24th Mar 2026

Andrew Linehan Elected SAAVA President

  • Category: News/Press
  • Published: 24th Mar 2026
  • Author: Murray Beith Murray
  • Reading time: 1 min

Andrew Linehan, partner at Murray Beith Murray and former Army tank commander, has been elected President of the Scottish Agricultural Arbiters and Valuers Association (SAAVA) — becoming the first lawyer to hold the role since 1925. A recognised specialist in agricultural law, Andrew has previously served as SAAVA’s vice-president and legal adviser. He will continue in his role at the firm while leading SAAVA during a period of significant change for Scotland’s rural sector.

Read more here in the Press and Journal’s March article – Lawyer takes on top role at valuers’ body

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