Legal services in Scotland
Getting legal help from a solicitor can help you deal with housing problems.
The type of legal help you need depends on your situation. A solicitor will tell you how they can help you.
This page has a list of legal services in Scotland.
Solicitors can give legal advice about what the law says about your situation and your rights. They can explain what your options are.
Solicitors can also represent you in a legal case. You’ll usually need to hire a solicitor to represent you if you’re going to court.
Some legal services will only provide advice. Some will also be able to offer representation.
Paying for legal help
Most legal services charge for their work. They should tell you if there is a cost before you get any legal help.
If you have a low income, you could get legal aid to help with the cost.
Some legal services also offer free advice. They are often busy, and they may not be able to take on your case.
Check our advice on getting legal aid and free legal help in Scotland.
There may be steps you can take to solve housing problems without legal help. Check our advice on:
East of Scotland
Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) - Edinburgh and the Lothians
call 0131 240 1960
email edinburgh@clao.org.uk
visit the CLAO website
Dundee Law Centre - Tayside and Angus
call 01382 918230
use the Legal Enquiry Form
visit the Dundee Law Centre website
Fife Law Centre - Fife
call 01592 786710
email info@fifelawcentre.co.uk
visit the Fife Law Centre website
West of Scotland
Castlemilk Law Centre - Glasgow
call 0141 634 0313
visit the Castlemilk Law Centre website
Govan Law Centre - Glasgow
call 0800 043 0306
email m@govanlc.com
visit the Govan Law Centre website
Govanhill Law Centre - Glasgow
call 0141 433 2665
email admin@govanlc.com
visit the Govanhill Law Centre website
Legal Services Agency - Glasgow
call 0141 353 3354 or freephone 0800 316 8450
email mail@lsa.org.uk
visit the Legal Services Agency website
Legal Services Agency - Greenock
call 01475 725665
email greenock@lsa.org.uk
visit the Legal Services Agency website
The MMFW Partnership - Gorbals and Laurieston
call 0141 763 1337 or 0141 778 8484
email mcinandmacl@msn.com
visit the MMFW partnership website
Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) - Argyll & Bute
Argyll & Bute is covered by CLAO's Edinburgh office.
call 0131 240 1960
email edinburgh@clao.org.uk
visit the CLAO website
In-Court Advice Service - North Lanarkshire
Referrals for legal advice can be made through Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Cumbernauld Law Practice - Airdrie Sheriff Court
North of Scotland
Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) - Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
call 01224 402 330
email aberdeen@clao.org.uk
visit the CLAO website
Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO) - Highlands and Islands
call 01463 641 770
email inverness@clao.org.uk
visit the CLAO website
Scotland-wide
Legal Services Agency
call 0141 353 3354
email mail@lsa.org.uk
visit the Legal Services Agency website
Latta & Co
call 0141 222 2185
email info@lattalaw.co.uk
visit the Latta & Co website
Shelter Scotland Housing Law Service
Call or chat with a Shelter Scotland adviser. An adviser may be able to help you solve your problem without taking legal action.
Depending on your situation, an adviser can also refer you to the Law Service for legal help.
Services for children and young people
Clan Childlaw - for children and young people under 26
call 0808 1290 522
email info@clanchildlaw.org
visit the Clan Childlaw website
Scottish Child Law Centre - for children and young people under 21
There may be other legal services in your area that can help. Search:
the Scottish Legal Aid Board for solicitors that accept legal aid
the Law Society of Scotland for all solicitors practicing in Scotland
Last updated: 19 December 2025
Housing laws differ between Scotland and England.
This content applies to Scotland only.