Scots law Scots law is a unique legal system with an ancient basis in Roman law."Tradition and Environment in a time of change", J. Scots_law
Court of Session The Court of Session is the supreme civil court of Scotland. It is both a court of first instance and a court of appeal and sits exclusively in Parliament House in Edinburgh. Court_of_Session
Sheriff Court Sheriff courts provide the local court service in Scotland, with each court serving a sheriff court district within a sheriffdom. Sheriff_Court
Courts of Scotland The civil, criminal and heraldic Courts of Scotland are responsible for the administration of justice. They are constituted and governed by Scots law. Courts_of_Scotland
Sheriff Principal The office of sheriff principal is unique within the judicial structure of Scotland, and it cannot therefore readily be compared with any other judicial office. It is one of great antiquity, having existed continuously since around the 11th century. Sheriff_Principal
Solicitor Advocate Solicitor Advocate is the title used by a solicitor who is qualified to represent clients as an advocate in the higher courts in England and Wales or in Scotland. Solicitor_Advocate