Hamilton

Who
Born in Edinburgh, Alastair Buchanan is a Partner and Head of Valuation in our Glasgow Commercial office. Alastair joined the firm in 2005.   

That Was Then
Having graduated from Heriot-Watt University in 2001 with a degree in Estate Management, Alastair began his career at a property and construction consultancy firm in Dunfermline. Alastair became Chartered in 2004 and joined Shepherd’s Glasgow Commercial office in 2005, becoming an Associate in 2007 before being promoted to Partner in 2019.

This Is Now
Alastair provides commercial valuation and advisory services to a wide range of Clients including private individuals, Public bodies, Investors, Pension Schemes, Financial Advisors, Developers and Banks/Lenders.

Rest And Play
Alastair is a follower of most sports and is season ticket holder at Tynecastle. He also plays the Violin (“Fiddle”) and is a member of the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra as well as the Edinburgh Highland Reel and Strathspey Society which has led him to play at many prestigious venues around Scotland.   .

Who
Balfron born Andy Gray is the commercial property valuer in the Hamilton office, covering all of the Lanarkshire area.

That Was Then
Andy began his career with the then high profile Glasgow firm of surveyors, James Barr & Son. Since then he has worked within both Agency and Valuation departments of various surveying firms over the years.

This Is Now
Following on from the merger of Shepherds with Whyte & Barrie, Andy will continue to provide commercial valuation advice to both existing and new clients throughout Lanarkshire.

Rest And Play
In his spare time, Andy enjoys hillwalking and golf (weather permitting!) along with watching Rugby and Football.

Who
Lanarkshire-born Norman is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and an associate based in the Hamilton office.

That was then
Having joined the firm as a graduate surveyor in 2001 based in the Glasgow office, he became a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2003. Norman then relocated in 2005 to open a new office in Hamilton, becoming an associate in 2006.

This is now
Norman is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Hamilton office, predominantly covering Hamilton, Uddingston, Bothwell and Larkhall. He specialises in residential survey and valuation work.

Rest and play
Norman lives in Lenzie with his partner Laura. In his spare time he enjoys playing and listening to music and has a keen interest in travelling.