Founded in 1843, Blackwood & Smith have been proudly serving the people of Peebles and the surrounding area for generations. We have a team of five qualified solicitors able to provide a range of legal services including the purchase and sale of residential property, the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial property, preparation of Wills, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney, advice on executries and trusts, employment law, and family law including separation and divorce. We also have a busy estate agency office from which we sell property throughout Peebles, Innerleithen, West Linton, Cardrona, Eddleston and the surrounding area.
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Founded in 1843, Blackwood & Smith have been proudly serving the people of Peebles and the surrounding area for generations. We have a dedicated team of around twenty people to assist you with providing our range of Legal and Estate Agency services. Headed by our five solicitors, we also have two estate agents and two qualified Scottish Law Accountants, as well as secretaries, cashiers, receptionists, viewing agents and others. She is a past Chair of the Family Law Association in Scotland and the Faculty of Solicitors in the Shires of Selkirk and Peebles.
Offering spacious and flexible accommodation with the ease and convenience of single-storey living, this detached bungalow in Peebles represents an ideal family home in an excellent location: close to the town's fantastic amenities and open spaces. The home enjoys four bedrooms, two reception rooms, a dining kitchen, and two bathrooms, as well as front and rear gardens, an integral single garage, and a private driveway.
Blackwood & Smith have been dealing with property sales and purchases in the Peeblesshire area longer than anyone else. We provide a comprehensive Estate Agency service mixing our traditional approach with modern technology and methods. We have two experienced estate agents able to offer thorough expert advice on the local property market and, with our five conveyancing solicitors able to assist throughout, we aim to make your move as smooth as possible.All of our properties are marketed on our website which is mobile-friendly in order to take advantage of the fact that most people now browse websites on phones or tablets rather than PCs.
Reviews (28)
Rachael Ketchion
Sep 28, 2023
Susan Taylor
Sep 26, 2023
Our lawyer Karen helped my parents during their lives and after their deaths, finalising their estates clearly and efficiently. Karen was so efficient and pleasant to work with that we also asked her assistance with a problem we had with another estate. She was very patient and kind while dealing with the issue and helped us to finalise that estate within months despite difficulties. I would always recommend Karen at Blackwood & Smith.
Meersh
Sep 19, 2023
Robin Taylor
Sep 17, 2023
Cadien Reid
Sep 12, 2023
I have been with Blackwood and Smith W.C. at least since the 1980s and would never use any other lawyer.
I have always been treated so well, promptly, kindly and diligently.
Karen Valentine was new to me when, on my husband's recent death, she took on a very complicated job and dealt with all my mistakes, my woes, and I felt she was indeed a very professional friend. Such times require humanity as well as professionalism. Everything was dealt with promptly, correctly and with understanding. I was kept up to date with what was happening.
I have always felt comfortable with taking any problem to this firm, particularly now.
I have always been treated so well, promptly, kindly and diligently.
Karen Valentine was new to me when, on my husband's recent death, she took on a very complicated job and dealt with all my mistakes, my woes, and I felt she was indeed a very professional friend. Such times require humanity as well as professionalism. Everything was dealt with promptly, correctly and with understanding. I was kept up to date with what was happening.
I have always felt comfortable with taking any problem to this firm, particularly now.
Alice Parmar
Aug 25, 2023
Peter M.
Aug 01, 2023
We used Blackwood and Smith for the Estate management of an elderly relative and found the support and advice given to be excellent.
Struan was calm and efficient in his conveyancing work and we had total confidence in him. Michael added further to the team and kept us informed at all stages which was particularly helpful as we do not live nearby.
Karen was outstanding in her Estate management work, often organising matters before we had even thought to ask!
Struan was calm and efficient in his conveyancing work and we had total confidence in him. Michael added further to the team and kept us informed at all stages which was particularly helpful as we do not live nearby.
Karen was outstanding in her Estate management work, often organising matters before we had even thought to ask!
Walter Jamieson
Jun 25, 2023
Our family have worked with Blackwood & Smith (and in particular SLA Karen Valentine) over many years, and would have no hesitation in recommending them. Karen has been enormously helpful in her management of complex Estates. She is absolutely meticulous in her approach, gives excellent advice, communicates promptly and effectively, and does all of this while displaying high levels of empathy and understanding.The front of house staff are unfailingly warm and welcoming. In addition, their fee structure has always seemed very reasonable and provides great value for money.
Rebecca Robertson
Dec 22, 2022
Struan and Marisa (and everyone else we had contact with) were extremely helpful when we were purchasing our first home. They talked us through the whole process, kept us up to date with regular emails, and we never needed to chase them for a response. They made the whole process stress free, and we would recommend them wholeheartedly!
Lauren McMahon
Sep 09, 2022
We used Blackwood and Smith for the purchase of our new home this year and Struan was fantastic every step of the way. We felt a bit out of our depth being first time buyers but he explained everything as we went and kept us right. Our move in day went nice and smoothly as Struan kept us up to date on everything going on. We would definitely recommend!
Mark Duff
Sep 02, 2022
Sally, and the Team, first supported me, in 2020, when I was in need of help with Family Law. Sally's steadfast guidance was exactly what I needed during this challenging time and kept me focused until complete. I can't thank her enough.
In 2022, when I needed help to purchase a new home, it was an obvious choice to go back to Blackwood & Smith. Again, Sally, with the backup of the Team, especially Rosalyn, guided me through the process keeping me fully informed at all stages. No question to complex or simple to answer quickly and completely.
I would thoroughly recommend Blackwood & Smith for their professional and compassionate approach to your needs.
In 2022, when I needed help to purchase a new home, it was an obvious choice to go back to Blackwood & Smith. Again, Sally, with the backup of the Team, especially Rosalyn, guided me through the process keeping me fully informed at all stages. No question to complex or simple to answer quickly and completely.
I would thoroughly recommend Blackwood & Smith for their professional and compassionate approach to your needs.
Pamela Buchan
Jun 22, 2022
Stephen Cameron
May 08, 2022
We recently used Blackwood and Smith for the marketing, sale, purchase and conveyancing of our existing and new home. I was absolutely delighted with the service and they were flexible to additional requests from me. The one stop shop made everything seamless. Move day went so smooth with personal phone call at 10am on moving out and into new property day from Sally Swinney to confirm sale and purchase had been complete. Would certainly recommend.
Louise Davey
Apr 18, 2022
Mary Heath
Dec 10, 2021
Michael Noon
Sep 27, 2021
Melissa Valentine
May 01, 2021
As a first time buyer, the whole process at times was daunting when buying a property however Sally reassured me every step of the way and definitely made the process of buying easier. She was very responsive and made sure every step was clear. I would highly recommend the service that Sally and the team at Blackwood & Smith offer.
Jamie Urey
Apr 04, 2021
Sophia Bee
Feb 14, 2021
Avoid avoid avoid. My family has used this firm for years, as in generations, but personally I wouldn't give them address book space. Lacs in responding to emails and phone calls to say the least. I would definitely recommend going elsewhere. There must be other lawyers in Peebles.or in any other Borders town.
Calvin Douglas
Jan 04, 2020
Christopher Cormack
Dec 30, 2019
Pablo Douglas
Dec 15, 2019
Ani Tabashka
Oct 29, 2019
Peebles Place
Aug 03, 2019
Probably the worst property sales and legal services firm in the entire Borders. After meeting Sally Swinney I felt rushed, ripped off and just plain not listened to. She just didn't care. Ms Swinny's attitude appears to be "we are the best in town, so don't bother with anyone else". Not true. There are other good practices in the town and the area who could probably do a much better job than these people. Shop around.
Steffi P.
Jul 14, 2019
I've used Blackwood and Smith for many years as our family solicitors, and Sally Swinney in particular. I would and do highly recommend her and her colleagues for straightforward and honest advice, action and guidance. Her ability to maintain focus even when advising on emotive family events has been hugely appreciated and beneficial to me.
Donna Riddell
Feb 20, 2019
Pip Holt
Feb 13, 2019
Alistair Tait
Feb 13, 2019
