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Festive season 2025/26 opening hours

The Stable will be closed on the following days over the festive period:

  • Tuesday, 23rd December from 5pm to 9am on Monday, 29th December 2025;
  • Tuesday, 30st December from 5pm to 9am on Monday, 5th January 2026.

Our remote clerking cover over the festive period is:

  • 23rd December – Alan Moffat, Jennifer Dunn, Kathryn Ferguson, Bonnie McCracken and Kayley Mason;
  • 29th and 30th December – Alan Moffat and Kathryn Ferguson.

When the office is closed emails and telephones will not be monitored. During those times you can contact an advocate directly via the contact details on their own profile. Please look out for out of office auto replies if counsel are not available.

Normal business hours resume from Monday, 5th January 2026.

Ampersand wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Contact our clerks

Normal business hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

ampersandclerks@advocates.org.uk
+44 (0)131 260 5674 (9am to 5pm)

Our Clerking Team

Last Updated: 23/12/2025 9:00 am

Our team operate a hybrid working model, dividing time between the office and working remotely. The status of the team noted below is updated each working day. Our small, dedicated clerking team are committed to serving you. If they are unable to answer your call immediately, please leave a message and they will get back to you promptly.

Alan Moffat

Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely
alan.moffat@advocates.org.uk 0131 260 5710

Jennifer Dunn

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

(working days Mondays to Thursdays)

Working Remotely
Jennifer.dunn@advocates.org.uk 0131 260 5614

Sheena Hume

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Away
sheena.hume@advocates.org.uk 0131 260 5809

Shawn McArthur

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

(currently on maternity leave)

Away

Kathryn Ferguson

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely
kathryn.ferguson@advocates.org.uk 0131 260 5660

Bonnie McCracken

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely
bonnie.mccracken@advocates.org.uk 0131 260 5628

Kayley Mason

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely
kayley.mason@advocates.org.uk 0131 260 5618

How to find Ampersand

Ampersand is based at the Advocates’ Library in Edinburgh. Our members practise across Scotland. Consultation facilities are available in Edinburgh and Glasgow. These facilities include video and telephone conferencing, which can be arranged remotely. Our Clerking team will make the necessary arrangements for you. Arrangements can be made to consult with individual members at other locations.

Maps are detailed below.

Advocates’ Library

Parliament House,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1RF

DX 549302
Edinburgh 36

t: +44 (0) 131 260 5674

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Edinburgh Consultation Centre - Lord Reid Building

Lord Reid Building,
142 High Street,
New Assembly Close,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QS

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Edinburgh Consultation Centre - MacKenzie Building

MacKenzie Building,
172 High Street,
Old Assembly Close (Building 6),
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QX

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Glasgow Consulting Rooms

6-10 Jocelyn Square,
Glasgow,
G1 5JU

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Ampersand is part of Faculty Services Limited, a company registered in Scotland. Registered Number: 48261. Registered Office: Advocates Library, Parliament House, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF