The Whole Munro & Noble Team

Mary heads up our Court Department and advises clients in Litigation matters in both the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session. In particular she deals with Civil Court matters, personal injury and medical negligence cases along with an extensive range of other issues, including family law. She has been appointed as a Court Reporter and an advanced Collaborative Lawyer.

Born in Aberdeen, Alida graduated from Aberdeen University in 1985 with a degree in Law and in 1986 with a Diploma in Legal Practice. She then went on to complete her legal trainee-ship with a firm of solicitors in Aberdeen. Alida joined Munro & Noble with some 25 years of experience in all aspects of Property related matters including sale and purchases as well as re-mortgages and other conveyancing matters.

Deirdre graduated from Glasgow University with an honours Law Degree in 1993, having specialised in comparative law, and then proceeded to complete her Diploma in Legal Practice. She secured a traineeship with Munro & Noble in 1994 and remained with the firm, becoming a partner in April 2003. Deirdre specialises in residential conveyancing and is head of our expanding residential Lettings Department. Outside of work, Deirdre enjoys a busy family life in Glen Urquhart.

Iain McDonald began with Munro & Noble in June 2023.   Iain is a partner within our Conveyancing Department.  Brought up in Angus, Iain graduated from University of Aberdeen in 1994 with LLB(hons), completing the Diploma in Legal Practice the following year.  He trained with a firm of solicitors in Aberdeen and has practiced in Aberdeen, Elgin and Inverness.  Iain joined Munro & Noble as a partner in 2023 with 25 years’ experience in residential conveyancing.  In his spare time Iain enjoys playing golf, rugby and hill walking.

Ian deals with conveyancing as well as Wills and executries. Ian joined Munro & Noble in 2020 to work mainly from our Aviemore office, to help serve the legal needs of the Badenoch & Strathspey area.

Sarah is a highly experienced solicitor with over fifteen years of experience specialising exclusively in family law. She is based between our Inverness and Dingwall offices, and deals with all family law matters, including child contact/residence, financial provision on divorce/relationship breakdown, adoptions, and cohabitee claims. Sarah endeavours to resolve disputes as amicably and expeditiously as possible, but she also has extensive litigation experience, covering a wide area of courts primarily in the Highlands and Islands, and on occasion other Sheriffdoms in Scotland.

Natalie joined Munro and Noble in 2025 and is based between our Tain and Inverness offices. Having qualified in 2014, Natalie specialises in family law. Natalie can assist with all family law matters, including child contact and residence, adoptions, financial provision on separation and divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, claims on the breakdown of a cohabitation relationship, pre and post nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Natalie works closely with her clients to resolve matters as amicably and as swiftly as possible. Whilst court is and always should be a last resort, there are cases where court proceedings arise or become necessary and in that case Natalie is an experienced litigator and has appeared in Sheriff Courts across Scotland. Natalie is qualified in Collaborative law and would recommend this process as a form of dispute resolution. Natalie is also certified by the Law Society of Scotland as a Trauma Informed Lawyer. In her spare time, Natalie is kept busy by her two young children and she is also a keen Formula 1 fan.

Michael is originally from Inverness and graduated with a 1^st Class LLB (Hons.) Degree in Law from the University of Dundee in 2018, completing the Diploma in Legal Practice there the following year.He commenced his traineeship with Munro & Noble in March 2020, and now works within our Executry department dealing with matters such as Wills, Trusts, Executries and Power of Attorneys.  Michael was recently promoted to Senior Solicitor in June 2024.

Ainsley joined Munro & Noble in February 2025 and is a key member of our Private Client team. Although technically based out of our Wick office, Ainsley works fully remote.  She qualified as a solicitor in 2021, having trained in a firm specialising in private client and property law, where she continued practising after qualification. Following a year and a half living in Singapore, Ainsley returned to the UK and worked as a Private Client Solicitor before joining Munro & Noble. She also completed the SOLAS qualification in 2018.Outside of work, Ainsley enjoys spending time with her two children, often found cooking, baking, or crafting together.

Kyle joined Munro & Noble in January 2024, as a trainee solicitor who is primarily based in our Inverness Office.  Prior to joining Munro & Noble, Kyle undertook his LLB and Diploma at the University of Aberdeen.  He has experience working within the energy sector and was a paralegal for 2 years within the Commercial Department.In his spare time, Kyle enjoys keeping active, listening to podcasts and socialising with friends and family.

Catriona joined the firm in 1999 as Typist/Secretary before gaining her certificate of Performance in Domestic Conveyancing in 2003. Today she is a senior member of our Paralegal team.

Laura joined us in April 2022 as a legal secretary having previously worked as a letting agent.  She has recently completed her Paralegal Course in Wills, Executries & Trusts and is based at our Dingwall office.  Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with my family and friends and walking the dog.

Jacqueline Brown joined the firm in 2015 as a secretary working with the Firm's Court Department. Prior to joining she had been previously studying Accounting at the University of the Highlands and Islands. She has recently qualified as a Specialist Debt Recovery Paralegal and has a wide range of expertise in assisting a variety of clients in recovering or managing debt.

Susan joined the firm in April 2014 after 26 years in the financial services industry. Susan has a wealth of administrative, managerial and staff management experience and is currently Typing Pool Supervisor.

Morag joined the firm in 1990, following specific training by Munro & Noble. She has considerable experience of the administration of both trusts and executries.

Sophie joined Munro & Noble in June 2021 as a Conveyancing Paralegal following 5 years in another firm. Sophie completed her Paralegal Qualification in Residential Conveyancing in November 2018. Outside of work, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, walking her two dogs and travelling.

Shona Hammell joined Munro & Noble as a part-time Cash-room Assistant in October 2000. Since joining the firm, Shona has moved to full-time work and taken on additional responsibilities, first being appointed as Cash-room Supervisor and latterly Cash-room Manager.

Elizabeth joined Munro & Noble in July 2017 as one our Property Agents. Having considerable experience in the Retail Sales market, Elizabeth has since become a valuable member of the team ensuring the buying and selling process is stress-free for all parties.

Lesley joined Munro & Noble in October 2022 as one of our property agents.  She is based in our Dingwall Office and is the first point of contact for property queries.  Lesley has an experienced background in property sales and lettings.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and her little granddaughter as well as walks along Embo beach with her dog.

Nicola began working for Georgesons in 2014 when the Tain branch was opened.   She is primarily based in our Tain office.Nicola has an experienced background in Administration.   Nicola also has qualifications in Letting and Management as well as Estate Agency.In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family going on trips to local beaches with her two energetic Labradors.Georgesons was incorporated by Munro & Noble in April 2023.

Wendy started with Georgesons in 2018 and works part time from our Tain Office.Wendy has a wealth of experience working in the property market and has a vast knowledge of the surrounding area.In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and also enjoys trips away to different festivals as well has socialising with her friends.Georgesons was incorporated by Munro & Noble in April 2023.

Denise originally from Ullapool, joined the firm in 2014 as a receptionist, moving to our lettings team in 2017. She has many years of experience in administration and customer service, previously working for a freight company.

Fiona is an experienced legal secretary who joined the firm in October 2014, having previously worked for the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service based at Dingwall Sheriff Court for 23 years. 

Rory works within our Registry Department and is primarily based at our Dingwall office.

Laura joined Munro & Noble in October 2022.  She has recently graduated with a BA (Hons) in Photography at UCA.  Outside of work she enjoys going out with friends and family, listening to music and being creative.

Clara works within our Court Department as a legal secretary, Clara has a vast amount of legal secretarial experience whilst working as a personal assistant in Hong Kong.   Outside of work,  Clara enjoys going for walks, cooking and seeing her family.

Megan joined us as a trainee legal secretary in August 2022 following on from her completing a HNC in Administration at the University of Highland and Islands.  Outside of the office, Megan enjoys walking her three spaniels.

Sara joined Munro & Noble in February 2024 as a receptionist and has now moved to our Letting Department as of November 2024 where she is now a Lettings Administrator.

Karolina joined Munro & Noble in February 2024 as a personal assistant within the Commercial Department.  She is primarily based within our Inverness Office.

Pauline joined Munro & Noble on 1st October 2024 as a Legal Secretary, based in our Inverness office.With a wealth of experience, Pauline has worked as a legal secretary since leaving school and holds a Paralegal Degree in Residential Conveyancing and Criminal Law. Her expertise and attention to detail make her a valuable member of the team.Outside of work, Pauline enjoys knitting and crafting, as well as walking and exploring new places. Spending time with family and friends is also a priority for her, allowing her to maintain a perfect balance between her professional and personal life.