Marking the latest stage in its realignment with Shepherd with the aim of maximising the potential for growth inherent within their combined strength and full-service offering, the roll-out of Hardies new brand identity and aligned strategy will be spearheaded by the appointment of the firm’s first marketing manager in Marion Mason.

Douglas Smith, managing partner at Hardies, said: “For our clients, this rebrand and realignment means business as usual, though with a renewed focus on continued growth and an unwavering commitment to our shared goal of achieving success across our service lines.

“It underscores our strategic plan to consolidate growth through local activity and refocus our efforts on exploiting our unique potential throughout Scotland.”

Hardies senior partner Ian Fergusson, who holds the same position at Shepherd, added: “This rebrand follows the latest stage of development of the group since the 2016 merger of Shepherd and Hardies to form a practice unrivalled in its delivery network of surveying services.

“It follows a dynamic period of organic growth and expansion via acquisition while we push forward our agenda for change to drive ahead and maximise the ample market opportunities available for both companies.”

Shepherd and Hardies form a national practice unrivalled in its delivery network of surveying services throughout Scotland. Combined the firms now have 41 offices across the UK.