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Primrose & Gordon Founded in 1782 (it is understood the poet Robert Burns may have been a client), we are a traditional private practice offering a comprehensive legal service with the emphasis very much on one-to-one client contact. Friendly and loyal staff are on hand to welcome you to the Firm's imposing offices at 1 Newall Terrace, Dumfries, DG1 1LN. Every effort has been made to provide easy access for our clients with most consulting rooms and facilities at ground floor level. Traditional but unstuffy, you will find us approachable, adaptable and surprisingly good value for money when it comes to legal advice across the entire spectrum.
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Scottish Solicitors sell houses. Nowadays web presence is the crucial marketing tool. We ensure our clients' properties have the widest internet coverage. They can be found on our own website, DGSPC, Zoopla, Globrix, Prime Location, Find a Property, S1 Homes and Home. In Dumfries & Galloway the SOLICITORS PROPERTY CENTRE (DGSPC) still commands the lions share of domestic property sales. There are branches in Dumfries, Annan and Castle Douglas offering a good High Street exposure for our clients properties.
Qualified as a Scottish Law Accountant, she brings to the firm many years of experience working in a busy legal environment. A former pupil of St Columba's Preparatory College, Largs, Ayrshire and St Joseph's College, Dumfries, John is a graduate of Edinburgh University-BA (English and Philosophy) and LLB.
Reviews (10)
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Simon
May 24, 2022
If I could score John Lawson and Primrose and Gordon higher than 5 stars I would. A thoroughly professional service at a very fair price. We had a chain in our house sale In England to support our move from England to Scotland, so there were a number of enquiries, delays with other parties involved and some concerns on our part, but all of these were handled impeccably, professionally and in a timely manner by John and his Primrose and Gordon colleagues.

All queries on our part resulted in a same day response and a telephone call to determine next course of action, his advice and what to expect. I would highly recommend Primrose and Gordon and John Lawson in particular for any conveyancing matters as this was by far the smoothest and least stressful part of the process of house move. Cannot recommend him and this company highly enough.
Jonathan Mills
Oct 11, 2021
We recently purchased a property in Galloway and the process was made very straightforward by our solicitor at Primrose & Gordon. Tremendous communication and very quick responses to our queries. If you are looking for a solicitor then we thoroughly recommend them as they are easily the best firm of solicitors that we have used over the last 25 years.
Chelsey Turner
May 18, 2021
I recently used P&G for the sale of my old property and purchase of a new one. Throughout the process there was excellent communication and prompt responses. The whole experience was smooth and stress free. I would highly recommend Primrose and Gordon.
Sally Boxall
May 05, 2021
John Lawson from Primrose and Gordan has dealt with two house purchases for us and I cannot recommend his services highly enough. He is responsive and thorough and takes the time to sort out complex issues as they arise in a timely manner. I have recommended his services to family and friends and they have all also experienced exceptional service from him.

He is without any doubt the best solicitor we have ever dealt with in terms of his knowledge, professionalism, and work ethic. Primrose and Gordon are the only firm we will be using for any future legal requirements.
Louise Robison
Dec 26, 2020
We recently used the services of Joshua Ward of Primrose & Gordon for the sale of our house and purchase of a building plot. Everything went through on time and without hassle with Joshua's help and assistance. We were kept informed and updated at every stage and nothing was too much trouble, even taking and returning calls way past his working hours if I was working late. We would highly recommend Primrose and Gordon, and especially Joshua, to anyone, and we ourselves intend on being longstanding clients of theirs in future years to come.
Jenny Walker
May 18, 2020
I first went to Primrose & Gordon for my salon lease. I won't lie, I didnt have a clue! Mr Lawson helped me through each part and explained it in terms I could understand. I have also had a few issues with harrassment and they where super efficient at sending letters and helped it to settle. I have just completed a lease for a new property after another fell through (thankfully, as the landlords definitely shown their colours).

Without the very high standard of detail Mr Lawson works at I may have been stuck with terrible landlords. As such I have a brilliant new landlord and great lease. I've picked up some new skills myself, but was confident and understood every part of the process thanks to Primrode & Gordon. I would highly recommend them for business and personal.
Matthew Archer
Nov 19, 2019
Happy to highly recommend Primrose & Gordon. Especially for their excellent communication and frequent updates. They should be proud of their personal touch and human approach. Joshua Ward handled our house purchase brilliantly, elucidating the process and the difficult points so that we could understand. We knew we were in safe, professional hands. Thanks to all.
Ian Saunders
Mar 30, 2019
My family have been clients of Primrose & Gordon for over thirty years and we have utilised their services for will writing, property transactions, powers of attorney and executry and without exception the service they have provided has been second to none. I live in Aberdeen, but being distant has not proved a handicap in my dealings with them. Over the last two years they have had a number of issues to deal with on my behalf and I cannot praise the advice, good communication and very high level of professional service I have received from John Lawson all his staff. The "nothing is too much trouble" ethic is very much in evidence in Primrose & Gordon and I would highly recommend them if you need a good solicitor or estate agent.
Geoffrey Sheppard
Feb 07, 2019
My wife & I have been very impressed with the service we received from Primrose & Gordon while selling our cottage. We had a large number of viewings which attests to their marketing ability The conveyancing was handled by John Lawson who displayed the perfect combination of legal knowledge, calm efficiency and excellent interpersonal skills making what could have been a difficult experience actually quite stress free.

He was ably supported by staff who were pleasant and unfailingly helpful. In spite of problems generated by the purchaser's solicitors, John dealt effectively with each issue that arose and kept us constantly updated. We have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
Kath Clarke
Oct 29, 2017
The whole experience of having Primrose and Gordon as solicitors for selling our house was excellent. Everything was handled very efficiently and friendly. Nothing was to much trouble for John Lawson, he is extremely helpful. We have used them before and would have no hesitation to recommend them, as it was so stress free.