Carole McAlpine‑Scott

Ms McAlpine‑Scott brings more than 30 years of expertise across the full spectrum of private client work, with strengths in succession, inheritance and estate planning, trusts, asset protection and advising clients with complex family and financial arrangements.

Pamela Niven, partner and head of Harper Macleod’s private client team, said: “Carole is widely respected for the quality of her advice and her ability to deal with complex matters in a clear, pragmatic and client‑focused way. 

“She brings a wealth of experience in trust and estate planning and a strong understanding of the issues facing individuals, families, and their advisers. Her appointment is an excellent fit for our team and for the clients and introducers we work with.”

Ms McAlpine‑Scott said: “My focus will be on providing practical, thoughtful advice that supports estate planning which protects families and aligns legal structures with wider financial goals. Harper Macleod has a strong reputation for its private client work and a collaborative approach that really benefits clients and I am excited to be working with such an experienced team of advisers.”