Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Solutions
CKD Galbraith is a leading independent property consultancy with over 200 employees operating across the UK. Our expertise spans sales and lettings, rural management, commercial property, and building consultancy, combining local market knowledge with national and international reach. As chartered surveyors and property consultants, we provide tailored solutions to maximise property value for clients. Our teams specialise in residential, agricultural, and commercial sectors, offering services from farm sales to renewable energy consultancy.With offices in key locations including Edinburgh, Inverness, and Newcastle, we deliver results through a trusted, client-focused approach. Our reputation is built on decades of experience, technical proficiency, and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of property owners and investors.
Services
Sales and Lettings
Rural Management
Commercial Property
Building Consultancy
Mapping and GIS
Highlights and features
- We employ over 200 property professionals including chartered surveyors and rural specialists
- Our teams combine local market insights with nationwide operational capabilities
- We provide comprehensive services spanning residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors
- We maintain a trusted reputation built on transparent client relationships since 1819
- Our consultants offer technical expertise in niche areas like renewable energy and forestry
Services
Sales and Lettings
Our residential and commercial sales teams specialise in property transactions across Scotland and Northern England. We combine local market knowledge with national resources to achieve optimal pricing. Our chartered surveyors provide valuation expertise and marketing strategies tailored to each property's unique characteristics.
Rural Management
We offer comprehensive rural property services including estate management, agricultural consultancy, and land sales. Our experts advise on biodiversity net gain, farm business planning, and renewable energy opportunities across 21 UK locations.
Commercial Property
Our commercial team handles sales, lettings, and asset management for business properties nationwide. Services include valuation, acquisitions, and development advice for office, industrial, and retail spaces, supported by specialist surveyors in Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Building Consultancy
We provide building surveying services for residential and commercial properties, including condition assessments and project management. Our RICS-qualified surveyors offer technical expertise in property defects, maintenance planning, and construction projects across Scotland.
Mapping and GIS
Our GIS specialists create detailed land management solutions using advanced mapping technology. Services include boundary surveys, land registration support, and spatial data analysis for rural estates and development projects throughout the UK.
People
Andrew Shepherd
Chair
Andrew Shepherd leads CKD Galbraith's strategic direction from our Edinburgh headquarters. With over 30 years' experience in rural property consultancy, he specialises in estate management and agricultural valuations across Scotland.
Alistair Christie
Partner
Alistair Christie oversees rural management and sales operations in Stirling. A RICS-qualified surveyor with 25 years' experience, he advises on land transactions and agricultural business planning in central Scotland.
Ailsa Baird
Associate
Ailsa Baird provides rural management expertise from our Edinburgh office. As a solicitor and RICS member, she combines legal knowledge with property consultancy for landowners and agricultural businesses across Scotland.
Alastair Lumsden
Surveyor
Alastair Lumsden supports rural property transactions in Northumberland. His work focuses on land sales, estate management, and agricultural valuations, drawing on five years' experience in the North East property market.
Alex Davies
Associate
Alex Davies leads rural management services in Inverness. With 15 years' experience in Highland property transactions, he specialises in estate sales, agricultural consultancy, and renewable energy project assessments.
Questions
What property services does CKD Galbraith offer?
We provide sales and lettings, rural management, commercial property services, building consultancy, and mapping/GIS solutions across Scotland and Northern England.
How can I sell my rural property through CKD Galbraith?
Contact our local office to arrange a valuation with chartered surveyors who will create a tailored marketing strategy for your rural estate.
Do you handle commercial property transactions?
Yes, our commercial team manages sales, lettings, and asset management for business properties from offices in Edinburgh and Newcastle.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with 21 offices covering Scotland, Northern England, and key locations like Edinburgh, Inverness, and Newcastle.
What makes CKD Galbraith different from other agents?
We combine local market knowledge with national resources, offering multidisciplinary expertise as chartered surveyors and rural specialists since 1819.
