Sarah Jackson takes charge of rural and energy projects at its Edinburgh office and James Perna takes the equivalent role in Ayr.

The firm has also promoted Claire Crawford to associate director for development at its Aberdeen operation while Jenny McEwan becomes associate director of property management in Glasgow.

Savills also created seven associates - Adele Shipton and Erin Tierney for property management in Glasgow; Allan Lees and Matthew Law for rural and energy projects in Dumfries; Kirsten Hall for rural and energy projects in Aberdeen, and Henry Grant and Rosie Ogg for rural and energy projects in Perth.

Nick Penny, head of Scotland at Savills, said: “As a business we take pride in recognising merit and investing in future talent and I am delighted to announce the latest promotions which are thoroughly well deserved. Within our Scottish business we have exceptional talent at all levels, including those that have built their career from graduate level and those that have joined the team recently. We believe the strength of our business is reflected in the continued progression and development of our staff.”