What’s it like to be a graduate trainee at Drummond Laurie Chartered Accountants?
Finding the right place to begin your post-graduate career can feel daunting. Deciding what you want from an employer and where [...]
How owner-managed SMEs can prepare for financial cybersecurity threats
Your accountant might be the last person you think of asking to protect your business from financial cybersecurity threats. But as [...]
Making Tax Digital for sole traders and landlords | July 2026 update
The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will impact sole traders and landlords from 2026 onwards. In this Insight, [...]
Why farm shows are vital to Scotland’s farming communities
Scotland’s summer season of farm shows is more than just family fun and livestock. As Drummond Laurie Director Margaret Bunyan writes, [...]
Changes to Winter Fuel Payments
If you were born before 21 September 1959, you could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay your [...]
Partner Appointment at Drummond Laurie CA
We are absolutely delighted to announce the expansion of our Partner team with the promotion of Robert McMillan, who is based [...]
Changes to the tax treatment of double cab pickups
In the 2024 Autumn Budget the change to the tax treatment of double cab pickups (DCPUs) was annouced. From 1st [...]
Year-end Tax Planning Guide
The run up to the end of the tax year is a good time to check that your family and [...]
National Insurance Contributions and State Pension Entitlement
The state pension is only available to those who have a sufficient National Insurance (NI) history. Entitlement is accrued by reference [...]
Upcoming changes to the Furnished Holiday Let regime
Individuals who receive income from FHLs currently enjoy a number of tax benefits. These include: Ability to claim capital allowances on [...]
Change to HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars
The latest changes to HMRC’s advisory fuel rates for company cars came in to effect from 1 September 2024. The advisory [...]
Welcome to the Team
We’re thrilled to announce that over the last few months we have welcomed 12 new members to the team at Drummond [...]













