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Aimee Cole's presentation for this successful CPD event which took place on 9th April are available here

Scott McKenzie is piloting a new initiative aimed at early resolution of High Court cases through setting up plea negotiation clinics. Advocates and Solicitor Advocates are encouraged to make use of the initiative to discuss cases where there is a reasonable prospect of resolution. The next clinic will be based within the SSC Library in Parliament House between 10am and 5pm. It would be helpful if the name of the case and PF reference could be emailed directly to Scott in ad

Published in December, Domestic Abuse Law in Scotland by Andrew M. Cubie, Shona Gilroy and Diana McConnell is now available online as part of our Bloomsbury Scots Law Service. A print copy is also available to borrow from the library.

The library has updated its European Law section with the purchase of 3 new textbooks

The annual Head Court and Installation Ceremony of the Court of the Lord Lyon took place on Tuesday 18th November 2025. Photographs courtesy of Sheriff George Way of Plean, Past President of the SSC and Rothesay Herald Below left : Lord Lyon King of Arms Dr Joseph Morrow KC with the Heralds, Pursuivants, Macer and Lyon Clerk of the Court of the Lord Lyon. Below right: In the SSC Library - ( left to right ) Colin Russell, Bute Pursuivant ; Philip Tibbets, March Pursuivant Ext

Join us for the SSC Society Biennial Dinner at the Playfair Library on Friday 25th September 2026

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On the 9th October we were delighted to welcome Sheriff Frank Crowe who gave an entertaining and informative talk. Frank was made an Honorary Member of the SSC Society.

A range of new SSC merchandise can now be purchased from the Library. See Brochure for more information.