McKinnon Forbes is a traditional family law firm with a modern ethos, specializing in comprehensive legal and estate agency services across the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. With deep roots in the community and a client-centered approach, the firm has built a reputation for reliability and expertise over nearly four decades of service.
Operating from nine local offices, the firm’solicitors and estate agents bring in-depth regional knowledge to every case, offering a “whole of life” service that supports clients from first home purchases to later-life planning. Established in 43 years ago, McKinnon Forbes combines personalized guidance with a full spectrum of property and legal solutions, ensuring clients receive seamless, integrated support tailored to their needs.
Services Offered
- Residential Property Sales
- Residential Property Purchases
- Residential Leases
- Letting Services (including Tenant Find and Managed Lettings)
- Commercial Conveyancing
- Leasing Commercial Property
- Business Purchases and Sales
- Agricultural Conveyancing
- Commercial Property Tax Services
- Family Law (including Matrimonial, Cohabitation, and Child Contact & Residence)
- Adults with Incapacity
- Mental Health Law
- Domestic Abuse Advice
- Debt Recovery
- Legal Aid
- Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Trusts
- Executries
- Inheritance Planning
- Notary Services
- Free Pre-Sale Valuation
- Property Alert Services
McKinnon Forbes serves clients throughout the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway, with offices in Annan, Duns, Galashiels, Hawick, Jedburgh, Kelso, Langholm, Melrose, Peebles, Selkirk, and Tranent, providing accessible, local legal expertise to individuals, families, and businesses across the region.
