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Alnwick’s Douglas Home & Co eyes expansion north of the border with acquisition

Chartered accountants Douglas Home & Co have announced a merger with East Linton-based Dickson & Co that will see the firm expand its presence in Scotland.

The deal will strengthen Douglas’s cross border offering, adding to its current line-up of Scottish branches in Kelso, Hawick and Melrose, as well as its branch in Alnwick.

It follows Robin Dickson’s retirement after a period of illness, which saw him hand over the reigns at the accountancy to Douglas Home, and will see the team at Dickson & Co move over to Douglas’s existing office at 49 Market Street in Haddington.

Alan Drummond, Managing Director of Douglas Home & Co commented: “This is an exciting development and a great opportunity for Douglas Home & Co to be able to expand its business portfolio in East Lothian.

“There is a natural synergy between the two businesses, which is evident in the work ethic and the ethos of both companies. We wish Robin a very happy retirement and welcome Emma and Joanne who will bring additional expertise to our existing team, offering support to the local business community throughout the area.”

Established in 1983, Douglas Home & Co has grown to encompass five branches scattered across both sides of the Scottish Borders, offering a range of accountancy and taxation services.

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