New office, new jobs and historic connection as Munro & Noble open in Inglis Street, Inverness
Leading Highland legal firm Munro & Noble has continued its expansion with the acquisition and opening of prime two-storey premises in Inglis Street, Inverness.
The company is recruiting for three new posts to bring them to a record number of employees.
And, in a historic link, the new offices are on the site of the popular Stewart’s Restaurant, which closed in the early 1970s, and was owned by Bruce Stewart, whose grandson Alpin is now managing partner of Munro & Noble.
“We’ll have three blow-up photographs of the old restaurant, provided by Alpin’s family, in the new Inglis Street offices to maintain the connection", said Mary Nimmo, Senior Partner.
“This prime city centre site will have a property shop as well as legal services on the ground floor, with a duty solicitor available for any legal issues.
“Upstairs will house our lettings and financial services departments and 10 of our team will be based in Inglis Street.”
Ms Nimmo indicated that the 128-year-old firm has added a significant number of jobs since the pandemic struck, strengthening various departments with extra skill sets, bringing in senior legal people while also investing in professional development training for trainees and junior solicitors.
“We’re in the process of adding a conveyancing solicitor, a paralegal and a mortgage adviser”, she said.
“Inglis Street is a superb asset to us, but our HQ will remain in Church Street.”
Alida Bryce, head of the firm’s conveyancing department, will oversee the new premises and cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony with Ms Nimmo and Munro & Noble manager Gordon Morrison.
“We’re still seeing a significant amount of people moving to the area from the Central Belt and England”, said Ms Bryce.
“Our ability to offer conveyancing in both English and Scottish law is proving extremely useful in these circumstances.
“Some are coming north to retire, but a good stream are relocating to work here. They seek a new lifestyle, including the option of working from home in a greener environment with greater leisure options.”
