Kerry has served as a director in the Valuation team in Glasgow for more than five years, providing expert property valuations and strategic advice across a diverse range of sectors, with particular expertise in public sector property and niche private sector assets. Following her promotion to head of valuation Scotland, she will lead on asset valuation for the public sector.

Margaret MacDonald, who joins as a director in the Valuation team, will focus on funds and secured lending valuations across the commercial and living sectors, bringing with her extensive international experience, having previously worked with CBRE’s International Valuation team in London and Abu Dhabi, as well as with JLL across the UK and Poland.

Alongside Margaret’s arrival at Avison Young, Sam Pascoe joins as a graduate building surveyor in the Building and Project Consultancy team, relocating from Avison Young’s London office. He is joined by Hannah Gibson, a planner in the firm’s expanding Telecoms team. In addition, Eilidh MacPherson joins the Valuation team as graduate surveyor, having gained valuable experience with the firm’s Transactions team.

The appointments in Avison Young’s Glasgow office reinforce its high level of regional expertise and will significantly enhance its Valuation, Building and Project Consultancy and Planning capabilities, supporting clients across Scotland with local insight, specialist knowledge and a growing multidisciplinary team.

The growth of the Glasgow team in 2026 follows the promotion of Iain King to the role of regional managing director in October last year, following two years as principal and head of building and project consultancy for Scotland.

Iain King, regional managing director, Glasgow at Avison Young, said: “These appointments are a real statement of intent for our Scottish business. Kerry’s promotion to Head of Valuation Scotland recognises the depth of expertise she brings to our valuation offer, particularly in the public sector, and it’s fantastic to welcome Margaret, Sam, Eilidh and Hannah to the Glasgow team.

“Their combined skills and experience significantly strengthen our offer, enhancing our ability to deliver practical, high-quality advice for clients across Scotland. It’s an exciting time to be growing the business here.”

Kerry Maguire, director and head of valuation Scotland at Avison Young, added: “I’m pleased to be taking on this role leading our valuation team in Scotland. We have a strong platform already, and I’m looking forward to building on that, particularly by expanding our work in public sector asset valuation.

“With the talent we have in the team, including our new joiners, there’s a real opportunity to keep raising the bar in terms of the support we deliver to clients and I’m looking forward to collaborating with colleagues to drive that ambition forward.”

Margaret MacDonald, director, Valuation at Avison Young, added: “I’m keen to bring my international experience to the team, helping clients navigate complex valuations and uncover opportunities they may not see elsewhere.

“Working alongside a brilliant team, I’m looking forward to playing a key role in shaping the growth of our valuation business across Scotland and delivering the very best quality and results for our clients.”