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.

Aimee Buchanan joined Munro & Noble as a Property Agent on 19th August 2024, and is based in the Dingwall office. Prior to starting her career in property, Aimee worked as a Dental Nurse, bringing with her a keen attention to detail and a dedication to client care.In her free time, Aimee enjoys spending time with friends and exploring the outdoors on walks. 

Emma started with Georgesons in 2015 on a part time basis now working full time in our estate agency department.  She is based in our Wick office.In her spare time, Emma enjoys family holidays away with the family Labrador Cali.  She has always been very creative and loves crafting and organising.Georgesons were incorporated by Munro & Noble in April 2023. 

Jennie started with Georgesons Estate Agents in 2016 and works from our Tain office. Jennie has previous years of experience with the property market.Jennie has a grown up family and lives in the Seaboard villages of Ross-shire and has a vast knowledge of the surrounding area.Jennie enjoys to cycle in her spare time, and loves outdoor pursuits such as wild swimming and like the rest of us socialising with her friends.Georgesons was incorporated by Munro & Noble in April 2023

After graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA in Retail Management, Angela successfully operated several small businesses, primarily in the hospitality sector.Looking for a new challenge, she recently joined Munro & Noble’s Lettings Team as a lettings agent.Angela loves to spend her spare time in the great outdoors but has retired her climbing boots and is taking it easier by walking and cross country running instead.

Lesley joined Munro & Noble in 2020 and has 30 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary. Lesley has a wealth of experience both in private client and more recently residential conveyancing.

Chantal joined the firm in 2002 and now works within our Registry Department.  She is based within our Inverness office.

Alicja joined Munro & Noble in June 2023.  She is based at our Inverness office and is currently our Property & Marketing Assistant.  Alicja has an HNC in Administration and IT.In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her friends.

Leah joined Munro & Noble in September 2022.  She works as a Legal Secretary and assists the Court Department.  Leah has many years of administrative experience having joined us from the Highland Council.   In her spare time, Leah enjoys cooking and spending time with her two sausage dogs – Winnie and Ozzie.

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.