We are always looking to offer fresh and new content to our members, so do you have a burning opinion or piece of insight you would like to share with your fellow lawyers? As part of our recent review of Faculty communications, we are exploring how we can offer more in-depth articles in the newsletter. The newsletter offers an ideal platform to share thought leadership articles between members. It may be a piece of insight about a trending issue in the legal sector, a special

The RFPG library is regarded as the “jewel in the crown” by members for the access it gives them to an extensive collection of legal works – far beyond the means of all but the largest law firms. Even in the case of firms with significant libraries of their own, the Faculty library provides a vital back-up when books inevitably disappear or online services fail. As well as complementing their own resources, the service offers access to historical material such as older case

The Sheriff Principal and the sheriffs of Glasgow Sheriff Court have recently completed a comprehensive review of all court interlocutors used in family actions, ordinary actions, summary applications and social work referrals. As a result of this work, practitioners may begin to receive the new interlocutors in cases calling this week. The project, led by the Sheriff Principal and developed in collaboration with justice partners, has been a recurring topic of discussion at G

Scotland’s most senior judge has told the RFPG the use of AI in the justice system is here to stay, predicting that it will not “spell the end of judges and lawyers”. The use of Artificial Intelligence is one of the most pressing issues facing the legal profession. The Lord President, the Rt Hon Lord Pentland, provided a unique insight into the benefits and risks of using the new technology during a major speech at the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow (RFPG). He said t

4th June 2026 The RFPG's annual AGM took place on the evening of Thursday 4th June, where members were invited to share thoughts, opinions and ideas with the RFPG Council, as well as receive an important update on the past year from CEO John McKenzie. Additionally, we are please to announce that John Bett (Lindsays) has been re-elected as Dean for a further year, with Craig Donnelly (Holmes Mackillop) re-elected as Vice Dean. The RFPG would also like to welcome newly elected

Members may be interested to know that Sheriff Kerr chairs a quarterly Adults with Incapacity (AWI) Working Group at Glasgow Sheriff Court, bringing together Sheriffs, practitioners and court clerks to discuss matters relating to AWI practice and procedure. Until now, minutes of the group's meetings have been made available on request through information displayed in the AWI courtrooms. To ensure broader dissemination, it has been agreed that the minutes of the Working Group'

The Royal Faculty's inter-firm golf tournament - the Brodie Cup returned to Pollok Golf Club on Wed., 27 May 2026, bringing together colleagues from across the legal profession for another memorable afternoon of golf, friendly competition and excellent company. The tournament proved to be every bit as enjoyable as anticipated. Seven teams, each made up of three golfers, took to the course in glorious weather. With Pollok Golf Club once again proving to be an exceptional venue