, the Sheriff Principal had suggested introducing a checklist for applications to reduce rejections and invited views from practitioners. Following this consultation exercise the Sheriff Principal has now advised that a checklist will be introduced for applications for Confirmation.  She has now invited us to consult with members on the

For the attention of Private Client practitioners Members providing private client services will be aware of the significant delays in...

Message from Sheriff Principal Anwar in relation to Practice note no. 2 of 2025 (Digital Recording of Evidence) As part of my continued...