Tuesday September 22nd 2026
From left to right: Scott Whyte, Managing Director, Shawn Wood, Director and Head of Conveyancing, Neil Reid, Consultant Valuer at Watermans new office at High Street, Bonnyrigg
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Scottish legal firm and estate agent Watermans is continuing to strengthen its presence in the east of the country with expansion to a new office in Bonnyrigg.
The newly renovated site, located on the town’s high street, is the second expansion this year for the firm following the opening of their Dunfermline office in March.
The move will see local property expert Neil Reid join the company as a Consultant Valuer, and will allow the team to continue to build momentum across Midlothian, Edinburgh, Fife and beyond.
Scott Whyte, Managing Director at Watermans, said: “Opening our fifth Watermans office in Bonnyrigg is part of our long-term plans for the business and allows us to provide a base closer to home for both current and future clients in Midlothian.
“Our team will be on hand to provide that straightforward legal advice and expertise that has earned us our positive reputation and impressive client reviews, which rank among the highest of any solicitor estate agent in Scotland.
“The move will also see us add Neil Reid to our estate agency team, and his reputation and vast knowledge of the local property market will be yet another reason for anyone looking to buy or sell in the area to choose Watermans as their trusted estate agent and legal adviser.
“Additionally, the new office will also allow some of our team to be based closer to home. Providing that adjustment to the work-life balance has been something we are keen to deliver for our hard-working team.”
Consultant Valuer Neil Reid added: “Having lived in Bonnyrigg for over three decades and operated in the property sector here for the last fifteen years, I am delighted to be able to join Watermans in delivering our shared goal of providing straightforward legal advice and estate agency to the local area.
“Watermans have been a firm that I have always found to be proactive and straightforward to deal with for legal and property transactions throughout the course of my career, and this partnership is the natural next step in our relationship.
“With our experience and team of experts on hand to assist on every aspect of residential property transactions from our new Bonnyrigg office, we should be the first destination for anyone looking to buy, sell, let, invest or finance a property in the area.
“Although the Watermans name is a relatively new name in the community, the wider team behind this office are all local and highly experienced in the services on offer. We are ready to get started!”
Shawn Wood, Director and Head of Conveyancing at Watermans, will oversee the legal side of property transactions provided from the site. Shawn said:
“We’re excited to open our new office in Bonnyrigg and become part of the local community. For us, it’s about making our legal services more accessible to people and businesses across Midlothian and giving clients the opportunity to deal with a local team, rather than having to travel elsewhere for advice.
“We already have a strong client base in the area, so having a permanent presence in Bonnyrigg is a natural next step for us. It means we can offer the same range of legal services and level of service that clients have come to expect from Watermans, but now right on their doorstep.
“We are looking forward to getting to know the local community, build relationships with local businesses and organisations, and be there for our clients when they need us. It’s an exciting time for Watermans, and we’re delighted that Bonnyrigg is going to be part of our next chapter.”
Watermans is a law firm and estate agency with offices in Edinburgh, Bonnyrigg, Glasgow, Dundee and Dunfermline. The firm provides straightforward advice on issues including personal injury, residential and commercial property conveyancing and estate agency.
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